NEXTWAVE Pittsburgh Open
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Venue
- David L. Lawrence Convention Center
- GI
- NO-GI
- KIDS
- TEENS
- ADULTS
- MASTERS
From
$69
Deadline: October 17, 2026
Time to event
Countdown starts when the date is announced
Entry from
$69
Deadline: Announced with the event date
The first NEXTWAVE event. Gi and No-Gi divisions for kids, teens, adults and masters, run on a published schedule with rules and divisions posted before event day.
Early
$69
Lowest price. Closes first.
Regular
$79
Standard registration window.
Late
$89
Final window before brackets close.
Second division
+$20
Add Gi or No-Gi to your entry.
Spectator entry
$15
Coaches
Coach credentialing details announced with registration.
Pricing shown is placeholder pricing for this event and is confirmed when registration opens.
Early registration ends
To be announced
Normal registration ends
To be announced
Final registration
To be announced
Division correction deadline
To be announced
Brackets released
To be announced
Schedule released
To be announced
Event day
To be announced
| Age group | Gi | No-Gi |
|---|---|---|
| Kids | Open | Open |
| Teens | Open | Open |
| Adults | Open | Open |
| Masters | Open | Open |
Weights shown with the gi. Final numbers publish with the official rulebook.
| Division | Limit |
|---|---|
| Rooster | TBD |
| Light Feather | TBD |
| Feather | TBD |
| Light | TBD |
| Middle | TBD |
| Medium Heavy | TBD |
| Heavy | TBD |
| Super Heavy | TBD |
| Ultra Heavy | TBD |
Weights shown with the gi. Final numbers publish with the official rulebook.
| Division | Limit |
|---|---|
| Rooster | TBD |
| Light Feather | TBD |
| Feather | TBD |
| Light | TBD |
| Middle | TBD |
| Medium Heavy | TBD |
| Heavy | TBD |
No-Gi weights are set without the kimono allowance.
| Division | Limit |
|---|---|
| Light divisions | TBD |
| Middle divisions | TBD |
| Heavy divisions | TBD |
| Absolute | Open weight |
Kids and teens are matched by age, then weight, then experience.
| Age group | Weight structure |
|---|---|
| 4-6 | Matched brackets |
| 7-9 | Matched brackets |
| 10-12 | Matched brackets |
| 13-15 | Weight classes TBD |
| 16-17 | Weight classes TBD |
Weigh-in details are placeholder content until official NEXTWAVE rules are finalized.
To be announced
Check-in tables open. Competitor wristbands issued at the door.
Before your division
Same-day weigh-ins on site, in the attire you compete in.
To be announced
Mats run on the published order. Watch your mat number.
Mat schedule
Kids and teens first, then adults and masters across Gi and No-Gi.
After each bracket
Medals presented mat-side once your bracket finishes.
Division start times, weigh-in windows and estimated bracket times publish ahead of event day so athletes and families can plan the whole day.
Brackets released: Announced with the event date
Brackets release before event day. Once live, this section links straight to your division, your matches and your mat.
Scoring, match duration, legal and illegal techniques, penalties, gi and no-gi requirements, and kids safety rules are published in one place. Official NEXTWAVE competition rules are currently being finalized.
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$69
Deadline: October 17, 2026
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