LOCATION: Exhibition Place – Queen Elizabeth Building Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

REGISTRATION PERIODS 

Early Bird Registration

UNTIL  10 JAN 2026 (11:59 PM)

Normal Registration

10 JAN 2026 – 10 FEB 2026 (11:59 PM)

IMPORTANT DATES (2026)

Registration Deadline: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 2026 – 11:59 PM

Last Day for Cancellations: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2026

Athlete Correction Deadline: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 2026

Schedule Release Date: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2026

Brackets Release Date: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2026

REGISTRATION FEES (2026)

Early Bird Price (until JAN 10): $125 CAD + tax

Regular Price: $150 CAD + tax

Additional Divisions: $75 + tax each (maximum 2 divisions total)

MANDATORY WEIGH-INS 

MANDATORY WEIGH-INS

PRE-DATE WEIGH-IN (day before the event)

Date: Friday, February 13th 2026

Place: Exhibition Place – Queen Elizabeth Building, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

ALL competitors must weigh in, even if your division does not have a weight limit.

Maximum of 0.5kg (1.1lbs) weight allowance. Anyone weighing more than this over their weight division will be moved up in weight.

If you are unable to make the day before weigh-ins, the following options for the day of weigh-ins are available (Saturday, February 14th, 2026):

1. For kids/juvenile divisions, same-day weigh-ins require you to weigh in by 8:00 am. Any kids not weighed in when the 8 am weigh-ins close will be removed from the bracket.

2. For adults, you must weigh in no later than 2 hours before your division starts. The start times are subject to change, and we recommend you leave ample time before the start of the division to be safe. If you are not weighed in at this time, you will be dq'd and removed from your bracket

WHO CAN COMPETE

ADCC Opens are open to all competitors: ✔ Kids ✔ Teens ✔ Juveniles ✔ Adults ✔ Masters ✔ From any country ✔ Beginner through advanced

No qualification is required to participate in ADCC Open events.

CORRECTIONS & CANCELLATIONS 

All corrections must be made directly through your Smoothcomp account. Instructions: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel

Cancellation Deadline: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2026 (No exceptions)

REFUND POLICY

Registration fees are non-refundable. However, competitors who cannot participate due to illness, injury, or bereavement may request credit for a future tournament up to 5 days before registration closes.

Refunds will only be given if ADCC Canada cannot find a suitable match for you.

RULES

ADCC Official 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

FORMAT

• NO GI ONLY
• ADCC rules and legal techniques
• DOUBLE ELIMINATION
• Matches for 3rd place (no double bronze)

ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS

The Absolute division will run after all other divisions have concluded, at the end of the tournament.

Due to the many variables athletes face throughout the day—such as injuries, fatigue, or other unforeseen circumstances—it is common for some competitors to withdraw from the Absolute division. To ensure a fair and competitive bracket for those who are prepared to compete, a mandatory roll call will be conducted prior to finalizing the Absolute bracket.

Roll call will generally take place between 6:00–7:00 p.m. (though the exact time may be earlier or later depending on how the tournament progresses). All athletes wishing to compete in the Absolute must check in at this time. Even if you are competing in another division, you are still required to check in. A coach or teammate may check in on your behalf if necessary. Please note that if you do not check in at roll call, you will be removed from the bracket. Additionally, athletes who withdraw after check-in—or are removed for failing to check in—will forfeit their registration fee.

Two absolute divisions:

• Men’s Absolute (18+ open rank & weight)
• Women’s Absolute (18+ open rank & weight)

MATCH LENGTHS

SPECTATORS

Tickets: $20 (cash at the door available)

NOT ALLOWED AT ANY ADCC EVENTS

❌ Close-outs (teammates must compete fully) ❌ Sandbagging (competing under incorrect skill/age level)

Violations may result in a permanent ban from ADCC events on the first offence.

MEDIA REQUESTS

Submit here: Media Request Form. All media requests handled by: jorge@ojjc.ca

Requests must be sent at least 3 weeks before the event. Late requests may not be approved.