VERSUS Championship 38 - Adults NoGi only

At VERSUS, we focus on fun, safety, and respect, using a round-robin system to ensure every participant gets multiple matches. This way, you gain valuable experience, enjoy more time on the mat, and grow faster!

Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Eindhoven, Netherlands

Why travel to a tournament just to go home after one match?

✅ No one-and-done tournaments – Losing your first match doesn't mean your day is over.

You will rarely leave VERSUS feeling you haven't had enough time to grapple.

Match minimums are based on our planned competition format. Exceptional last-minute withdrawals or no-shows can affect the number of matches.

We livestream ALL matches, completely FREE of charge!

Your friends, family and teammates can follow the action live from anywhere.

If your first match is scheduled later, you don't need to arrive when the doors open. Just make sure you have enough time for your weigh-in and preparation.

Always check Smoothcomp for your personal match schedule.

Weigh-in is without uniform.
Weigh-in closes 50 minutes before your first scheduled match.
No weigh-in/check-in = disqualification (DQ).

Not there on time = walkover. Your opponent wins automatically.

Keep checking Smoothcomp throughout the event. Match times may move forward or backward.

No need to wait until the end of the tournament!

If you've already won Novice gold, it's time to move up!

Changes can affect brackets and match times, so please keep checking Smoothcomp.

Timely cancellations help us create better brackets and avoid unnecessary disruptions for other athletes.

Friends, family and supporters are always welcome at VERSUS!

However, our tournaments take place inside an active gym with limited space around the mats.

Can't attend in person? Remember that every match is livestreamed for FREE! 📺

1 coach per 4 athletes.
Maximum 3 coaches per team.

Bring your energy, check Smoothcomp, arrive on time and get ready for some serious grappling.

✅ Round Robin + Elimination Rounds – Larger divisions start with round-robin groups, followed by elimination rounds for those who qualify.

We organize divisions to maximize competitive experience while keeping the tournament running smoothly.

Novice: Round-robin groups, minimum 3 matches. No elimination rounds.
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced: Minimum 4 matches through round robin.
Elimination rounds: After the group stage, qualifying athletes in eligible divisions advance to the knockout rounds.

New to grappling? We have a dedicated Novice division for genuine beginners with less than 9 months of experience. Please check the eligibility rules further down this page.

There is no advantage in arriving extremely early!

Every athlete must check in at the scale, including athletes in the highest weight categories.

Our mat managers will check that you are present and ready to compete.

Medal ceremonies take place as soon as your division is finished.

Our Novice division is strictly reserved for genuine newcomers.

Less than 9 months of grappling experience.
No previous judo or wrestling background.
Never won gold in a Novice division before.

Beginner is for white belts who no longer qualify for Novice.

We strictly enforce Novice eligibility. Athletes who arrive on event day registered in Novice without meeting these requirements will receive a DQ.

We will not rebuild brackets on Sunday because someone registered in the wrong division.

You can change your division and/or weight category until Saturday, January 30, at 12:00.

100% refund if you cancel before Thursday, January 28, at 15:00.
After this deadline, the refund percentage gradually decreases.
You can still cancel until the event starts.

The €10 spectator fee helps us manage visitor numbers and ensure there is enough space for athletes, coaches and staff to compete safely and comfortably.