By Philipp — Rollbook
IBJJF European Championship 2027: Dates, Fees & Travel Guide
Everything IBJJF has confirmed for the 2027 European Championship (January 13-23, Odivelas, Portugal): the day-by-day schedule, registration prices and deadlines, the 40-point black belt rule, weigh-ins, free entry and how to watch.
On this page
- IBJJF European Championship 2027
- Key Dates
- Event at a Glance
- Day-by-Day Schedule
- Registration, Prices and Membership
- Black Belts: 40 Ranking Points and Two Gis
- Weigh-Ins and Weight Classes
- Open Class for Colored Belts and Masters
- Spectators and How to Watch
- Getting There and Training in Lisbon
- Last Year's Europeans in Brief
- Common Questions
- Official Sources
IBJJF European Championship 2027
The European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027 runs January 13-23, 2027 at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas, just north of Lisbon, Portugal. It opens the 2027 IBJJF calendar as the first of the four gi Grand Slam events (Europeans, Pans, Brasileiro, Worlds), and adult black belts close it out on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23.
Everything below comes from IBJJF's official event page and pre-schedule, checked on October 18, 2026. The final schedule and brackets come out on January 12.
Next deadline: registration costs $173 (USD) until November 15, 2026, then $186 until registration closes on January 3, 2027. IBJJF can close registration earlier if the event fills up.
Key Dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Until November 15, 2026 | Registration $173 (the first $140 tier ended October 4) |
| November 16, 2026 - January 3, 2027 | Registration $186 |
| December 23, 2026 | Affiliation deadline: academy registered, athlete membership active |
| January 3, 2027 | Registration deadline (11:59 PM Lisbon time) |
| January 4, 2027 | Athlete correction deadline (team, age or weight division) |
| January 5-6, 2027 | Professor correction period |
| January 8, 2027 | Registration Checkday (single-bracket options, by 5 PM) |
| January 12, 2027 | Final schedule and brackets on bjjcompsystem.com |
| January 13, 2027 | Overflow day, used only if registrations exceed capacity |
| January 14-23, 2027 | Competition days (see the schedule below) |
| January 22-23, 2027 | Adult black belts; finals on Saturday |
Event at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027 |
| Dates | January 13-23, 2027 (January 13 only if needed) |
| Venue | Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas |
| Address | Alameda do Porto Pinheiro, 2675-668 Odivelas (Lisboa), Portugal |
| Format | Gi; weigh-ins in kilograms |
| Divisions | Juvenile, Adult and Master 1-7, white to black belt |
| Black belt requirement | 40 IBJJF ranking points (adult black belt) |
| Spectators | Free entry |
| Brackets | bjjcompsystem.com, January 12 |
| Streaming | FloGrappling (its logo is on IBJJF's event page) |
Day-by-Day Schedule
IBJJF released the pre-schedule on August 26, 2026. It tells you which day your belt and age division competes; exact start times arrive with the final schedule on January 12, and IBJJF asks athletes to be ready to compete at any time on their listed day.
| Day | Divisions |
|---|---|
| Wed, January 13* | White master, blue master 1 female, blue master 2-7 |
| Thu, January 14 | White master, blue master 1-7, purple master 1-3 |
| Fri, January 15 | Blue master 1 male, purple master 1-7, brown master 1-3 |
| Sat, January 16 | Purple master 4-7, brown master 1-4, black master 1-3 |
| Sun, January 17 | Brown master 4-7, black master 1-7 |
| Mon, January 18 | White adult, blue adult female, brown master 5-7, black master 4-7 |
| Tue, January 19 | White adult, blue adult (male and female) |
| Wed, January 20 | Blue adult male, purple adult, brown adult |
| Thu, January 21 | White, blue and purple juvenile; purple adult; brown adult |
| Fri, January 22 | White, blue and purple juvenile; black adult |
| Sat, January 23 | Blue juvenile; black adult |
*January 13 is used only if registrations exceed what fits into ten days.
