The ADCC 2026 World Championships will take place on September 12-13, 2026, at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland. The confirmed competitors include top BJJ stars, with the main event still uncertain due to Gordon Ryan's potential retirement.
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ADCC 2026 World Championships scheduled for September 12-13, 2026
Event to be held at Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland
Confirmed competitors include top BJJ stars
Main event uncertain due to Gordon Ryan's retirement
Updates on the fight card will be provided regularly
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ADCC Trialsseason has already begun, with thousands of talented grapplers from various continents competing for slots at the ADCC 2026 World Championships.
While the last few iterations have been hosted in the US, the prestigious biennial grappling event happens at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland this time around. ADCC 2026 happens on September 12-13, 2026, and with the first few sets of invites already handed out, it’s worth tracking the confirmed competitors to the highly anticipated event.
ADCC World Championships are typically headlined by the reigning “Super Fight” champion defending their belt against the previous absolute tournament winner. That should be Gordon Ryan vs. ADCC 2024 double gold medalistKaynan Duarte, but with Ryan seemingly retired, the ADCC 2026 headliner still appears to be up in the air, as of this writing.
Below is the current fight card and full list of competitors that have a slot booked for ADCC 2026. We will be constantly updating this post every time an athlete gets confirmed for the event.
The confirmed competitors for ADCC 2026 include various talented grapplers, with updates provided as new athletes are invited.
When and where will the ADCC 2026 World Championships be held?
ADCC 2026 will be held on September 12-13, 2026, at the Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland.
What is the main event for ADCC 2026?
The main event is expected to feature Gordon Ryan defending his title against Kaynan Duarte, although Ryan's retirement status leaves the headliner uncertain.
How can I stay updated on the ADCC 2026 fight card?
You can stay updated on the ADCC 2026 fight card by following announcements and updates provided in related articles and official channels.
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ADCC 2026 World Championships – How to watch, live stream
ADCC 2026 happens on September 12-13, 2026, in Krakow, Poland.
Broadcast details and start times have yet to be revealed, but ADCC 2026 is expected to be streamed live on FloGrappling, with the earlier portions of the event likely streamed live for free on YouTube. We will update this section once more details become available.
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