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What a day yesterday at the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 — our final Open competition of the year. 🇮🇪🔥A huge thank ...
06/09/2026

What a day yesterday at the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 — our final Open competition of the year. 🇮🇪🔥

A huge thank you to every competitor, coach, academy and team who travelled from across Ireland and beyond to support the event. The continued growth and support of the ADCC Ireland community means a massive amount to us.

We’re also extremely grateful to our incredible team of referees, officials, mat runners and event staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make every event run as smoothly as possible. 👏

Congratulations to our newest Professional Absolute Champions 🏆

🥇 Adult Male Professional: Erick Souza — now a 5x ADCC Ireland Champion
🥇 Adult Female Professional: Maiara Lorrana Castro
🥇 Masters Professional: Shane Sweeney Gleeson

And congratulations to our other Absolute Champions:

🥇 Adult Beginner Male: Larry Sherin
🥇 Adult Intermediate Male: Gabriel Biro
🥇 Adult Advanced Male: Vladyslav Lystopad
🥇 Masters Intermediate Male: Shane Gorman

🏆 Best Academy
1️⃣ JSBJJ HQ
2️⃣ The Limerick Slideby
3️⃣ SBG Ireland HQ

🏆 Overall Team
1️⃣ JSBJJ
2️⃣ East Coast Jiu Jitsu Academy
3️⃣ Pedigree Submission Fighting

We also want to hear from you 👇

⚡ Fastest Submission of the Day
Let us know your submission and match details so we can verify the winner.

⭐ Performance of the Day
Who deserves it? With so many outstanding performances yesterday, this one is incredibly difficult to choose — so send us your nominations!

📸 Keep an eye on the page over the coming days for links to the folders from our event photographers.

That brings our 2026 Open calendar to a close.

Thank you again to everyone who has supported ADCC Ireland throughout the year. ❤️

2027 competition dates dropping soon… watch this space. 👀

🚗 PARKING, ENTRANCE & SPECTATOR INFORMATION 🚗Please review the attached maps carefully before travelling to the ADCC Iri...
04/09/2026

🚗 PARKING, ENTRANCE & SPECTATOR INFORMATION 🚗

Please review the attached maps carefully before travelling to the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026.

📍 DCU Sports Complex
Dublin City University, Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9, D09 W6Y4

🚪 Doors Open: 7:00 AM
🔥 First Matches: 8:00 AM

🎟️ SPECTATOR ADMISSION

Adults: €10
Children: €5

Spectators are welcome throughout the day, with doors opening to the public from 7:00 AM.

➡️ Enter the DCU campus from Collins Avenue
🅿️ Use the car park marked on the map
🚶 The competition entrance is approximately a two-minute walk from the car park

Once you reach the Sports Complex, competitors and spectators must use the marked outside ADCC entrance on the car-park side of the building. Follow the highlighted route through the corridor to the inside entrance leading into the competition hall.

⛔ Do not enter through DCU Sport Reception
⛔ Do not use the entrances from Ballymun Road
⛔ Do not use the Soccer Centre entrance
⛔ Avoid all doors marked “No Entry” on the venue map

Please allow extra time for parking and finding the correct entrance, particularly if you are competing early in the day.

Save these maps and share this post with your teammates, coaches, family and supporters travelling tomorrow 📲

🚨 BRACKETS ARE NOW LIVE 🚨Brackets and estimated match times for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 are now available ...
04/09/2026

🚨 BRACKETS ARE NOW LIVE 🚨

Brackets and estimated match times for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 are now available on Smoothcomp 📲

🗓 Saturday 5th September
📍 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin

⏰ EVENT SCHEDULE

🚪 Doors Open & Weigh-ins: 7:00 AM
📣 Rules Briefing: 7:15 AM
🔥 First Matches: 8:00 AM

All competitors must check their own bracket, mat number and estimated match time before travelling.

Please arrive with plenty of time to check in, weigh in and warm up. There is no weight allowance. Competitors may weigh in without their rashguard or T-shirt, although teens must remain appropriately clothed.

⚠️ Match times are estimates and may move forward or back as the event progresses. Keep checking the live Smoothcomp schedule throughout the day and remain close to your assigned mat.

🎟️ SPECTATOR ADMISSION

Adults: €10
Children: €5
Doors open to the public at 7:00 AM.

Please double-check your division and contact us immediately if you believe there is an issue.

Tomorrow, the biggest ADCC Ireland event of the year begins ☘️🔥

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🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER 🚨The countdown is on for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 ☘️This is your final chance to ...
04/09/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER 🚨

The countdown is on for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 ☘️

This is your final chance to lock in your place and compete under the official ADCC ruleset in Dublin.

🥋 Teens (15–17) | Adults | Masters (35+)

📈 Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Professional

🏆 Absolute Divisions for All Levels

🥇 Official ADCC Championship Belts for Pro Absolute Winners

💸 Cash prizes for Adult Pro Absolute Champions

📍 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin
🗓 Saturday 5th September 2026

There are already some seriously competitive brackets coming together across the event - don’t wait for everyone else to enter first.

