Since 1996, the Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship has helped determine the best in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. One of the four major titles on the road to the IBJJF Grand Slam, the Brazilian Championships is also one of the last stops before Worlds.
There will be multiple open weight classes for those eligible to compete. The following grapplers are scheduled to participate:
- Two-time Pan American Champion Meyram Maquine
- Brazilian Championship gold and silver medalist Diogo Reis
- 35-time gold medalist Gabi Pessanha
- 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion Adam Wardzinski
Some of the world’s top grapplers and MMA fighters have won at the Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship. Past winners include Bruno Malfacine (57 kg), Fredson Paixao (70 kg), Gilbert Burns (76 kg), Rafael Lovato Jr. (100 kg), Bianca Basílio (58 kg and 64 kg), and more.
Here is everything you need to know about the Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship, including TV and streaming options for the tournament.
How to watch Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship 2025: TV channel, live stream
The Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship is not broadcast on a national TV channel. Instead, grappling fans can stream the tournament exclusively on FloGrappling.
Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Schedule 2025
- Dates: Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, May 4
The Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship starts on Saturday, April 26, and ends on Sunday, May 4 at the Ginasio Poliesportivo Jose Correa in Brazil.
Here is the tentative schedule before competition begins.
April 26
- Black belt Master 1 and 2
April 27
- Black belt Master 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
April 28
- White belt Adult
- White belt Master
- Blue belt Adult Male – Rooster to Light
- Blue belt Adult Female – Rooster to Light
April 29
- Blue belt Adult Male – Middle to Ultra-Heavy and Open Class
- Blue belt Adult Female – Middle to Super-Heavy and Open Class
- Blue belt Master
April 30
May 1
- Purple belt Master
- Brown belt Adult Male – Rooster to Feather
- Brown belt Adult Female
May 2
- Brown belt Adult Male – Light to Ultra-Heavy and Open Class
- Brown belt Master
May 3
- Blue belt Juvenile 1
- Purple belt Juvenile 1 and 2
- Black belt Adult
May 4
- White belt Juvenile 1 and 2
- Blue belt Juvenile 2
- Black belt Adult
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