ADCC 2026 grappling championships begin September 12 in Krakow

The ADCC World Championships return for a two-day event starting September 12, 2026, at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland. This iteration of the grappling tournament features returning champions including Felipe Pena and Kaynan Duarte, the latter of whom is scheduled to compete in the 99 kg division and a super-fight against Yuri Simoes. Several previous titleholders withdrew from the event due to injuries or outside circumstances, including Adele Fornarino, Diogo Reis, and Mica Galvao. Organizers will announce official competition brackets on September 11. While the event faces lower visibility in the United States due to European time zones and the absence of several high-profile competitors, the tournament remains the primary world championship for Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners. Spectators can follow the divisions and medal contenders as athletes compete for titles across multiple weight classes.

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