The 2026 ADCC World Championships are almost here, bringing the world's top submission grapplers to Krakow, Poland, for one of the most anticipated events in combat sports.
- Subscribe To FloGrappling To Watch The 2026 ADCC World Championship
- What's Streaming On FloGrappling? Take A Look At The Schedule
- Here's What Happened At The 2024 ADCC World Championship
Competition begins Saturday, Sept. 12 at Tauron Arena and continues through Sunday, Sept. 13, with athletes competing for ADCC gold across men's and women's divisions as well as the coveted absolute championships. Before the action begins, here's what fans should know about the biggest storylines surrounding ADCC 2026.
Who Is Competing At ADCC Poland?
The 2026 ADCC World Championships feature athletes from countries around the world, showcasing the global growth of submission grappling.
Competitors earned their spots through the ADCC Trials circuit, invitations and previous championship performances. The tournament field includes returning ADCC champions, former medalists, accomplished black belts and standout Trials winners looking to make their mark on the sport's biggest stage.
Who Are The Favorites To Win ADCC Gold?
Many of the athletes expected to contend for titles in Krakow have spent the past year climbing the no-gi rankings through performances at major events around the world.
The latest pound-for-pound rankings provide a snapshot of the competitors entering ADCC with momentum, while also highlighting the established stars looking to add another world championship to their resumes.
As always, ADCC is expected to feature a mix of proven champions and emerging contenders capable of producing breakthrough performances.
Why Does The Bracket Reveal Matter?
The 2026 ADCC World Championships Bracket Reveal Show takes place Friday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. ET, less than 24 hours before competition begins.
The reveal determines each athlete's path to a world title and is one of the most anticipated moments leading into the tournament. Potential championship rematches, early-round clashes between contenders and difficult roads for top seeds often become major storylines once the brackets are announced.
For many athletes, the bracket reveal is the first look at what it will take to win ADCC gold.
What's The Story Behind The Superfight?
One of the marquee attractions of ADCC weekend is the superfight between Kaynan Duarte and Yuri Simoes.
Both competitors have built impressive ADCC legacies, and the matchup adds another chapter to the tournament's tradition of featuring elite grapplers in showcase bouts alongside the championship brackets.
While the tournament crowns champions across multiple divisions, the superfight often serves as one of the event's most anticipated matches.
Which UFC Fighters Are Competing?
ADCC has long attracted athletes with backgrounds in mixed martial arts, and this year's event features two competitors with UFC experience.
The crossover between MMA and submission grappling has become increasingly common as fighters continue to use high-level grappling competition to test themselves against some of the best specialists in the world.
Their presence adds another layer of intrigue to an already stacked championship field.
What Should Fans Know Before Watching?
The 2026 ADCC World Championships begin at 5 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 12 due to the event's location in Poland.
Fans can watch the tournament live on FloGrappling and follow the action throughout championship weekend. The event is expected to feature two days of competition, including championship matches, medal rounds and the absolute divisions.
Where Can Fans Find Results?
Results and match updates will be available throughout the tournament weekend on FloGrappling.
Fans following their favorite athletes can track division results, medal winners and championship performances as the action unfolds in Krakow.
With world titles on the line and many of the sport's biggest names in attendance, the 2026 ADCC World Championships are set to deliver one of the most important weekends of the grappling calendar.
Watch More BJJ On FloGrappling
FloGrappling is the streaming home to the best Brazilian jiu-jitsu events and news coverage.
FloGrappling is the streaming home of:
Join The Conversation On Social
- Follow us on Twitter @flograppling
- Follow us on Instagram @flograppling
- Watch us on YouTube
- Like us on Facebook