Reference

Times

Event tier

Absolute

Finals bracket
Finals
2 × OT
Regulation20 minutes
Overtime10 minutes

First 10 minutes: no positive points (negatives count)

Finals modifier — Negatives from the start

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · Absolute

Qualifying
1 × OT
Regulation10 minutes
Overtime5 minutes

First 5 minutes: no points

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · Absolute

Advanced / Intermediate (and Masters overlay)

Finals bracket
Finals
1 × OT
Regulation8 minutes
Overtime4 minutes

First 4 minutes: no positive points (negatives count)

Finals modifier — Negatives from the start

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · Advanced/Intermediate & Masters

Qualifying
1 × OT
Regulation6 minutes
Overtime3 minutes

First 3 minutes: no points

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · Advanced/Intermediate & Masters

Beginners

Finals bracket
Finals
1 × OT
Regulation6 minutes
Overtime4 minutes

First 3 minutes: no positive points (negatives count)

Finals modifier — Negatives from the start

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · Beginners

Qualifying
1 × OT
Regulation5 minutes
Overtime2 minutes 30 seconds

First 2 minutes 30 seconds: no points

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · Beginners

Professionals

Finals bracket
Finals
2 × OT
Regulation20 minutes
Overtime10 minutes

First 10 minutes: no positive points (negatives count)

Finals modifier — Negatives from the start (including no-positive-points half)

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · World Championship

Qualifying
1 × OT
Regulation10 minutes
Overtime5 minutes

First 5 minutes: no points

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · World Championship

Superfight

Finals bracket
Finals
2 × OT
Regulation20 minutes
Overtime10 minutes

First 10 minutes: no positive points (negatives count)

Finals modifier — Negatives from the start

ADCC 2026 · Time Limits · Superfight