BJJ tournaments without the bracket chaos
PlayMetric automates belt divisions, weight classes, and absolute brackets so you can focus on running smooth mats — not wrestling with spreadsheets.
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Running bjj tournaments shouldn't be this hard
Belt and weight divisions multiply fast
A single BJJ tournament can have 50+ divisions when you cross belt rank, weight class, age, and gi/no-gi. Managing brackets for every combination on paper is a recipe for errors and delays.
Small divisions need round robins, not brackets
When a weight class has only 3-4 competitors, a single-elimination bracket means someone fights once and goes home. Switching to round robin on the fly is hard to manage manually.
Absolute divisions clash with weight class schedules
Running open-weight absolute divisions alongside weight class brackets means competitors appear in multiple draws. Scheduling conflicts lead to athletes being called to two mats at once.
How it works
Three steps to a better tournament
Configure belt, weight, and age divisions
Set up divisions by belt rank, weight class, age group, and gi/no-gi. PlayMetric generates brackets for each division — elimination for large entries, round robin for small ones.
Competitors register and weigh in
Share a registration link. Athletes sign up with their belt rank, weight, academy, and preferred divisions — including absolute. Weigh-in confirmations finalise the brackets.
Run mats and track submissions live
Enter match results by mat — submission, points, advantage, or DQ. PlayMetric advances brackets, manages absolute division scheduling, and publishes results in real time.
Formats
Every bjj format, covered
Single Elimination
Standard bracket format for divisions with 8+ competitors. Losers are eliminated, winners advance. Third place is typically awarded to both losing semi-finalists.
Round Robin
Every competitor faces every other competitor in their division. Used automatically for small brackets with 3-4 entries. Final standing by wins, then points, then head-to-head.
Double Elimination
Competitors must lose twice to be eliminated. Provides more mat time and is popular at local and academy-level competitions.
Absolute (Open Weight)
Open-weight division where competitors of all weight classes compete. Typically run as single elimination after weight class divisions conclude.
Gi and No-Gi Divisions
Separate divisions for gi and no-gi grappling within the same event. Athletes can register for one or both, with scheduling to prevent conflicts.
Built for bjj organisers
Whether you're running a local club night or a regional championship, PlayMetric adapts to how you organise bjj.
- IBJJF-style open tournaments — Large events with 200+ competitors across white through black belt divisions, multiple weight classes, and absolute categories, running on 8-12 mats over a full day.
- Academy interclub competitions — Local events where 3-6 academies bring their students to compete. Round robin format for small divisions ensures everyone gets multiple matches.
- No-gi and submission-only events — Specialised grappling competitions with submission-only rules, EBI overtime formats, or point-based no-gi divisions with separate brackets from the gi competition.
No app install. No special hardware. Just a browser.
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