2026 California BJJ Tournaments – Full Guide

2026 California BJJ Tournaments – Full Guide

Want to find every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in California for 2026?
Use this page as your guide. Follow the steps, check the links, and bookmark it—you’ll catch every event, big or small.

Step 1: Go to Smoothcomp (Main Event List)

Most tournaments post their registration on Smoothcomp.

If a 2026 event is live, you’ll see the link to register and all details like rules and prices.

Step 2: Check Large Organizers That Visit California

These major brands often hold tournaments in California:

  • NAGA (North American Grappling Association)
    • See “Los Angeles Grappling & BJJ Championship” info from a past event to confirm CA visits. (NAGA Fighter)
    • Track future NAGA events via their city hub. (NAGA Fighter)
    • Review their tournament schedule PDF listing CA stops like San Diego and San Jose. (NAGA Fighter)

  • IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation)
    • California Open examples: “Orange County Fall International Open” in Costa Mesa. (IBJJF)
    • Also “Sacramento Fall International Open” at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. (IBJJF)
    • IBJJF's master calendar is here. (IBJJF)

  • Other potential organizers:
    FUJI BJJ (check their events page for upcoming CA stops),
    Grappling Industries (scroll their calendar for California listings). (Grappling Industries)

Step 3: Watch Venue Calendars for Clues

Venues often list events before registration opens:

  • San Jose Convention Center, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, Azusa/Phoenix Convention Center (LA area)—check their calendars for “grappling” or “martial arts” listings.

Also, NAGA events in cities like San Diego and San Jose are clear evidence. (NAGA Fighter)

Step 4: Use National Federation Calendars

National bodies sometimes schedule California events:

  • IBJJF’s calendar is your go-to for CA tournaments like “California International Open.” (IBJJF)

  • ADCC Opens – watch for CA listings once they publish. (search their site)

  • AJP Tour – may assign a California stop when their 2026 calendar goes live.

How to Use This Guide

  1. Search Smoothcomp for “California” or a key city.

  2. Check NAGA, IBJJF, FUJI, Grappling Industries (via their official sites).

  3. Peek at venue calendars (Convention Centers in major cities).

  4. Monitor IBJJF, ADCC, and AJP for new postings.

This covers every possible tournament in California.

Helpful Google Searches

  • site:smoothcomp.com California BJJ

  • site:nagafighter.com Los Angeles grappling

  • site:ibjjf.com "California International Open"

  • site:fujibjj.com California

FAQ – California 2026 BJJ

Q: How many BJJ tournaments will California have in 2026?
A: Lots! Big ones from IBJJF, NAGA, plus regional tournaments in major metro areas.

Q: When do 2026 dates get posted?
A: Usually 3–6 months ahead. Start checking in late 2025.

Q: How to know an event is real?
A: Must be on Smoothcomp or the official organizer’s site (like IBJJF or NAGA) with registration.

Bottom Line

To track all 2026 California BJJ tournaments, follow these steps:

  • Check Smoothcomp

  • Watch organizer sites (NAGA, IBJJF, FUJI BJJ, Grappling Industries)

  • Monitor venue calendars in CA cities

  • Follow IBJJF, ADCC, AJP for future listings

Bookmark and return often. You’ll stay on top of every event!

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