One of the most prestigious jiu-jitsu tournaments occurs from May 29 to June 1. The World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in California features the cream of the crop in jiu-jitsu, all ready to battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights.
Since 1996, the World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship has been a staple of Gi tournaments. All roads lead to this event.
The Championships will feature the following weight divisions:
Men
- Rooster
- Light Feather
- Feather
- Light
- Middle
- Medium Heavy
- Heavy
- Super Heavy
- Ultra Heavy
- Open Class
Women
- Rooster
- Light Feather
- Feather
- Light
- Middle
- Medium Heavy
- Heavy
- Super Heavy
- Open Class
Several top-tier wrestlers and MMA stars are world champions. Some names that come to mind include Royler Gracie, Bibiano Fernandes, Gilbert Burns, Mikey Musumeci, Beatriz Mesquita, Mackenzie Dern, Rikako Yuasa, and more.
Who will become immortalized as one of the top jiu-jitsu stars in the world?
Here is everything you need to know about the World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship, including TV and streaming options for the tournament.
How to watch World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2025: TV channel, live stream
The World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship is not broadcast on a national TV channel. Instead, grappling fans can stream the tournament exclusively on FloGrappling.
World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championships Schedule 2025
- Dates: Thursday, May 29 – Sunday, June 1
The World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship starts on Thursday, May 29, at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California.
The full schedule has not been released yet. However, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black belt competitions are guaranteed.
For a full list of competitors and an updated schedule, click here!