The IBJJF’s most exclusive event, The Crown, is set to return in 2025 with another lineup of hand-picked elite competitors. Unlike open tournaments, this invitational only features athletes who have been specifically chosen by the federation, making each division a showcase of the very best in the sport. The invitations are now rolling, giving fans their first look at who will battle for one of the most prestigious titles in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We’ll be keeping the full running list of invitees heading into this year’s edition of The Crown.

Men's Feather

• João Bisnaga (Atos)
• Cole Abate (AOJ)
• Keven Carrasco (Ares BJJ)
• Ademir Barreto (GF Team)
• Kennedy Maciel (Cobrinha BJJ)
• Marco Mendes (Aspire to Inspire)
• Danilo Moreira (Ares BJJ)
• Eduardo Granzotto (CheckMat)

Men's Middle

• José Steve (DreamArt)
• Pedro Maia (Six Blades)
• Andy Murasaki (Atos Jiu-Jitsu)
• Danylo Wruck (Alliance)
• Jackson Nagai (CheckMat)
• Mateus Moraes (Brasa CTA)
• Mateo Cardona (Art of Jiu-Jitsu)
• Luiz Victor (Marcio Andre Jiu-Jitsu)

Men's Heavy

• Adam Wardzinski (CheckMat)
• Nolan Stuart (Brea Jiu-Jitsu)0
• Lucas Barbosa (Atos Jiu-Jitsu)
• Igor Tanabe (Igloo)
• Windson Torres (Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu)
• Paulo Merlin (Gracie Barra)
• Mateus Rodrigues (Art of Jiu-Jitsu)
• Robson Chaves (Alliance)

Men's Ultra-Heavy

• Guilherme Avelino (Alliance)
• Erich Munis (Soldiers BJJ)
• Gustavo Batista (Atos JJ)
• Pedro Lucas (Michel Safi BJJ)
• Paulo Lanzilloto (CheckMat) 
• Elder Cruz (Adamas Jiu-Jitsu/PSF)
• Francisco Papasidero (AOJ)
• Marcos Carrozzino (GF Team)

Women's Light

• Janaina Lebre (AOJ)
• Bia Basilio (Almeida JJ)
• Sarah Galvão (Atos JJ)
• Brianna Ste-Marie (Mizu Studio)
• Sabrina Gondim (Fight Sports)
• Elisabeth Clay (Ares BJJ)
• Cassia Moura (LEAD BJJ)
• Thalyta Silva (Fratres BJJ)

Women's Super-Heavy

• Maria Vicentini (AOJ)
• Larissa Dias (Elementum Jiu-Jitsu)
• Maria Alencar (Atos Jiu-Jitsu)
• Giovanah Carniero (GF Team)
• Gabi Pessanha (InFight JJ)
• Anabel Lopez (CheckMat)
• Tayane Porfirio (Alliance)
• Izadora Cristina (DreamArt)