ADCC World Championships prepare to host grappling competition in Krakow

The 2026 ADCC World Championships, widely recognized as the Olympics of Grappling, will commence at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland. The biennial event is scheduled to take place over September 12 and 13, 2026, featuring nine separate tournaments. Competition brackets and initial match pairings are set to be released on September 11, 2026. The event will include opening rounds and quarterfinals for eight men’s divisions and three women’s divisions during the first day of action. Broadcasts for the no-gi tournament will begin at 5 a.m. ET on both days, with full coverage available via FloGrappling. An opening ceremony will precede the opening rounds and quarterfinal matches on the morning of September 12.

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