Team / independent event calendar

Competition
calendar.

Upcoming BJJ and grappling events in Chicago and nearby communities. This is an independent, source-linked reference—not an academy endorsement, a promise of team participation, or a substitute for the organizer’s current event information.

Verified listings

Upcoming
events.

Last reviewed Aug 31, 2026. Rows are sorted by date and link to the organizer or direct registration page.

Verified Chicagoland BJJ and grappling competitions, sorted by date
DateOrganization / eventVenue / cityFormatRegistration deadlineRegistrationStatus
Grappling Games2026 Chicago Fall GamesOak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 S Oak Park AveOak Lawn, ILGi and no-giAug. 31, 2026, 10:00 PMRegister Organizer event pageVerified direct sourceNew — first calendar run
NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu FederationNEWBREED Global Grappling Championship — ChicagoOfficial event index confirms the date and city; confirm venue and registration timing with the organizer.Venue not posted on the official listing reviewedOak Lawn, ILNo-giNot postedRegister Organizer event indexVerified direct sourceNew — first calendar run
Tap Cancer OutChicago BJJ OpenOak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park AveOak Lawn, ILGi onlyNot postedRegister Organizer events calendarVerified direct sourceNew — first calendar run
American Grappling Federation2026 AGF Kenosha ChampionshipsVenue not posted on the official listing reviewedKenosha, WIGi, no-gi, and pro grapplingOct. 19, 2026, 11:59 PMRegister Organizer tournaments calendarVerified direct sourceNew — first calendar run
Grappling IndustriesGrappling Industries ChicagoOak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park AveOak Lawn, ILGi and no-giNov. 3, 2026, 11:59 PMRegister Organizer registration pageVerified direct sourceNew — first calendar run
NAGAChicago Grappling ChampionshipOak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park AveOak Lawn, ILGi and no-giNov. 20, 2026 (final late-registration day)Register Organizer event pageVerified direct sourceNew — first calendar run

· Oak Lawn, IL

2026 Chicago Fall Games

Grappling Games

Venue
Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 S Oak Park Ave
Format
Gi and no-gi
Registration deadline
Aug. 31, 2026, 10:00 PM
Status
Verified direct sourceNew — first calendar run

· Oak Lawn, IL

NEWBREED Global Grappling Championship — Chicago

NEWBREED Jiu Jitsu Federation

Venue
Venue not posted on the official listing reviewed
Format
No-gi
Registration deadline
Not posted
Status
Verified direct sourceNew — first calendar run

Official event index confirms the date and city; confirm venue and registration timing with the organizer.

· Oak Lawn, IL

Chicago BJJ Open

Tap Cancer Out

Venue
Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave
Format
Gi only
Registration deadline
Not posted
Status
Verified direct sourceNew — first calendar run

· Kenosha, WI

2026 AGF Kenosha Championships

American Grappling Federation

Venue
Venue not posted on the official listing reviewed
Format
Gi, no-gi, and pro grappling
Registration deadline
Oct. 19, 2026, 11:59 PM
Status
Verified direct sourceNew — first calendar run

· Oak Lawn, IL

Grappling Industries Chicago

Grappling Industries

Venue
Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave
Format
Gi and no-gi
Registration deadline
Nov. 3, 2026, 11:59 PM
Status
Verified direct sourceNew — first calendar run

· Oak Lawn, IL

Chicago Grappling Championship

NAGA

Venue
Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave
Format
Gi and no-gi
Registration deadline
Nov. 20, 2026 (final late-registration day)
Status
Verified direct sourceNew — first calendar run

Verify before registering

Watchlist
candidate.

This eligible Chicago-area candidate is shown separately because a directly linked event page could not be fully inspected during this research pass.

Sep 19, 2026 · Barrington, IL

FUJI BJJ Chicago Fall Open

FUJI BJJ · Canlan Sportsplex

Format: Not verified
Deadline: Not verified

The official FUJI events page and direct registration URL identify this Chicago-area listing, but the registration page required a verification challenge during research. Confirm format, venue details, and deadline directly before registering.

Planning to
compete?

Talk with Chicago MMA about your preparation and training questions. Registration, event eligibility, and final event decisions remain with the organizer and participant.

Contact Chicago MMA

Adult trial

7-Day Trial.
$49.

Choose a program, share your details, then continue to secure enrollment.

Pick a program

Adults only. After enrollment, use the member portal or member app to book your class.

Limited-time Fall Special

20%Off

3 months.
All access.

The three-month unlimited membership. Train at both locations with access to all classes for three months, beginning the day you purchase.

11 days left

$650$520Save $130
Claim the Fall Special

Available through September 30, 2026. Review the offer, then continue to secure checkout.

Chicago MMA members

Book classes.
In the app.

Use the Gymdesk Members app after your trial or membership purchase to sign in, book available classes, and manage your member account.

Already have the app? Sign in to the member portal.