⏳ LOCK IT IN.
🔗 Register by 11AM today on Smoothcomp

🏆 WHO TAKES THE TOP SPOT THIS WEEKEND? ☘️A look back at the Best Teams & Best Academies standings from the ADCC Irish Cu...
03/09/2026

🏆 WHO TAKES THE TOP SPOT THIS WEEKEND? ☘️

A look back at the Best Teams & Best Academies standings from the ADCC Irish Cup Championship 2026 👀

The standard across Irish grappling keeps rising — and this Saturday, the race starts again at the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026.

Every win matters. Every medal adds points. Every competitor contributes to the team total. 🔥

Will the previous front-runners hold their ground, or will a new team rise to the top?

🏆 Best Team Awards
🏆 Best Academy Awards
🥇 1st | 🥈 2nd | 🥉 3rd

📍 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin
🗓 Saturday 5th September

Tag your team below and let us know who you think is taking home the trophies 👇☘️

💸 FRIDAY PAYDAY EXTENSION 🇮🇪Due to popular demand, we’ve extended registration for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026...
03/09/2026

💸 FRIDAY PAYDAY EXTENSION 🇮🇪

Due to popular demand, we’ve extended registration for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 until:
⏰ 11AM, Friday 4th September

We know payday lands at the end of the week, so we’re giving everyone one final opportunity to get registered before we close the brackets.

📅 Competition Day: Saturday 5th September
📍 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin

This is the absolute final registration extension. Once 11AM Friday hits, entries close and the brackets are being built.

If you’ve been waiting to get paid, waiting on your teammates, or telling yourself you’ll register later…
This is later. 🔥

Get registered on Smoothcomp and we’ll see you in Dublin 🇮🇪

FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER | 11AM | FINAL DEADLINE

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER 🚨The countdown is on for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 ☘️This is your final chance to ...
03/09/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER 🚨

The countdown is on for the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026 ☘️

This is your final chance to lock in your place and compete under the official ADCC ruleset in Dublin.

🥋 Teens (15–17) | Adults | Masters (35+)

📈 Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Professional

🏆 Absolute Divisions for All Levels

🥇 Official ADCC Championship Belts for Pro Absolute Winners

💸 Cash prizes for Adult Pro Absolute Champions

📍 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin
🗓 Saturday 5th September 2026

There are already some seriously competitive brackets coming together across the event - don’t wait for everyone else to enter first.

⏳ LOCK IT IN.
🔗 Register by 5PM today on Smoothcomp

🔥 YOU ASKED - WE LISTENED 🔥ADVANCED ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS NOW ADDED Following the addition of our Beginner & Intermediate A...
02/09/2026

🔥 YOU ASKED - WE LISTENED 🔥

ADVANCED ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS NOW ADDED

Following the addition of our Beginner & Intermediate Absolutes, Advanced athletes can now get involved too at the ADCC Irish Open Championship ☘️

Absolute divisions are available for:
🥋 Adults 18+
🥋 Masters 35+
👥 Male & Female divisions
⚔️ Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced athletes
🚨 Maximum 16 athletes per division

These are paid Absolute divisions and can be entered NOW through Smoothcomp - you do not need to medal in your weight division to enter.

Want to test yourself outside your weight class? This is your chance.

🏆 Professional Absolutes remain medallists-only and will open on the day for eligible Professional competitors.

📅 Saturday 5th September 2026
📍 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin
🔗 Register now on Smoothcomp

🦍 ROLLS BY GOROLLAGORILLA x ADCC IRISH OPEN ☘️We’re delighted to have Rolls by GoRollaGoRilla joining us at the ADCC Iri...
02/09/2026

🦍 ROLLS BY GOROLLAGORILLA x ADCC IRISH OPEN ☘️

We’re delighted to have Rolls by GoRollaGoRilla joining us at the ADCC Irish Open Championship with their own stall on event day 🔥

Built for grapplers, their premium BJJ finger tape is made for those long rounds, stubborn grips and fingers that have seen better days 😮‍💨🥋

Whether you’re competing on Saturday or just looking to stock the training bag, make sure you stop by and check them out.

▪️ Premium grappling finger tape
▪️ Made with BJJ in mind
▪️ Ideal for protecting and supporting the fingers through hard training and competition
▪️ Available to pick up at the event

📍 ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026
🗓 Saturday 5th September
🏟 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin

Upgrade your grips. Level up your Jitsu. 🦍🤝

🍪 BAKED BY EMMA x ADCC IRISH OPEN ☘️We’re delighted to have BAKED joining us at the ADCC Irish Open Championship with a ...
02/09/2026

🍪 BAKED BY EMMA x ADCC IRISH OPEN ☘️

We’re delighted to have BAKED joining us at the ADCC Irish Open Championship with a stall packed with treats on event day 🤝🔥

Expect a selection of freshly baked gluten-free goodies including:

▪️ Cookies
▪️ Macarons
▪️ Brownies
▪️ Buns
▪️ And plenty more 👀

Perfect for a post-match treat, a sugar hit between brackets, or something to enjoy while watching the action throughout the day 😮‍💨🍫

Make sure to stop by Baked By Emma and pick something up before they’re gone.

📍 ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026
🗓 Saturday 5th September
🏟 DCU Sports Complex, Dublin

Come for the grappling. Stay for the goodies. 🍪🔥

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