2026 Vermont BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide

 

2026 Vermont BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide

Ready to hit the mats in Vermont? Here’s your reliable, evergreen guide—packed with trusted sources that consistently update with new BJJ tournaments. Bookmark these, check them regularly, and you'll always know the next competition before anyone else.


Your Year-Round Competition Roadmap

1. Smoothcomp – Central Event Portal

Most recognized tournaments post registrations here.

  • Quick access: Smoothcomp – Upcoming Events

  • Search idea: Use filters like “Vermont” or specific cities such as Burlington, Rutland, or Montpelier to get local listings.


2. Submission Challenge – Fast & Intense Sub-Only Events

Friendly, submission-only tournaments for all levels.


3. NAGA – Gi & No-Gi Championships Near You

NAGA occasionally brings competitions to nearby areas.

  • Though Vermont-specific stops aren’t common, NAGA’s city-based listings are key: NAGA Tournaments by City (NAGA Fighter)

  • Watch hubs like nearby Portland (ME), Albany (NY), or Boston (MA)—NAGA often rotates regionally.


4. Local Events & One-Offs – Keep Your Eyes Peeled

Community events and grappling showcases may appear on Facebook or regional calendars.

  • Example: SUPERFIGHT #3 in Essex Junction, VT
    A local tournament featuring various grappling formats, held on July 12. (Instagram)

  • Another combat sports option:
    Rutland Rumble Open Martial Arts Tournament (multiple martial arts styles) scheduled for August 2, 2025, at Rutland Rec Center. (Facebook)


How to Use This Guide Efficiently

Step What You Do Why It Works
1 Launch Smoothcomp, filter “Vermont” See all posted BJJ tournaments state- and region-wide
2 Check Submission Challenge’s all-events list Grab local sub-only opportunities as soon as they appear
3 Monitor NAGA’s tournaments-by-city page Stay updated on nearby events that may be viable
4 Explore Facebook or local community pages Find grassroots comps like SuperFight or open martial arts tournaments ideally located for you

Quick-Access Links


Final Word

Bookmark this guide, check the links once or twice a month, and you're always in the know. Vermont’s BJJ scene may be smaller than big states’, but with this guide, you’ll still catch every opportunity to step on the mats—whether a sub-only event, a NAGA trip, or a local showcase. Train smart and see you competing!

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