Most groups are spread across two or more days, so wait for the final schedule before you book a short trip. Age divisions go by birth year: adults were born in 2009 or earlier, Master 1 in 1997 or earlier, up to Master 7 (1966 or earlier).
Registration, Prices and Membership
Registration runs through IBJJF's athlete system and is priced in US dollars:
| Price | Valid until |
|---|---|
| $140 | October 4, 2026 (ended) |
| $173 | November 15, 2026 |
| $186 | January 3, 2027 (registration deadline) |
A few rules to know before you pay:
- Membership first. You need an active IBJJF membership, valid through January 23, 2027, under your current belt and academy, and your academy has to be registered with IBJJF. Membership starts at $45 a year for new members, $40 to renew and $30 for minors, and it is fully digital. Sort it out before the December 23 affiliation deadline.
- Unpaid is unregistered. A pending registration doesn't hold a spot, and IBJJF can close registration as soon as the event is full. This season's European No-Gi closed early for exactly that reason.
- Refunds are narrow. The fee is refundable only within 48 hours of purchase. After that you can ask to be removed from the brackets by the January 4 correction deadline, but you won't get the money back. Athletes alone in their division can withdraw for a full refund on Checkday (January 8, by 5 PM).
- Book travel after you register. IBJJF recommends it on the event page.
- Two per team per bracket. If your academy has more than two athletes in one division, your professor has to change the registrations before the professor correction period ends.
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Black Belts: 40 Ranking Points and Two Gis
Adult black belts need 40 IBJJF ranking points to register, the same as for Pans and Brasileiro (Worlds needs 95). Former black belt World Champions (gi or no-gi) and black belts who won an adult brown belt division at the previous season's Worlds (gi or no-gi) are exempt (IBJJF ranking information). Master black belts don't need points.
Points are placing value × championship weight × season weight. A weight-division gold is worth 9 points, silver 3 and bronze 1 (open class: 13.5, 4.5 and 1.5). An International Open has a weight of 1; Europeans, Pans and Brasileiro 4; Worlds 7. Results from the 2026-27 season count three times, 2025-26 twice and 2024-25 once, so a single Open gold this season (9 × 1 × 3 = 27 points) gets you most of the way. Our ranking points guide covers the details.
Black belt logistics from the event page:
- Bring one royal blue gi and one white gi. Both are needed for quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.
- Men: brackets of nine or more start Friday, January 22; quarterfinals, semifinals and finals run on Saturday. If your first match isn't until Saturday, you can weigh in on Friday between 10 AM and 5 PM.
- Women: brackets run through the semifinals on Friday; the finals are on Saturday.
- Open class: every adult black belt can enter. Its registration deadline is posted with the schedule, and a no-show in the open class also disqualifies you from your weight division.
- Coaching: only coaches with a valid IBJJF black belt membership get into the coaching area, and memberships can't be renewed at the venue.
Weigh-Ins and Weight Classes
The Europeans weighs in kilograms, with your gi on. You get one attempt, immediately before your first match. If you're over the limit for the division you registered in, you're disqualified, and you can't switch divisions on the day (IBJJF weigh-in rules).
| Division | Male (adult, master) | Female (adult, master) |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 57.5 kg | 48.5 kg |
| Light-Feather | 64.0 kg | 53.5 kg |
| Feather | 70.0 kg | 58.5 kg |
| Light | 76.0 kg | 64.0 kg |
| Middle | 82.3 kg | 69.0 kg |
| Medium-Heavy | 88.3 kg | 74.0 kg |
| Heavy | 94.3 kg | 79.3 kg |
| Super-Heavy | 100.5 kg | No limit |
| Ultra-Heavy | No limit | — |
These are maximum weights with the gi, from IBJJF's kilogram chart. For pound conversions and juvenile limits, see our IBJJF weight classes guide.
Other competition-day rules:
- Carry an official government photo ID or your IBJJF membership card. Officials check it before every match.
