Waco International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2026

Your guide to this IBJJF tournament: when and where it runs, how to register before the deadline, and how to follow the brackets live.

When and where

The event takes place December 5 to 6, 2026 in Waco. The event runs across multiple days, split by belt, age, and weight, so your division likely falls on a single day. Check the official schedule for your exact day and mat.

Registering

Entry is through the IBJJF and every competitor needs a current IBJJF membership. Registration closes before the event and the fee climbs as deadlines pass, so register early rather than risk a late fee or a closed division. Register and confirm the details on the official event page.

On the day

IBJJF weigh-ins happen right before you compete, so there is no weighing in the night before. Make weight on the day or you are out, and wear a uniform that meets the federation's no-gi standards.

How to follow it

Finals from the main mats are usually streamed and the brackets update live through the day, so you can follow a competitor in real time. The official page is where the live brackets and any stream go up once it begins.