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Combat sports events in Abu Dhabi

Overview

Abu Dhabi is hosting several major international combat sports events in late 2026.

In September, the city will host the Middle East debut of the All-Star Sumo Competition at the Space42 Arena. The tournament features nine elite wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia, and Egypt competing in a round-robin format. The event, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi in collaboration with USA Sumo, includes traditional elements such as live taiko drumming.

Additionally, the Mubadala Arena is preparing for significant jiu-jitsu competitions. The seventh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship is scheduled for mid-September, featuring various age and gender divisions. This is followed by the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship in November, which expects to host approximately 12,000 international athletes.

Entities

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi · Ichi · Hiroki · Abu Dhabi · Palms Sports

Timeline

12 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Abu Dhabi prepares for major jiu-jitsu championships
Abu Dhabi is hosting major jiu-jitsu competitions at Mubadala Arena, including the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Championship in September 2026 and the 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Championship in November.
24 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
All-Star Sumo to debut in Abu Dhabi in September 2026
The All-Star Sumo Competition will debut in the Middle East on September 26, 2026, at Abu Dhabi’s Space42 Arena, featuring nine elite international wrestlers.

Sources

abudhabimagazine.ae · bierun.com · centreline.com.pk · gulf-insider.com