European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026: All You Need to Know (2026)

Get ready, Jiu-Jitsu fans! The European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 is here, bringing the heat to Portugal with thousands of athletes battling it out at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas over 10 action-packed days. From January 15th to 24th, you can catch all the action live on FloGrappling and the FloSports app.

This isn't just any tournament; it's one of the four major championships hosted annually by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), making it a high-stakes event on the jiu-jitsu calendar.

Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:

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If you can't make it to Lisbon, which has hosted all but three editions since 2004, don't worry! You can stay updated on all the thrilling matches and results right here. The adult black belt division is always a highlight, so keep an eye out for those matches.

FloGrappling will provide live coverage, along with breaking news, interviews, and much more.

For quick access to results, check out these links:

  • Order of Fights
  • Brackets
  • Brackets (Adult Categories)
  • Official IBJJF Results Page

What are the competition categories?

The championship features belt-based competitions across different age groups, including:

  • White
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Brown
  • Black

Weight Divisions:

Athletes will compete in various weight divisions, from the lightest to the heaviest:

  • Rooster
  • Light Feather
  • Feather
  • Light
  • Middle
  • Medium Heavy
  • Heavy
  • Super Heavy
  • Ultra Heavy
  • Open Class/Absolute

Additional Resources:

  • Athletes By Team
  • Athletes By Division
  • Weight Chart

How to Watch:

The European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 will be streamed LIVE on FloGrappling.

A Look Back:

Want to see what happened at last year's event? Check out these links:

  • Here’s Every Adult Winner From The IBJJF Euros 2025
  • IBJJF Euros 2025 Black Belt Finals Winners: Pessanha, Wardzinski, Pato Win Gold
  • Complete Results: European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025

More Coverage:

Find results, news, highlights, and more on the European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 page.

Schedule Highlights:

Here's a glimpse of the schedule, with the detailed, minute-by-minute schedule available. All times are local to Lisbon (Portugal is 5 hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone).

  • January 15: White - Master, Blue - Master
  • January 16: Blue - Master, Purple - Master 1 2 3 4
  • January 17: Brown - Master 1 2 3, Black - Master
  • January 18: Brown - Master 1 2 3, Black - Master
  • January 19: White - Adult, Purple - Master 5 6 7, Brown - Master 4 5 6 7
  • January 20: White - Adult, Blue - Adult, Brown - Adult
  • January 21: Blue - Adult, Purple - Adult, Brown - Adult
  • January 22: White - Juvenile, Blue - Juvenile, Purple - Juvenile, Purple - Adult, Brown - Adult
  • January 23: White - Juvenile, Blue - Juvenile, Purple - Juvenile, Purple - Adult, Black - Adult
  • January 24: White - Juvenile, Blue - Juvenile, Purple - Juvenile, Black - Adult

Did You Know About the IBJJF Grand Slam?

The IBJJF Grand Slam is a series of four major gi tournaments throughout the year. Here's the schedule:

  • The European Championship – January 15-24
  • The Pan Championships – March 24-29
  • The Brazilian National Championships – April 24-May 3
  • The World Championships – TBA

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Where to Watch More BJJ:

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You can watch all year long on FloGrappling and the FloSports app. Match replays, highlights, and breaking news will be available on both platforms.

FloGrappling streams events like:

  • ADCC
  • IBJJF
  • WNO
  • And more!

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