2026 Virginia BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide

 

2026 Virginia BJJ Tournaments – Your Complete Guide

Looking to compete in Virginia? Forget chasing stale dates—this guide gives you the evergreen sources where tournaments are always posted and updated. Bookmark these links and check back regularly to stay competition-ready.

Where to Check Year-Round for VA Events

1. Smoothcomp – The Event Hub

Nearly all legit BJJ tournaments post registrations here.

  • Access here: Smoothcomp – Upcoming Events

  • Pro tip: Search using “Virginia” or specific cities like Virginia Beach, Fairfax, Roanoke, or Richmond.

2. Grappling Industries – Round-Robin Events in VA

Popular, well-organized tournaments visiting key VA cities.

3. Submission Challenge – Fast Submission-Only Tournaments

Great for competitors of all levels looking for quick, fun matches.

4. NAGA – Gi and No-Gi Championships Across VA

NAGA hosts frequent tournaments in multiple Virginia cities.

How to Use This Guide on Rotation

Step Where to Look Why It Works
1 Smoothcomp – Search “Virginia” Accesses all registered upcoming BJJ tournaments
2 Grappling Industries site Spot recurring round-robin events like VA Beach
3 Submission Challenge events list Quickly find local sub-only tournaments
4 NAGA by city page Track regional events—Richmond, VA Beach, etc.

Quick-Link Table

Platform Example Listing or Landing Page
Smoothcomp Central Event Listings
Grappling Industries December 6, 2025 – Virginia Beach (Grappling Industries, Instagram)
Submission Challenge All Sub-Only Tournaments
NAGA Virginia Beach NAGA VA Beach – June 7, 2025 (NAGA Fighter)
NAGA Richmond NAGA Richmond – Oct 11, 2025 (NAGA Fighter)

Final Takeaway

Bookmark this resource, set a quick monthly reminder, and you'll always know when the next BJJ tournament is live in Virginia—whether it’s a state-wide Grappling Industries event, a sub-only Submission Challenge, or a NAGA regional stop in Richmond or VA Beach. Stay sharp and keep showing up on the mats!

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