Name: 2026 AGF Biloxi Open
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The American Grappling Federation brings gi and no-gi competition to Biloxi on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Kids, juveniles and adults can select regular or Challenger categories, with a separate no-gi Pro Grappling option for eligible athletes aged 16 and older. Regular and Challenger divisions use different bracket structures. Regular divisions generally follow double elimination, with best-of-three for two entrants and round-robin for three. Larger regular brackets have single-elimination finals. Challenger divisions use single or modified single elimination depending on their size, so a single loss can end an athlete’s participation. A particular number of matches is not guaranteed.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Competitors may weigh in without the gi. Complete weigh-in before reporting to staging for the uniform check, and review AGF’s current hygiene, uniform and allowed-technique rules for your exact division. No extra weight allowance is assumed.

After passing the uniform check, wait in the competition holding area, called the PIT, in the line for your mat until the ring coordinator calls you. Once admitted, do not leave without the PIT manager’s permission. Missing your call or being unready to compete can lead to disqualification.

Use the live bracket and staging information throughout the day rather than treating the initial schedule as fixed.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 21 (local Biloxi time): doors and weigh-ins open at 7:30 am. Children have priority in the weigh-in line; adults may weigh in early when no children are waiting. A brief coaches’ and competitors’ meeting is listed for 8:15 am. Neither an overall first-match time nor a finishing time has been confirmed here. Competitor corrections close Monday, November 16 at 11:59 pm. Bracket changes are scheduled to be completed by 5 pm Tuesday, November 17, with bracket corrections due by noon Wednesday, November 18. Brackets and the schedule are due by noon Thursday, November 19. Follow the live schedule as timings can change. Arrive approximately 1.5–2 hours before your staging-group time. Staging is when you must be ready for uniform checks, not your match start. Divisions may be called 15–30 minutes before the posted staging time.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS

Divisions Offered

Gi and no-gi entries cover kids and juvenile–adult categories, with Challenger options alongside regular divisions. Select the exact age, rank and weight category in registration; do not assume that every listed category will have an opponent. Challenger divisions provide additional competitive opportunities and a Challenger Medal, but eligibility differs for children and adults. They can be especially difficult for younger children. Read the Challenger rules before entering rather than treating them as another ordinary bracket. Pro Grappling is no-gi only, for athletes aged 16 or older, with mixed rank and age, gender separation and two weight classes. The event describes a winner’s invitation to an end-of-year cash-prize event, not an immediate cash award at Biloxi. Confirm the qualification conditions with AGF. AGF may combine divisions when appropriate. Review the final bracket and any age, weight or rank adjustment; the original category is not a guarantee of the final matchup.

Registration & Deadlines

Current displayed entries are $135 USD. Additional-entry prices and package discounts were not confirmed; review the full checkout total before paying. Early and normal registration have ended. Late registration and competitor corrections close Monday, November 16 at 11:59 pm. The registration widget lists November 16 at 11:59 pm for cancellation, a 100% refund and editing. Confirm the applicable refund conditions directly with AGF before cancelling or relying on reimbursement; the displayed deadline alone does not resolve every eligibility or processing question. Keep your weight, rank, academy and contact details accurate, and check the November 17–19 bracket-review milestones before travelling.

Awards / Medals / Prizes

Challenger entries offer the opportunity to earn the Challenger Medal. Pro winners are described as receiving an invitation to a later end-of-year cash-prize event; no cash amount or immediate Biloxi payout is promised. The complete event-specific award allocation was not confirmed.

Coaches, Spectators & Venue Info

Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, 2350 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi 39531. The coliseum sits directly in front of the convention center. Confirm the competition hall, entrance and any parking charges before arrival. Hotel accommodation and transport are not included through this listing. One-day spectator tickets cost $15 USD and can be purchased online through the AGF ticket store or at the door. Children aged six and under are free; competitors do not need spectator tickets. Purchased tickets are collected at tournament check-in, not mailed. Coach passes depend on the number of athletes from the team. Request them from support@americangrapplingfederation.com, naming the event and the number of participating athletes.

2026 AGF Biloxi Open