Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns in November

The 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is scheduled to take place at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City from November 9 to 21, 2026. The 13-day event, held under the patronage of Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, will feature more than 10,000 athletes representing 130 countries.

The competition includes amateur, para jiu-jitsu, youth, masters, and professional divisions, with the professional segment reserved for the final three days. Organizers have announced a total prize pool exceeding AED 3 million. More than 5,000 participants are expected to travel from outside the United Arab Emirates to compete.

Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohamed Alhashmi, Chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, described the championship as a “global Emirati project” designed to develop the sport and connect people across different cultures. The federation has coordinated with various strategic partners to manage logistics, security, healthcare, and media services for the event.