Empire Grappling: Lancashire Open 2026
· Wigan, United Kingdom
- Registration
- Open Closes Nov 20, 2026
- Closed Nov 20, 2026
- Fee
- From £60 Listed price
- Format
- Gi & No-Gi 12 divisions
- Organizer
- Empire Grappling
- Venue
- Robin Park Leisure CentreOpen in OpenStreetMap
Registration
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Divisions and prices
Prices in GBP as listed by the organizer. Late registration can cost more, so check the price at checkout.
| Division | Who can enter | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gi / Female | £60 | |
| Gi / Female / Absolute | Winner receives 50% of overall pot (minimum of 8 entrants to take place) [Requirements: Gender: female] | £30 |
| Gi / Juvenile | 16-17 years old [Requirements: Age: 16-17] | £55 |
| Gi / Kids | 6-15 years old [Requirements: Age: 6-15] | £55 |
| Gi / Male | £60 | |
| Gi / Male / Absolute | Winner takes 50% of the pot (minimum 8 athletes required) [Requirements: Gender: male] | £30 |
| No-Gi / Female | £60 | |
| No-Gi / Female / Absolute | Winner receives 50% of overall pot (minimum of 8 entrants to take place) [Requirements: Gender: female] | £30 |
| No-Gi / Juvenile | 16-17 years old [Requirements: Age: 16-17] | £55 |
| No-Gi / Kids | 6-15 years old [Requirements: Age: 6-15] | £55 |
| No-Gi / Male | £60 | |
| No-Gi / Male / Absolute | Winner takes 50% of the pot (minimum 8 athletes required) [Requirements: Gender: male] | £30 |
Key dates
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About
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More event details
ITEM
INFORMATION
Event
Lancashire Open
Date
Saturday, 21st November 2026
Venue
Robin Park Leisure Centre, Loire Dr, Newtown, Wigan WN5 0UL
ACTIVITY
TIME
Doors Open
8:00am
Weigh-ins Begin
8:00am
Spectator Entry
8:00am
Matches Begin
9:00am
This is a pre-registration only event. No late or on-the-day sign-ups will be accepted.
PERIOD
CLOSES
Early Bird
Saturday, 22nd August 2026
Normal
Saturday, 10th October 2026
Late
Thursday, 12th November 2026
🎥 Tutorials: How to Amend | How to Cancel
Implementation will begin with random spot checks at upcoming events. By the end of 2026, ID verification will become mandatory for all athletes during check-in.
CONDITION
REFUND / CREDIT
METHOD
Withdraw more than 28 days before event
100% Refund
Smoothcomp
Withdraw 7–27 days before event
100% Credit
Smoothcomp
Amendments deadline → 24 hrs post brackets
50% Credit
Smoothcomp
After deadlines
No refund/credit
N/A
DEADLINE TYPE
DATE
Refund
Saturday, 24th October 2026
Credit
Saturday, 14th November 2026
Rules
By registering for this event, you agree to the following terms, conditions, and event guidelines (as detailed on the event page in Smoothcomp).
ELIGIBILITY
DISCOUNT
BJJ Brown Belt
50% off
BJJ Black Belt
50% off
Pro MMA Fighter*
50% off
CONDITION
DETAIL
Minimum Fights
Pro MMA fighters must have at least 3 professional fights.
Prior Support
You must have supported Empire Grappling in the past to qualify.
Availability
Limited places are available per event.
Right to Refuse
Empire Grappling reserves the right to deny this discount if necessary.
Retroactive Discounts
Discounts cannot be applied after payment has been made.
Automatic Application
Offer is not automatic on Smoothcomp.
Claim Process
To claim, email info@empiregrapplingevents.com before making payment with the following:
1) Which event would you like to register for?
2) A link to your Smoothcomp profile to confirm your belt ranking (please ensure your profile is set to public).
3) A link to your Tapology profile confirming you are a Pro MMA fighter with 3+ Pro MMA bouts.
ACTION
DEADLINE
METHOD
Division Changes
Saturday, 14th November 2026 – 10:00pm
Smoothcomp only
DETAIL
RULE / REQUIREMENT
Location
On the day only
With my Gi?
You can weigh-in without your Gi
Coverage
One weigh-in covers all divisions
Timing
Open usually from 8:00am until 60 minutes before division
Allowance
Zero allowance
Failure
Missed weight or late weigh-in = disqualification
To ensure athlete safety, fairness, and accurate division placement, ID checks are being introduced at Empire Grappling events.
AGE GROUP
ACCEPTED ID
Adults (18+)
Driving Licence, Passport, or other government-issued photo ID
Children (under 18)
Birth Certificate or Passport
ITEM
INFORMATION
Fees
All taxes and admin included
Waiver
May be required on the day
Minimum Matches
2 per athlete (Gi and No-Gi), unless prevented by injury or withdrawal
Absolute Divisions
Straight knockout format
DETAIL
RULE
Validity
24 months (2 years)
Usage
Single use only
Replacement Policy
No replacement if used and later withdrawn
ITEM
DETAIL
Release Date
Tuesday, 17th November 2026
Display
Live order on venue screens and Smoothcomp mobile
Courtesy Calls
May be made, but athlete must be ready
Bullpen Arrival
20–30 mins before match
Presence
Must be weighed in and present 60 mins before division start
AWARD TYPE
NOTES
Medals
Awarded once division is complete. All medallists must be present.
Team Trophies
Academy Champions
Affiliation Champions
Gi Academy Champions
No-Gi Academy Champions
Kids Academy Champions
Kids Affiliation Champions
Eligibility
Awards given to individual academies only (not combined affiliations)
Additional
#1 Athlete of the Event (only if there is a clear winner)
RULE
ENFORCEMENT
Zero tolerance for abuse, threats, or disrespect
Offenders will be removed immediately
Teams/individuals causing issues
May face future bans
Severe incidents
Authorities may be contacted
If government restrictions or similar prevent the event, all entry fees will be converted into credit for a future Empire Grappling event.