We've got some brilliant news to share about Cork Open Summer 2026 on 14 June at Neptune Stadium!
Fantastic Prizes for Adult & Juvenile Gi Absolute Divisions
We're absolutely buzzing to announce some serious prizes for both the Adult and Juvenile Gi Absolute divisions at Cork Open Summer 2026! Massive fair play to Ground Game for stepping up once again to back our community.
Gi Absolute - Ground Game Vouchers
Every Adult and Juvenile Gi Absolute champion receives a Ground Game voucher to spend in their online store:
Adult Male Divisions:
- 🥋 Blue Belt Open Weight Division: €200 voucher
- 🥋 Purple Belt Open Weight Division: €200 voucher
- 🥋 Brown/Black Open Weight Combined Division: €200 voucher
Adult Female Divisions:
- 🥋 Blue/Purple Open Weight Combined Division: €200 voucher
- 🥋 Brown/Black Open Weight Combined Division: €200 voucher
Juvenile Divisions:
- 🥋 Blue/Purple Belt Open Weight Combined Division Male: €200 voucher
- 🥋 Blue/Purple Belt Open Weight Combined Division Female: €200 voucher
White Belt Bonus Prize
As we don't run Absolute divisions for White Belts, we're also awarding a €200 Ground Game voucher to the winner of the biggest White Belt Gi division across Juvenile, Adult, and Masters categories. Class way to make sure our White Belts get in on the action too!
Masters Can Compete for Prizes Too!
Masters athletes are more than welcome to compete for the Absolute prizes. You can register online for the Adult Absolute division without needing to enter the regular Adult category. Simply register for your Masters division and sign up separately for the Adult Absolute. No reason not to give it a go!
How to Register for the Absolute Division
Open Weight divisions are available to all athletes who are registered in a regular weight division. Registration is online only through Smoothcomp, and there will be no registrations accepted on the day of the event, so make sure you get yourself signed up in advance.
Best of all, registering for the Absolute division is completely free. If you've already signed up for a regular division, don't forget to add yourself to the Absolute at no extra cost. To enter, register for the Absolute division the same way you would for your regular weight category.
About Ground Game
Ground Game has been with us from the very beginning, and we're incredibly grateful to have them backing Cork Open once again. For years, they've been a huge supporter of the Irish grappling community, providing high-quality BJJ gear trusted by athletes all across the country.
From premium gis and no-gi apparel to rashguards, spats, and everyday training essentials, Ground Game delivers gear designed for both training and competition. Their ongoing support for the Irish BJJ scene has been unreal, and this sponsorship is another brilliant example of their commitment to helping the community grow.
Check out their full range at groundgame.ie.
Fair play to the team at Ground Game for making this happen, legends!
Time Is Running Out
You've got just under two weeks left to register for Cork Open Summer 2026, so don't miss your chance to compete at Neptune Stadium on 14 June. And remember, if you register for both Gi and No-Gi divisions, you'll receive a 25% discount on your registration.
Register now: Cork Open Summer 2026 on Smoothcomp
Questions?
Got questions about divisions, weight classes, or anything else? We're here to help. Drop us an email at info@grappling-series.com.
We can't wait to see you all on 14 June. This is going to be some event!
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