The ADCC World Championship heads to Europe on Sept. 12-13, 2026, with Kraków’s Tauron Arena hosting the sport’s biggest event for the first time in Poland.
The world’s best submission grapplers, including ADCC champions, Trials winners and elite invitees will battle for the most prestigious title in no-gi grappling.
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With packed divisions and grappling stars, the championship promises two days of world-class action, high-stakes matchups and unforgettable moments as the road to ADCC glory reaches its final destination.
Here are five things to know about the 2026 ADCC World Championship:
When Is The 2026 ADCC World Championship?
The 2026 ADCC World Championship will take place on Sept. 12-13.
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Where Is The 2026 ADCC World Championship?
The 2026 ADCC World Championship will take place in Kraków, Poland, at the Tauron Arena. The last World Championship was held in Las Vegas in 2024.
This year marks the first time in history Poland will host the World Championship. The Tauron Arena has hosted other major sporting events, such as UFC Fight Night 64 in 2015.
What Weight Divisions Are Competing At The 2026 ADCC World Championship?
Men Professional:
- -65.9kg
- -76.9kg
- -87.9kg
- -98.9kg
- 99kg
- Absolute
Women Professional:
- -55kg
- -65kg
- +65kg
Who Are The Reigning Champions At The ADCC World Championship?
These athletes won gold at ADCC 2024, guaranteeing them an invitation to the 2026 World Championships.
- 2024 66kg champion: Diogo 'Baby Shark' Reis
- 2024 77kg champion: Mica Galvão
- 2024 88kg champion: Giancarlo Bodoni
- 2024 -99kg champion: Kaynan Duarte
- 2024 +99kg champion: Felipe Pena
- 2024 -55kg champion: Adele Fornarino
- 2024 -65kg champion: Ana Carolina Vieira
- 2024 +65kg champion: Rafaela Guedes
Who Has Been Invited To The 2026 ADCC World Championship So Far?
-66kg
- Diogo Reis (Returning Champion) | Brazil
- Nikodem Mikuliszyn (1st European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | Poland
- Dorian Olivarez (1st North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
- Ryoma Anraku (1st Asia & Oceanic Trials Winner) | Japan
- Yigit Hanay (2nd European, African, & Asian Trials Winner) | Türkiye
- David Santos (1st South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Fabricio Andrey (Discretional Invition) | Brazil
- Kaua Gabriel (2nd South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Gianni Grippo (2nd North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
-77kg
- Mica Galvão (Returning Champion) | Brazil
- Magomed Dhzarbaev (1st European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | Russia
- Jacob Bornemann (1st North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
- Nikolay Vetrov (2nd European, African, & Asian Trials Winner) | Russia
- Julio Martins (1st South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Mateusz Gamrot (Discretional Invition) | Poland
- Alexandre de Jesus (2nd South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Michael Sainz (2nd North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
- Mateusz Szczeciński (Discretional Invitation) | Poland
-88kg
- Giancarlo Bodoni (Returning Champion) | United States
- Pawel Jaworski (1st European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | Poland
- Jon Blank (1st North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
- Jozef Chen (1st Asia & Oceanic Trials Winner) | Republic of South Africa
- Marlon Tajik (2nd European, African, & Asian Trials Winner) | Sweden
- Franco Diaz (1st South American Trials Winner) | Peru
- Gustavo Batista (2nd South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Nathan Haddad (2nd North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
-99kg
- Declan Moody (1st European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | Australia
- Achilles Rocha (1st North American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Nico Maglicic (1st Asia & Oceanic Trials Winner) | Australia
- Eoghan O'Flanaghan (2nd European, African, & Asian Trials Winner) | United Kingdom
- Eli Braz (1st South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Adam Wardziński (Discretional Invition) | Poland
- Vinicius Lessa (2nd South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Elder Cruz (2nd North American Trials Winner) | Honduras-USA
+99kg
- Felipe Pena (Returning Champion) | Brazil
- Mark MacQueen (1st European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | Scotland
- Brandon Reed (1st North American Trials Winner) | Canada
- Tito John Carle (1st Asia & Oceanic Trials Winner) | Australia
- Haisam Rida (2nd European, African, & Asian Trials Winner) | Ghana
- Roosevelt Sousa (1st South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Pedro Lucas (2nd South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Nick Hartman (2nd North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
-55kg
- Adele Fornarino (Returning Champion) | Australia
- Janette Gloger (European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | Germany
- Mayssa Bastos (South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Sheliah Lindsey (North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
-65kg
- Ana Carolina Vieira (Returning Champion) | Brazil
- Injana Goodman (European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | United Kingdom
- Livia Barasine (South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Sarah Galvao (North American Trials Winner) | Brazil
+65kg
- Rafaela Guedes (Returning Champion) | Brazil
- Anabel Lopez (European, African, & Middle East Trials Winner) | United Kingdom
- Yara Soares (South American Trials Winner) | Brazil
- Gabi Garcia (Discretional Invition) | Brazil
- Paige Ivette Clymer (North American Trials Winner) | United States of America
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