ADCC Celtic Championship 2027

ADCC CELTIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2027 Saturday 20th February 2027 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin City University Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin, D09 W6Y4 Google maps: Click Here The ADCC Celtic Championship returns to Dublin, bringing together grapplers from across Ireland and beyond under the ADCC Submission Fighting ruleset. All competitors, parents, guardians and coaches are responsible for reading all event information, division criteria and rules before registering. Weight Classes Divisions & Experience Levels Time & Rules Illegal Techniques Bull Pen & Competitor Etiquette AGE DIVISIONS Teens Ages 15–17 Teen competitors may enter the dedicated Teen divisions. Competitors aged 15–17 may also register for an Adult weight division with permission from a parent or legal guardian. All Adult Absolute divisions are strictly 18+. . Adults Ages 15+ Competitors aged 15–17 require permission from a parent or legal guardian. . Masters 1 Ages 35+ Masters 2 Ages 45+ EXPERIENCE LEVELS Adult ...

Saturday 20th February 2027

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Submission Grappling
Wrestling
Judo
Sambo
MMA
Other grappling-based martial arts

Adult (18+) Male & Female Beginners
Adult (18+) Male & Female Intermediates
Masters (35+) Male & Female Beginners
Masters (35+) Male & Female Intermediates

Adult (18+) Male & Female
Masters (35+) Male & Female

Adult Professional Absolute Champions receive:

Masters Professional Absolute Champions receive:

Cash prizes are awarded to Adult Professional Absolute Champions only.

Team and Academy awards will also be presented for:

Weigh-ins are available from 7:00AM.

Every competitor must be successfully weighed in and registered at least one hour before their first scheduled match.

Doors Open / Weigh-ins: 7:00AM

Competition Begins: 8:00AM

The Smoothcomp schedule is live and may change throughout the event.

Competitors are responsible for monitoring their own match times and mat assignments.

5:00PM — Thursday 18th February 2027

9:00 AM on Saturday 13th February 2027

Competitors who withdraw before this deadline will receive a Smoothcomp credit coupon for the full amount paid. The coupon may be used towards a future event within the following 2 years organised by us.

The ADCC Celtic Championship returns to Dublin, bringing together grapplers from across Ireland and beyond under the ADCC Submission Fighting ruleset.

All competitors, parents, guardians and coaches are responsible for reading all event information, division criteria and rules before registering.

Weight Classes

Divisions & Experience Levels

Time & Rules

Illegal Techniques

Bull Pen & Competitor Etiquette

Ages 15–17

Teen competitors may enter the dedicated Teen divisions.

Competitors aged 15–17 may also register for an Adult weight division with permission from a parent or legal guardian.

All Adult Absolute divisions are strictly 18+.

Ages 15+

Competitors aged 15–17 require permission from a parent or legal guardian.

Ages 35+

Ages 45+

Experience level is primarily determined by BJJ belt rank.

Competitors who do not hold a BJJ belt must register according to their total time training in grappling.

Please see the Divisions & Experience Levels page for the full criteria.

ADCC Ireland reserves the right to move an athlete to a higher experience division where their belt rank, training history, competitive record or experience in another grappling or combat sport indicates that the selected division is not appropriate.

This policy exists to combat sandbagging and help ensure that divisions are as fair and competitive as possible.

Private profiles can prevent the organising team from accurately reviewing an athlete's belt history, training experience and previous competition results.

Paid Absolute divisions are now available to enter in advance through Smoothcomp.

Masters 1 and Masters 2 competitors are combined for the Masters Absolute divisions.

Maximum Capacity: 32 athletes per division

You do not need to medal in your weight division to enter a Beginner or Intermediate Absolute.

The top three athletes in each Beginner and Intermediate Absolute division will receive Official ADCC Medals.

Adult and Masters Professional Absolute divisions cannot be entered in advance through Smoothcomp.

Entry opens on the day of competition and is restricted to athletes who medal in their Professional weight division.

Masters 1 and Masters 2 competitors are combined in the Masters Professional Absolute divisions.

Official ADCC Championship Belt
Cash Prize*

A minimum of 6 competitors must enter the relevant Adult Professional Absolute division for the cash prize to be awarded.

Official ADCC Championship Belt

Official ADCC Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each contested division.

There is no weight allowance.

Competitors must make the maximum weight of the division in which they are registered.

Please allow sufficient time to complete weigh-in and registration before your division begins.

Rules Briefing: 7:15AM

Individual match and division times will be available through Smoothcomp.

Age division
Experience level
Weight class
Academy
Personal information