2026 New York BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide

 

2026 New York BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide

Want a go-to resource where you always know when the next New York tournament is posted? Here it is—just save this page and check back regularly. These are the verified event hubs that update year-round.

1. Smoothcomp – Master Event Calendar

Search by state or city to see new tournaments as soon as they're posted.

  • Main page: Smoothcomp – Upcoming Events

  • Pro tip: Enter “New York”, or your city—like “Syracuse”, “Brooklyn”, or “Albany” to filter.

2. Grappling Industries – NY Stops

Known for round-robin style matches and solid competition.

3. IBJJF – New York International / Spring Opens

Elite-level competitions that attract top talent.

  • Featured NY Opens listed in calendar—check regularly for updates. (IBJJF)

4. NAGA – New York City & Albany Championships

Frequent mixed gi/no-gi tournaments split between NYC and Albany.

5. NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation – National Tour

Occasionally hosts New York area stops.

Check often, as New York tournaments may show up among regional stops.

6. How to Use This Guide Effectively

Step Where to Check Why It Works
1 Smoothcomp Daily updated tournament listings
2 Grappling Industries calendar Reliable, repeating NY stops
3 IBJJF events page Major competition announcements
4 NAGA city pages City-specific updates (Albany/NYC)
5 NEWBREED events feed Occasional NYC-area stops

Quick Access Table

Platform Where to Look
Smoothcomp Main event search by “New York”
Grappling Industries NY rotation (e.g., Syracuse)
IBJJF "New York" in championships
NAGA City-specific hubs (e.g., Albany, NYC)
NEWBREED General events feed for potential NY stops

Final Word

Bookmark this guide, visit a few key pages monthly, and you'll never miss a tournament in New York again—whether it’s Syracuse, Albany, NYC, or beyond. These links always refresh, so you always stay ahead of the curve.

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