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
NEXTWAVE Jiu-Jitsu
THE NEXT WAVE
IS HERE.
A new generation of Jiu-Jitsu competition.
Gi. No-Gi. Kids. Adults. One standard.
Built for competitors. Driven by the future of Jiu-Jitsu.
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NEXTWAVE Pittsburgh Open
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Venue
- David L. Lawrence Convention Center
- Registration deadline
- October 17, 2026
- Early registration
- $69
- Registered athletes
- Opens with registration
The NEXTWAVE Pittsburgh Open brings Gi and No-Gi divisions for kids, teens, adults and masters to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Brackets released ahead of event day, on-time mat schedule, and team points from the first match.
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NEXTWAVE Allentown Open
- Date
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
- Venue
- PPL Center
- GI
- NO-GI
- KIDS
- TEENS
- ADULTS
- MASTERS
From
$69
Deadline: November 14, 2026
NEXTWAVE Philadelphia Open
- Date
- Sat, Feb 27, 2027
- Venue
- Pennsylvania Convention Center
- GI
- NO-GI
- KIDS
- TEENS
- ADULTS
- MASTERS
From
$69
Deadline: February 20, 2027
NEXTWAVE Harrisburg Open
- Date
- Coming Soon
- Venue
- Venue to be announced
- GI
- NO-GI
- KIDS
- TEENS
- ADULTS
- MASTERS
From
$69
Deadline: Announced with the event date
NEXTWAVE Lancaster Open
- Date
- Coming Soon
- Venue
- Venue to be announced
- GI
- NO-GI
- KIDS
- TEENS
- ADULTS
- MASTERS
From
$69
Deadline: Announced with the event date
NEXTWAVE York Open
- Date
- Coming Soon
- Venue
- Venue to be announced
- GI
- NO-GI
- KIDS
- TEENS
- ADULTS
- MASTERS
From
$69
Deadline: Announced with the event date
Why NEXTWAVE
Competition should be better.
01
On-time competition
Professional scheduling designed to respect the athlete's time.
02
More mat time
Competition formats designed to give athletes meaningful matches whenever possible.
03
Clear rules
Rules, divisions, scoring and procedures available before event day.
04
Built for athletes
From registration to podium, every decision starts with the competitor experience.
This isn't
the old way.
Jiu-Jitsu is changing.
Competition should change with it.
NEXTWAVE was created for the generation pushing Jiu-Jitsu forward — competitors, academies, coaches, families and fans who expect more from competition.
The next wave is here.
Formats
Your mat. Your division.
Every NEXTWAVE event runs Gi and No-Gi brackets across kids, teens, adults and masters age groups.
Gi
Traditional kimono competition.
Standard gi requirements, belt-based experience divisions and gi-legal technique sets.
No-Gi
Rash guard and shorts.
Experience-based divisions with no-gi grip and technique rules published before event day.
Kids
Ages 4-12.
Age, weight and experience matched brackets with kids-specific safety rules and coaching support.
Teens
Ages 13-17.
Competitive teen brackets built to keep athletes matched by size and experience, not just age.
Adults
Ages 18-29.
Full belt and weight structure in gi and no-gi, with absolute divisions where entries allow.
Masters
Ages 30+.
Masters age brackets so experienced competitors are matched against their own age group.
NEXTWAVE rankings
The race hasn't started yet.
Official NEXTWAVE rankings begin with our inaugural competition. Every match. Every medal. Every point starts from zero.
How NEXTWAVE rankings will workPennsylvania athletes
Athletes making waves.
Competitors making waves across Pennsylvania Jiu-Jitsu. Competition information is based on publicly available tournament records — not NEXTWAVE rankings.
Competition information is compiled from publicly available tournament records. Academy affiliations and competition levels reflect the cited event records and may have changed. Athletes or academies may contact NEXTWAVE to request corrections.
Pennsylvania Jiu-Jitsu
Pennsylvania Jiu-Jitsu.
The teams building the next generation of Pennsylvania grappling.
Academy information is compiled from publicly available sources. Inclusion in the NEXTWAVE directory does not imply partnership, affiliation, endorsement or NEXTWAVE membership. Academy owners may claim their profile or request corrections.
Academy standings
The first season starts soon.
Every medal earns points for more than the athlete. It earns points for the team behind them.
Official NEXTWAVE academy standings begin with our inaugural event.
How it works
Your competition journey.
- 01
Find an event
- 02
Register
- 03
Check your division
- 04
View your bracket
- 05
Compete
- 06
See results
- 07
Earn ranking points
- First tournament?
Start here →
Academies
Bring your team.
NEXTWAVE isn't only about individual competitors. Academies compete together.
Academy standings
Team points
Team awards
Coach credentials
Academy profiles
Competitor tracking
Partnership opportunities
Results
Latest results
The first champions haven't been crowned yet.
History starts with the first NEXTWAVE event. Division winners, academy standings, match results and podium photos post here after every tournament.
Be thereGear
Rep the next wave.
Competition apparel in the NEXTWAVE identity. Black, white, yellow. Nothing extra.
NEXTWAVE Media
From the mat
Competition
Highlights from the mat
Match footage and standout finishes from NEXTWAVE events.
Athletes
Athlete stories
The competitors, coaches and families behind the brackets.
Announcements
Tournament announcements
New dates, new cities, new divisions — first, here.
Education
Rules & technique
Scoring, penalties and division breakdowns explained simply.
Event alerts
Don't miss the next event.
Get tournament announcements, registration openings and NEXTWAVE updates.