ADCC 2026 How to Watch: Dates, Start Times & Live Stream Guide
When and how to watch the ADCC 2026 World Championship in Krakow, Poland (September 12-13). Start times in your time zone, the amateur worlds, tickets, and where to stream.
The Biggest Grappling Event of 2026
It only happens once every two years, and in 2026 the ADCC World Championship comes to Europe for the first time -- Krakow, Poland. This is the Super Bowl of submission grappling, and whether you're flying in or watching from your couch, here's exactly when and how to catch it.
For the full event breakdown -- brackets, venue, and travel -- see our ADCC 2026 Krakow championship guide. This guide is focused on how and when to watch.
Quick facts: The ADCC 2026 World Championship runs September 12-13, 2026 at the TAURON Arena Krakow, Poland. The ADCC Amateur World Championship takes place the day before, on September 11, at the same venue.
Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| ADCC Amateur World Championship | September 11, 2026 | TAURON Arena Krakow |
| ADCC World Championship — Day 1 | September 12, 2026 | TAURON Arena Krakow |
| ADCC World Championship — Day 2 (finals) | September 13, 2026 | TAURON Arena Krakow |
Day 2 traditionally hosts the weight-class finals, the absolute brackets, and the superfight -- the marquee session of the weekend.
Start Times in Your Time Zone
Krakow is on Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in September. Sessions typically start in the local morning and run into the evening. Here's how a sample 10:00 AM CEST start converts:
| Time zone | Local time |
|---|---|
| Krakow (CEST) | 10:00 AM |
| UK (BST) | 9:00 AM |
| US East (EDT) | 4:00 AM |
| US West (PDT) | 1:00 AM |
| Australia East (AEST) | 6:00 PM |
Warning for US viewers: With Krakow six hours ahead of the US East Coast and nine ahead of the West Coast, live sessions will run in the early morning hours in the Americas. Plan for a very early alarm -- or set up replays to avoid spoilers on social media.
Where to Stream
How to watch: The ADCC 2026 World Championship streams live worldwide on FloGrappling (subscription required), which holds the broadcast rights. The ADCC Amateur World Championship on September 11 is carried on FloGrappling too. Per ADCC, a FloGrappling subscription is required to watch ADCC events.
To make sure you're watching the real, official stream on the day:
- Get a FloGrappling subscription -- it carries both the amateur worlds (Sept 11) and the full World Championship (Sept 12-13).
- Check adcc-official.com and ADCC's social channels for session start times and any free highlight clips.
- Avoid sketchy "free stream" links. They're unreliable, often illegal, and a malware risk. Stick to the official broadcaster.
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Tickets (If You're Going in Person)
Attending live in Krakow is the experience of a lifetime for a grappling fan. Tickets for the 2026 ADCC World Championship are sold through ADCC's official ticketing partner, the Polish platform ebilet.pl. Because TAURON Arena is a large venue and ADCC only happens every two years, demand is high -- buy early if you're planning to travel. For venue, seating, and travel logistics, see our Krakow championship guide.
Get Ready to Watch Like an Expert
ADCC's ruleset is unlike anything else in grappling -- the first half of each match has no points, heel hooks are legal for everyone, and matches can end in a referee decision. If you want to actually understand what you're watching, read these two first:
- ADCC Rules & Format Explained -- scoring, the no-points period, and overtime
- ADCC vs IBJJF Rules Compared -- how it differs from regular jiu-jitsu
And to know who to watch for, check the ADCC 2026 qualified athletes heading into Krakow.
Official Sources
- ADCC Official Website - Event info and broadcast announcements
- FloGrappling: 2026 ADCC Amateur World Championships - Confirmed amateur worlds stream
- FloGrappling: Tickets On Sale for 2026 ADCC Worlds - Venue and ticket details
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