IBJJF Europeans 2027 Lisbon: Dates & Where to Train

IBJJF Lisbon 2027: the Europeans are back near Lisbon

The 2027 European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, often searched as IBJJF Lisbon 2027, runs from January 13 to 23, 2027 at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas (Alameda do Porto Pinheiro, Odivelas), just north of Lisbon. It's the biggest IBJJF tournament in Europe: thousands of athletes fly in, from juvenile divisions to masters and adult black belts.

If you're competing, or just coming to watch, you'll probably spend a few days in the city. Here's everything you need in one place: dates, fees, the day-by-day schedule, practical info, and where to train during your trip.

Key dates and deadlines

• December 23, 2026 — affiliation deadline (academy registration and valid IBJJF membership)
• January 3, 2027 — registration deadline (11:59 PM local time, or earlier if capacity is reached)
• January 4, 2027 — athlete correction deadline
• January 5–6, 2027 — professor correction period
• January 8, 2027 — registration checkday (5 PM local time)
• January 12, 2027 — schedule and brackets released
• January 13–23, 2027 — competition days (January 13 only if registrations require it)

How much is registration?

• $173 until November 15, 2026
• $186 until January 3, 2027

Fees are only refundable within 48 hours of purchase. If you end up alone in your division, you may get a full refund by withdrawing before the checkday deadline. Registering early is cheaper, and IBJJF recommends completing your registration before booking travel.

Day-by-day schedule (pre-schedule)

IBJJF published a pre-schedule on August 26, 2026. It will change as registrations come in, so be ready to compete at any time on your listed days.

• Wed Jan 13 (only if needed) — White Master, Blue Master
• Thu Jan 14 — White Master, Blue Master 1–7, Purple Master 1–3
• Fri Jan 15 — Blue Master 1 (male), Purple Master 1–7, Brown Master 1–3
• Sat Jan 16 — Purple Master 4–7, Brown Master 1–4, Black Master 1–3
• Sun Jan 17 — Brown Master 4–7, Black Master 1–7
• Mon Jan 18 — White Adult, Blue Adult (female), Brown Master 5–7, Black Master 4–7
• Tue Jan 19 — White Adult, Blue Adult
• Wed Jan 20 — Blue Adult (male), Purple Adult, Brown Adult
• Thu Jan 21 — White, Blue and Purple Juvenile, Purple Adult, Brown Adult
• Fri Jan 22 — White, Blue and Purple Juvenile, Black Adult
• Sat Jan 23 — Blue Juvenile, Black Adult (finals)

Practical info for athletes

• Weigh-in happens right before your first fight, in kilograms, with one attempt only. Over the limit means disqualified from your division.
• Arrive early: be in the gym and the bullpen at least one hour before your division's estimated start time. Watch the bullpen screens, they are the only official call.
• Bring ID: an official photo ID or your IBJJF membership card, shown before each fight.
• Adult black belts need 40 ranking points to register, and a royal blue gi plus a white gi from the quarterfinals onward.
• Anti-doping: athletes may be tested under the WADA Prohibited List.

Watching as a spectator

Good news: spectator entrance is free. Juvenile athletes can bring one companion for free on their competition day. Food, flags, pets and professional cameras are not allowed inside, and filming or live-streaming fights is forbidden. Doors open about one hour before the first match.

Getting to the venue

Odivelas is the last stop of the yellow metro line (Linha Amarela), which runs from central Lisbon. Check the walking route from Odivelas station to Alameda do Porto Pinheiro on a map app before your competition day, and plan extra time: thousands of people head to the same place every morning.

Where to train in Lisbon before and after your matches

Want to keep your timing sharp without getting injured the week of the tournament? A few light drilling sessions or a relaxed open mat in a gym near your hotel is the way to go.

RollMap lists 35+ gyms in Lisbon and a few right in Odivelas, a short ride from the venue. Browse all BJJ gyms in Lisbon, the gyms in Odivelas, or every BJJ gym in Portugal. New to training abroad? Read our drop-in etiquette guide and our Lisbon traveler's guide.

Tips for Europeans week

1. Message gyms early. During Europeans week, many gyms get a lot of visitors. Send a quick Instagram message a few days before to confirm drop-in and class times.
2. Ask about competitor-friendly sessions. Some gyms run lighter sessions or open mats for visiting athletes during big tournaments.
3. Plan your weight. January in Lisbon is mild, but you'll be eating out a lot. Keep a scale in your bag.
4. Stay after your division. The tournament runs for more than a week, so if your bracket is early, you have time to train, recover and watch the black belts on the final weekend.

FAQ

When is IBJJF Lisbon 2027?

The European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2027 runs from January 13 to 23, 2027. Fights on January 13 only happen if registrations exceed what fits in ten days.

Where is the IBJJF Europeans 2027?

At the Pavilhão Multiusos de Odivelas, Alameda do Porto Pinheiro, 2675-668 Odivelas, in the Lisbon area, Portugal.

When is the registration deadline?

January 3, 2027 at 11:59 PM local time, or earlier if the event reaches capacity. The price goes from $173 to $186 after November 15, 2026.

When are the brackets released?

The schedule and brackets are released on January 12, 2027, on bjjcompsystem.com.

Is it free to watch?

Yes, spectator entrance is free.

Where can I train in Lisbon during the Europeans?

Check our map of BJJ gyms in Lisbon and message the gym before you go to confirm drop-in and class times.

Always double-check the official IBJJF event page before booking: schedules and deadlines can change.

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