After a proper successful 2025 season, the Grappling Series is back and we're kicking off 2026 with a fresh start at a brand new venue.
Cork Open Winter 2026
Date: 1 March 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Neptune Stadium, Cork
Format: Single Elimination
Divisions: Gi & No-Gi
This is your chance to start the new year strong and test yourself against the best in Ireland.
New Venue, Same Excellence
We're absolutely buzzing to announce that Cork Open Winter will be held at Neptune Stadium. The new venue provides brilliant facilities for competitors, coaches, and spectators alike, with plenty of space to accommodate our growing community.
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or stepping on the mats for your first tournament, Neptune Stadium will provide the perfect setting for a class day of jiu-jitsu.
Building on 2025's Success
Last year was absolutely unreal. Four competitions, 60+ academies, hundreds of matches across all age groups and skill levels. The Irish BJJ community showed up in a massive way, and we're ready to make 2026 even bigger.
New This Year: Kids No-Gi Divisions
For the first time ever, we're offering Kids No-Gi divisions! Young grapplers can now compete in both Gi and No-Gi, giving them more opportunities to test their skills and gain competition experience.
This is brilliant news for the younger generation coming up through the ranks. More mat time, more experience, more chances to develop.
What to Expect
- All skill levels welcome - From white belt to black belt, kids to adults
- Kids No-Gi divisions - First time offering No-Gi for the young ones
- Professional organization - We've run this series for a year now and we know what works
- Fair play and respect - The Irish BJJ community at its finest
- Gi & No-Gi divisions - Test your skills in both disciplines
- Single Elimination format - Efficient brackets that keep the day moving
Registration Open Now
Registration is currently open on Smoothcomp. Don't leave it to the last minute, spots fill up quick and registration closes 1 week before the event (22 February).
Whether you're returning from 2025 or joining us for the first time, we can't wait to see ye on the mats.
Register for Cork Open Winter 2026 →
Start 2026 Strong
This is more than just a competition. It's the start of your 2026 journey. It's a chance to represent your academy with pride. It's an opportunity to test yourself, learn, and grow.
Fair play to everyone who's already registered. To those still thinking about it, this is your sign to go for it.
See you on 1 March at Neptune Stadium. Let's make 2026 absolutely class.
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