- Be inside the venue and in the bullpen at least one hour before your division's estimated start time, and watch the bullpen screens: estimated times can move either way.
- Athletes can be tested (blood and/or urine) for anything on the WADA Prohibited List.
Open Class for Colored Belts and Masters
Outside adult black belt, only athletes who finish first, second or third in their weight division can enter the open class, and they register at the open class table within 15 minutes of receiving their medal. White belts have no open class. Juvenile blue and purple belts get two: Open Class Light (rooster to light) and Open Class Heavy (middle to ultra-heavy).
Spectators and How to Watch
Entry is free for spectators, a long-standing Europeans tradition. FloGrappling puts the venue's main hall at 2,100 seats and a capacity of up to 3,500, depending on the setup. Signs, flags, food, pets and professional cameras are not allowed inside, and live-streaming matches to social media is banned.
At home, IBJJF's event page carries the FloGrappling logo, and Flo streamed the 2026 edition live on FloGrappling and the FloSports app, starting at 4:30 a.m. Eastern on the first day (Flo's 2026 viewing guide). FloGrappling is a paid subscription. Check Flo's event page for 2027 start times once IBJJF releases the final schedule.
Getting There and Training in Lisbon
Odivelas is its own municipality on Lisbon's northern edge, and it has a station at the northern end of the Lisbon Metro's Yellow Line (Linha Amarela). That makes it easy to stay in Lisbon and ride out each day; plan the last stretch from the station to Alameda do Porto Pinheiro on a map app. Lisbon Airport is the natural arrival point.
The Lisbon area is the event's traditional home. According to FloGrappling, Lisbon hosted the first 17 editions, starting in 2004. After stops in Rome (2022) and Paris (2023 and 2024), the championship returned in 2025 with a record of more than 6,000 entries.
Arriving early, or staying between a masters division and the black belt finals? The Rollbook gym directory lists academies in Odivelas and Lisbon. Message ahead about open mats and drop-in fees during event week. Food isn't allowed inside the venue, so plan your meals around your division.
Last Year's Europeans in Brief
The 2026 edition ran January 15-24 at the same venue. Gabi Pessanha won her fifth straight European open class title, Sarah Galvão won light in her black belt European debut, Tainan Dalpra took his fourth European title, and Alliance (men) and Atos (women) won the team races. Full results: IBJJF European Championship 2026.
What comes after Odivelas? IBJJF hasn't published 2027 dates for Pans, Brasileiro or Worlds yet. Our IBJJF 2027 calendar lists every date confirmed so far.
Common Questions
When is the IBJJF European Championship 2027?
January 13-23, 2027. January 13 is an overflow day that IBJJF uses only if registrations exceed capacity. Adult black belts compete on January 22-23.
Where is it held?
At the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas, Alameda do Porto Pinheiro, 2675-668 Odivelas, just north of Lisbon, Portugal.
How much does registration cost?
$173 (USD) until November 15, 2026, then $186 until the January 3, 2027 deadline. You also need an active IBJJF membership that runs through January 23.
Is it free to watch?
In person, yes: spectator entry is free. Online, Flo streamed the 2026 edition on FloGrappling, which needs a subscription.
Do I need ranking points?
Only adult black belts do: 40 IBJJF ranking points, unless exempt. Juveniles, colored belts and masters need none.
Key Takeaway
Europeans 2027 runs January 13-23 in Odivelas, with adult black belts on January 22-23. Register by November 15 to pay $173 instead of $186, make sure your IBJJF membership runs through January 23, and remember that adult black belts need 40 ranking points. Spectators get in free.
Official Sources
- IBJJF event page: European Championship 2027 — dates, venue, prices, deadlines and rules
- IBJJF pre-schedule — divisions by day
- IBJJF athlete ranking information — point requirements and weights
- IBJJF membership — membership prices
- IBJJF weigh-in rules
- FloGrappling: how to watch the 2026 Europeans — streaming, venue capacity and event history
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