ADCC CANADA VANCOUVER OPEN 2026

ADCC CANADA VANCOUVER OPEN 2026

LOCATION

Richmond Olympic Oval

Address: 6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2

EVENT DATE

Saturday, October 24, 2026

REGISTRATION PERIODS

Early Bird Registration

May 21 – October 3, 2026 (10:59 PM PDT)

Normal Registration

October 3 – October 22, 2026 (8:59 PM PDT)

Registration closes October 22, 2026 at 8:59 PM or when the event reaches capacity.

REGISTRATION FEES (2026)

Early Bird Price (until October 3): $141.25 CAD

Regular Price: $169.50 CAD

Additional Divisions: $84.75 CAD per division(Maximum of 2 divisions per competitor)

IMPORTANT DATES (2026)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 8:59 PM

Last Day for Cancellations: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Athlete Correction Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026

Schedule Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Brackets Release Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

MANDATORY WEIGH-INS

Pre-Event Weigh-In (Recommended)

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Location: Richmond Olympic Oval

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

All competitors must weigh in, even if their division does not have a weight limit.

Weight allowance: Maximum 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) over the division weight.

Athletes exceeding the allowance will be moved up one weight division.

Event Day Weigh-In (October 24)

Kids / Juveniles: Must weigh in between 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Adults: Must weigh in no later than 2 hours before their division starts.

Failure to weigh in on time will result in disqualification and removal from the bracket.

WHO CAN COMPETE

ADCC Opens are open to all competitors:

✔ Kids

✔ Teens

✔ Juveniles

✔ Adults

✔ Masters

✔ Any nationality

✔ Beginner through Advanced

No qualification is required to compete.

FORMAT

• NO GI ONLY

• ADCC Rules and Legal Techniques

• Double Elimination Format

• Matches for 3rd Place (No Double Bronze)

ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS

Absolute divisions will run after all other divisions conclude.

Two divisions:

• Men's Absolute (18+ Open Rank & Weight)

• Women's Absolute (18+ Open Rank & Weight)

A mandatory roll call will take place before the absolute bracket is finalized (approximately 6:00–7:00 PM, subject to event progress).

Athletes must check in to remain in the bracket.

MATCH LENGTHS

DivisionMatch TimeKids (up to 12)4 minutesTeens & Juveniles (13–17)5 minutesAdults6 minutesMasters5 minutes

SPECTATORS

Spectator Tickets: $25 CAD (Cash only at the door)

NOT ALLOWED AT ADCC EVENTS

❌ Close-outs (teammates must compete)

❌ Sandbagging (incorrect skill or age level)

Violations may result in permanent bans from ADCC events.

CORRECTIONS & CANCELLATIONS

All corrections must be made through your Smoothcomp account.

Instructions:

https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

Cancellation Deadline: October 18, 2026

REFUND POLICY

Registration fees are refundable only if you cancel more than 10 days before the event. Cancellations made within 10 days of the tournament are not eligible for a refund; however, you may request a credit toward a future tournament.

RULES

Official ADCC Rules:

https://www.adcc-official.com/rules.html

https://www.adcc-official.com/opens/canada-open.html

https://adcc-official.com/files/ADCC%20Rules.pdf

MEDIA REQUESTS

Media requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks before the event.

Contact: sydneygowling96@gmail.com

Late requests may not be approved.