FRANKFURT WINTER OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 I EUROPEAN CUP

This is One Round Robin of a series of Jiu-Jitsu League Germany Tournaments, that will be held throughout Germany and will be part of a professional series of Tournaments and Team vs Team with Cash Prizes. WINNERS of the ABSOLUTE DIVISION will receive a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT. IMPORTANT: A minimum of 14 athletes must be registrered in the division for the belt to be awarded. AT WHAT TIME .... ? Doors open @ 8.00am Weigh in from @ 8.00am First matches begin at 9.00am THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY! We do not take late registrations or registrations at the event! Early Bird Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 6 at 11:59pm) €75 Late Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 15 at 11:59pm) €90 KIDS Early Bird Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 6 at 11:59pm) €60 KIDS Late Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 15 at 11:59pm) €80 Per Absolute Division – €20 Spectators - €10 at the event BRACKETS FORMAT and PROTOCOL: Jiu-Jits...

This is One Round Robin of a series of Jiu-Jitsu League Germany Tournaments, that will be held throughout Germany and will be part of a professional series of Tournaments and Team vs Team with Cash Prizes.

Doors open @ 8.00am

Weigh in from @ 8.00am

First matches begin at 9.00am

THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!

Jiu-Jitsu League Germany tournaments follow Round Robin formatting.

Weigh-in from 8.00 am

PRE DATE WEIGH IN ( one day bevor): 

EVERY COMPETITOR has to check in at the weigh-in, even Ultra Heavy, to verify your presence.

Stay updated before and during the tournament on Smoothcomp, follow the live brackets on the screens or on your phone. It is your own responsibility to show up on time at the Warming Up Area. Find out your dynamic starting time.

WINNERS of the ABSOLUTE DIVISION will receive a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT.

IMPORTANT: A minimum of 14 athletes must be registrered in the division for the belt to be awarded. 

Early Bird Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 6 at 11:59pm) €75

Late Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 15 at 11:59pm) €90

KIDS Early Bird Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 6 at 11:59pm) €60

KIDS Late Registration 1 or 2 Divisions – (Register before Dez 15 at 11:59pm) €80

Per Absolute Division – €20

For divisions with 5 or less people we will follow a true round Robin format. Everyone has a match against everyone. 

For divisions with 6 or more people we will follow a multi stage round robin format, dividing competitors into multiple round robin brackets. 

That means if you compete in both Gi and NoGi, you could get 8 plus fights. This allows you to compete against so many different people, giving you the experience you deserve! All Jiu-Jitsu League Germany events follow the traditional points structure but without advantages! We are also very legal submission friendly!

4 - 17 years - Kids and Youth Divisions  

Above 18 years Female and Male - Adult Divisions

Above 30 years Female and Male - Master 1 Division*

Above 36 years Female and Male - Master 2 Division*

*at any time may compete in the adult divisions 

2 minutes - from 4 to 6 years old Kids Divisions 

3 minutes - from 7 to 11 years old Kids Divisions 

4 minutes - from 12 to 15 years old Kids Divisions 

5 minutes - Female and Male Adult White belts, Youth Divisions 

5 minutes - Female and Male Adult Blue belts

5 minutes - Female and Male Adult Purple belts

5 minutes - Female and Male Adult Brown/Black belts

5 minutes - Female and Male Master White, Blue, Purple, Brown and Black belts

For both Gi and No-Gi divisions, athletes must weigh in wearing sports clothing (T-shirt and shorts).

TOLERANCE 500gr on DATE: If you didn't make weight, you will be disqualified as a Walk-Over.

Takes place on the day of the event. You must weigh-in anytime from the event opening until 60 minutes before your scheduled division start time. You must have officially weighed in by this hour before your division time and have made the weight, or else you will be disqualified and removed from the bracket.

Please note that you can switch weight/belt division untill sunday Dez 15th. 

How to change weightclass or cancel.

ABSOLUTE KIDS DIVISION: -48kg; +48kg

At the Jiu-Jitsu League Germany tournaments we follow the IBJJF Rules:

IBJJF Rule Book *

IBJJF YouTube Rules Tutorials

*without advantages

Before the REGISTRATION deadline, a full coupon credit is offered regardless of circumstances. After this deadline, credits are issued only if the competitor has no scheduled matches. Unforeseen circumstances such as withdrawals, no-shows, empty divisions, or schedule changes may occur and do not warrant exceptions to this policy. Travel to the event is at your own discretion, and the organizer is not responsible for any related expenses. By registering, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accept this policy.