NAGA North American Grappling Championship 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

NAGA’s North American Grappling Championship takes place November 21, 2026, at Iron Peak Sports & Events in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey. Gi and no-gi divisions welcome children, teens and adult age groups, with placement based on weight and grappling experience. Ordinary divisions use best-of-three for two athletes, round robin for three, and a third-place route for larger brackets. This creates a chance at a second match, subject to withdrawals, injuries and suitable opponents. Absolute brackets remain single elimination. Complete registration, weigh-in and the required referee interview, then use the live brackets to track your mat and estimated match time.

Divisions Offered

Gi and no-gi entries are offered for children 13 and under, teens 14–17, and adults. Adult age categories include 18–29, masters 30–39, directors 40–49 and executives 50+. Consult the registration options for exact age, weight, belt and skill combinations. No-gi uses NAGA’s rules; gi follows BJJ scoring with NAGA-specific differences. Experience placement should include wrestling, judo and other grappling, not only BJJ. Competitors cannot enter two different skill levels. Division adjustments may be necessary when suitable opponents are unavailable; discuss any proposed change with the organizer. Additional divisions, including eligible absolute entries, cost $35 USD each. Absolute divisions are single elimination rather than part of the ordinary second-match format. Confirm eligibility before purchasing an extra entry.

Registration & Deadlines

Ordinary entries currently display $119 USD. The main registration description and dedicated registration page end that tier November 12 and start $139 on November 13, while the official event site ends $119 November 13 and starts $139 November 14. Confirm the actual checkout price; the displayed $119 is not guaranteed for a new payment. Both describe $139 through November 18 and $169 on November 19–20. Earlier $79/$99 offers have expired. Extra divisions, including eligible absolutes, cost $35 each. Payment time determines the rate, not when an unfinished registration was started. No Saturday registration or payment is accepted. Written policy requires registration and payment by Friday weigh-in close; the schedule and late-registration widget both list 8:30 pm on November 20. Complete registration and payment before that cutoff rather than assuming event-day entry is possible. NAGA generally does not issue cash refunds. Written policy offers full future-event credit for cancellation by noon on Friday, valid for two years from cancellation. The widget shows later cancellation/coupon deadlines; do not assume those extend the written policy. Confirm the applicable deadline with NAGA. Credit is not cash. Contact info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686 for event questions.

Awards / Medals / Prizes

Expert division champions are listed for championship belts, normally limited to one belt per competitor for ordinary division wins, with stated exceptions for qualifying absolute wins. Silver and bronze medals are listed for second and third. Team awards cover adult overall, adult no-gi, adult gi and children/teens overall. The awards text disagrees on whether non-expert teen winners receive a children’s belt or a gold medal. Confirm the specific award rather than treating either as guaranteed. Children 13 and under who do not place in the top three may request a competitor medal. The cash-prize passage still refers to 2025 events. No cash payout or advertised maximum is promised for this November 2026 tournament without current confirmation.

Coaches, Spectators & Venue Info

Iron Peak Sports & Events, 137 Mountain View Rd., Hillsborough Township, New Jersey 08844. Spectator admission is $20 USD, or $10 for children 12 and under; infants enter free. Passes are available online or at the door. In-person spectator and merchandise purchases accept cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Parking charges and hotel packages were not verified.

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