NAGA Orlando Grappling Championship 2026

ABOUT THIS EVENT

NAGA’s Orlando Grappling Championship takes place November 14, 2026, at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida. 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 $169 USD, matching the organizer’s November 12–13 late-registration tier. Extra divisions, including eligible absolute entries, are $35 each. Earlier promotional and standard tiers have expired. The rate depends on when payment is completed, not when an unfinished registration was started. Confirm the total and entry availability at checkout. Written policy requires registration and payment by the end of Friday’s weigh-in, 6:30 pm on November 13, and says no event-day registrations or payments are accepted. The registration widget instead shows late registration continuing until 8:30 pm that Friday. Do not rely on that later widget deadline: confirm with NAGA and complete payment before the written Friday cutoff. NAGA generally does not issue cash refunds. Written policy offers full credit toward a future NAGA tournament for cancellation by noon Friday, valid for two years from cancellation. The widget lists later cancellation and coupon deadlines that conflict with that policy. Confirm the applicable deadline directly; credit is not cash. The registration widget’s self-edit deadline has already passed, so contact the organizer for needed changes. Event questions: info@nagafighter.com or 860-537-3686.

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

Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32808. 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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