ADCC India Open 2026 is set to take place on October 17 in Greater Noida, bringing competitors from India and other countries together for a major submission grappling tournament. The event will be held at Jaypee Atlantic–The Club, Integrated Sports Complex, Jaypee Greens, and is open to athletes of all nationalities.
The tournament is being organised under the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) banner and features a wide range of divisions covering professional, intermediate, beginner, masters and youth competitors. With registrations continuing until October 14, athletes still have an opportunity to enter the competition and test themselves under the ADCC format.
ADCC India Open 2026 Date And Venue
The ADCC India Open 2026 will be held on October 17, 2026, at Jaypee Atlantic–The Club, Integrated Sports Complex, Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
The event schedule requires competitors to report at the venue from the morning. Weigh-ins are scheduled for 8 AM, followed by the rules briefing, with the competition scheduled to begin at 10 AM. The organisers have also stated that brackets will be published one day before the tournament.
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Registration Open Until October 14
Athletes can register for the tournament through the official registration platform. The registration page lists October 14, 2026 as the final deadline. The listed entry fee is ₹4,499, with the same base fee displayed across several categories on the registration page.
The tournament is open to all nationalities, which means the event is not limited to Indian grapplers. This also gives local competitors an opportunity to compete against athletes from different countries on home soil.
Multiple Categories Across Age And Experience Levels
The ADCC India Open 2026 has been structured to accommodate competitors across different levels of experience and age groups. The men's divisions include professional, beginner and intermediate categories, along with masters divisions for older competitors. Women's divisions are also part of the tournament programme.
The event also has several youth categories. Boys and girls can compete in age groups beginning from 7–8 years, with further divisions extending through 15–17 years.
There are also absolute divisions, giving eligible competitors another opportunity to compete outside their regular weight category.
This broad structure makes the tournament relevant not only to established competitors but also to younger athletes and grapplers who are building their competitive experience.
What Is ADCC Submission Grappling?
ADCC, short for Abu Dhabi Combat Club, is associated with submission grappling, a combat sport that focuses heavily on takedowns, positional control, escapes and submissions.
Submission grappling draws techniques from disciplines including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, judo and other grappling-based martial arts. Unlike MMA, the competition does not involve striking. The objective is to control the opponent and secure a submission or win according to the applicable rules and scoring system.
ADCC competitions have developed an international following, and events under the organisation's banner attract competitors from different grappling backgrounds.
The India Open therefore gives Indian athletes an opportunity to compete in an internationally recognised grappling format without having to travel outside the country for the event.
Competition Rules And Weigh-In Requirements
According to the tournament information, competitors are required to carry valid identification such as a passport or driving licence for the weigh-in process.
The organisers have also specified equipment and clothing requirements. Competitors must use clean equipment in good condition and compete in appropriate rash guards and shorts. Loose T-shirts, denim, trousers and jewellery are not permitted.
Athletes are also required to have short nails before competing.
The event information states that competitors who miss weight will not receive a refund.
Why The India Open Matters For Indian Grappling
India has a growing combat sports ecosystem, with athletes increasingly competing in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai and submission grappling.
Events such as the ADCC India Open provide another competitive platform for this community. The presence of professional divisions alongside amateur, masters and youth categories also creates a pathway for athletes at different stages of their competitive careers.
For younger grapplers in particular, competitions with established rules and structured age divisions can provide valuable experience before moving into higher-level tournaments.
The October 17 event will also bring attention to Greater Noida as a venue for combat sports and grappling competitions.
ADCC India Open 2026: Key Details
The ADCC India Open 2026 will take place on October 17, 2026, at Jaypee Atlantic–The Club, Integrated Sports Complex, Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The tournament is open to competitors of all nationalities, with registration closing on October 14, 2026.
The entry fee is ₹4,499. Competitors are required to report for weigh-ins at 8 AM, while the competition is scheduled to begin at 10 AM. The tournament will feature multiple divisions, including Professional, Intermediate, Beginner, Masters, Youth and Absolute categories, giving athletes across different age groups and experience levels an opportunity to compete.
With the registration deadline approaching, attention will now turn towards the final competitor list and brackets ahead of the October 17 competition. The ADCC India Open 2026 could become an important date on the Indian submission grappling calendar, bringing together experienced competitors, emerging athletes and young grapplers at the same event.
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