Get ready, Jiu-Jitsu fans! The European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 is here, and it's set to be an epic showdown in Portugal! Thousands of athletes are converging at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas for ten days of intense competition.
The event kicked off on Thursday and will run through January 24th, with FloGrappling providing live coverage. You can catch all the action on FloGrappling and the FloSports app.
Competitors will be battling it out across five belt-based categories, further divided by gender, age, and weight. But here's where it gets exciting: the IBJJF Euros is one of the four major championships presented annually by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, making it a high-stakes event on the jiu-jitsu calendar.
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Can't make it to Lisbon, which has hosted all but three editions since 2004? No worries! Check back here often to follow the progress and see how your favorite athletes are performing.
The adult black belt division is the premier category, and those matches are sure to be thrilling. We'll be sure to bring you the results as the tournament unfolds.
- Here's Every Black Belt Competing At IBJJF Euros 2026
Beyond the live coverage, FloGrappling is bringing you breaking news, highlights, interviews, and more.
Need a quick way to find the results? Here are some helpful links:
- Order of Fights
- Brackets
- Brackets (Adult Categories)
- Official IBJJF Results Page
What are the belt-based categories at IBJJF Euros?
The 2026 Championship will feature competitions in these belt levels:
- White
- Blue
- Purple
- Brown
- Black
And the weight divisions?
From lightest to heaviest, they are:
- Rooster
- Light Feather
- Feather
- Light
- Middle
- Medium Heavy
- Heavy
- Super Heavy
- Ultra Heavy
- Open Class/Absolute
For more details, check out:
- Athletes By Team
- Athletes By Division
- Weight Chart
How to watch the European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026
The entire event will be streamed LIVE on FloGrappling.
Before you tune in, take a look back at last year's event:
- Here’s Every Adult Winner From The IBJJF Euros 2025
- IBJJF Euros 2025 Black Belt Finals Winners: Pessanha, Wardzinski, Pato Win Gold
- Complete Results: European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025
Find more coverage of the European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 on FloGrappling.
European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 Schedule
Here's a glimpse of the schedule, with specific categories competing on each day.
- Thursday, January 15: White - Master, Blue - Master
- Friday, January 16: Blue - Master, Purple - Master 1 2 3 4
- Saturday, January 17: Brown - Master 1 2 3, Black - Master
- Sunday, January 18: Brown - Master 1 2 3, Black - Master
- Monday, January 19: White - Adult, Purple - Master 5 6 7, Brown - Master 4 5 6 7
- Tuesday, January 20: White - Adult, Blue - Adult, Brown - Adult
- Wednesday, January 21: Blue - Adult, Purple - Adult, Brown - Adult
- Thursday, January 22: White - Juvenile, Blue - Juvenile, Purple - Juvenile, Purple - Adult, Brown - Adult
- Friday, January 23: White - Juvenile, Blue - Juvenile, Purple - Juvenile, Purple - Adult, Black - Adult
- Saturday, January 24: White - Juvenile, Blue - Juvenile, Purple - Juvenile, Black - Adult
All times are local to Lisbon, which is five hours ahead of the Eastern Time Zone. Keep in mind that times are subject to change.
Have you heard of the IBJJF Grand Slam?
The IBJJF Grand Slam consists of four major gi tournaments throughout the season.
Here's the schedule:
- The European Championship – January 15-24
- The Pan Championships – March 24-29
- The Brazilian National Championships – April 24-May 3
- The World Championships – TBA
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