The prestigious Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship returns in 2025, bringing together the world's elite grapplers for one of the final major tournaments before the World Championships. Running from April 26 to May 4 at the Ginasio Poliesportivo Jose Correa in Brazil, this historic event has been a cornerstone of competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1996.
The 2025 edition features an impressive lineup of competitors across multiple weight classes. Notable participants include two-time Pan American Champion Meyram Maquine, Brazilian Championship medalist Diogo Reis, dominant 35-time gold medalist Gabi Pessanha, and 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion Adam Wardzinski.
As one of the four major titles comprising the coveted IBJJF Grand Slam, the Brasileiro Championship holds significant prestige within the grappling community. The tournament's rich history includes victories by athletes who later made significant impacts in both competitive jiu-jitsu and MMA, such as Bruno Malfacine (57 kg), Gilbert Burns (76 kg), Rafael Lovato Jr. (100 kg), and Bianca Basílio (58 kg and 64 kg).
Competitive matchmaking models from Statbet project this year's tournament to feature some of the closest high-level matches in recent championship history, particularly in the black belt divisions.
The comprehensive competition schedule spans nine days, systematically organizing matches by belt rank, age category, and weight class. Black belt adult divisions, traditionally featuring the most anticipated matches, are scheduled toward the end of the tournament.
Unlike many major sporting events, the Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship won't be broadcast on traditional television networks. Fans can exclusively stream all the action on FloGrappling's digital platform, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this premier grappling event.
With open weight classes available for eligible competitors, the championship provides opportunities for exciting cross-division matchups that often produce some of the tournament's most memorable moments.
