IBJJF Pan No-Gi 2026: Dates, Secaucus Venue & What to Expect
The 2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship runs October 2-4 at the Meadowlands in Secaucus, NJ. Here's the schedule, ruleset, qualification, and how to watch the kickoff of no-gi season.
The Opener of No-Gi Season
The Pan No-Gi Championship is one of the biggest no-gi tournaments on the IBJJF calendar and traditionally kicks off the fall no-gi swing on the US East Coast. It's the no-gi sibling of the gi Pan Championship, drawing a deep field of competitors from across North America and beyond.
Quick facts: The 2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship runs October 2-4, 2026 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. It's the first of the three major IBJJF no-gi championships in the back half of 2026.
Dates and Venue
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 Pan IBJJF No-Gi Championship |
| Dates | October 2-4, 2026 |
| Venue | Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ |
| Format | No-Gi, all belts, weight classes + open class |
| Stream | FloGrappling |
The three-day format spreads divisions across the weekend, with adult black belt finals as the marquee session. Confirm the mat-by-mat schedule on the official IBJJF event page once it's published.
The Ruleset
As a no-gi event, the Pan No-Gi follows the IBJJF no-gi rules: adult brown and black belts may use heel hooks and knee reaping, while white through purple belts may not. Scoring is the same as the gi (2 for a takedown or sweep, 3 for a pass, 4 for mount or back). See our full No-Gi vs Gi rules comparison for the details that matter on competition day.
Pro Tip: Pan No-Gi falls early in the no-gi season, making it an ideal "tune-up" before No-Gi Worlds in December. Many competitors use it to test their no-gi game plan and bank ranking points while there's still time to adjust before the year's final major.
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Registration
Unlike the gi Pan Championship (which requires adult black belts to hold 40 ranking points to enter) and No-Gi Worlds (which requires 30), Pan No-Gi has no ranking-points entry barrier -- competitors of every belt can register, subject to standard membership and division rules. Register early: the entry deadline lands well ahead of the event (September 23, 2026 for this edition), and popular divisions fill quickly.
Pan No-Gi results still count toward your IBJJF no-gi ranking. Because the Pan sits at a championship weight of 4 in the points formula, a strong result here is worth far more than a local open. See how that math works in our IBJJF ranking points guide.
Warning: Gi and no-gi rankings are completely separate. Points you earn at Pan No-Gi only count toward your no-gi ranking -- they do not help you qualify for gi events. Plan your season accordingly.
How to Watch
The 2026 Pan No-Gi will be streamed live on FloGrappling (subscription required), with multiple mats during the day sessions and the featured mat for finals. Watch on desktop, the FloSports mobile app, or connected-TV apps. Secaucus is on Eastern Time, which makes the finals session friendly for US and European viewers alike.
Where Pan No-Gi Fits in the 2026 Season
| Event | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pan No-Gi | October 2-4 | Secaucus, NJ |
| European No-Gi | October 28 - November 1 | Lido di Ostia, Italy |
| World No-Gi | December 10-12 | Las Vegas, NV |
For the complete year of IBJJF events, gi and no-gi, see our 2026 schedule and calendar.
Official Sources
- IBJJF Pan No-Gi 2026 Event Page - Official dates, venue, and registration
- IBJJF Events Calendar - Full 2026 schedule
- IBJJF Athlete Ranking Information - Qualification and points
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