All 2026 Alabama BJJ Tournaments – Find Every Event

All 2026 Alabama BJJ Tournaments (Easy Step-by-Step Guide)

Finding every Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament in Alabama for 2026 can feel hard.
The truth is: no one website lists all the events. But if you know where to look, you can catch every single one.

This guide is written in plain language. Follow the steps, and you’ll never miss a tournament.

Step 1: Always Start on Smoothcomp

Smoothcomp is the main calendar for BJJ.

  • Go to: smoothcomp.com/events

  • In the search box, type Alabama.

  • Also search city names: Birmingham, Hoover, Foley, Auburn, Montgomery, Huntsville.

You will see official pages with dates, prices, rules, and registration.
👉 If it’s not on Smoothcomp, double-check before you sign up.

Step 2: Check the Main Tournament Organizers in Alabama

Here are the official pages for groups that run events in Alabama. Save them in your browser.

  • AGF (American Grappling Federation)
    AGF Tournaments – Runs events in Birmingham.

  • NAGA (North American Grappling Association)
    NAGA Foley, AL – Runs the U.S. Nationals at Foley Event Center.

  • FUJI BJJ
    FUJI BJJ Events – Runs state and city championships in Auburn and Montgomery.

  • NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation
    NEWBREED Events – Runs the Alabama State Championship in Hoover.

  • The Good Fight
    Good Fight Tournaments – Runs sub-only tournaments like the Alabama Open.

  • Grappling Industries
    Grappling Industries Events – Sometimes adds Alabama stops.

  • ASGF (Alabama State Grappling Federation)
    ASGF Smoothcomp – Alabama-based federation.

  • Genesis (Auburn)
    Genesis Auburn – Runs local tournaments in Auburn.

Step 3: Check Venue Calendars in Alabama

Sometimes the venue lists the event before the tournament page goes live.

Step 4: Watch National Calendars

Some big groups add Alabama or nearby states later:

  • IBJJF Events – Mostly in Atlanta, but check in case Alabama gets added.

  • ADCC Opens – Sometimes new state Opens appear.

  • AJP Tour – Runs U.S. stops, possible Alabama dates in the future.

How to Use This Guide (Super Simple)

  1. Start with Smoothcomp. Search “Alabama.”

  2. Check the main organizers’ sites. (AGF, NAGA, FUJI, NEWBREED, Good Fight, Grappling Industries, ASGF, Genesis).

  3. Look at venue calendars. Foley, Hoover, BJCC, Von Braun Center.

  4. Double-check with national groups. IBJJF, ADCC, AJP Tour.

FAQ

Q: When do 2026 Alabama events get posted?
A: Most events show up 3–8 months before the date. Start checking often in late 2025.

Q: What is the safest way to sign up?
A: Use the official Smoothcomp link or the organizer’s own website.

Q: Are all events in Alabama IBJJF?
A: No. IBJJF rarely runs Alabama. Most Alabama events are from AGF, NAGA, FUJI, NEWBREED, and local groups.

Bottom Line

To find every 2026 Alabama BJJ tournament, you don’t need one magic website. You need a system:

  • Smoothcomp + Organizers + Venues = All tournaments covered.

Bookmark this page and check the links often. You’ll be ready for every event in Alabama.


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