Almendras Gymnasium, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
All times are Philippine Standard Time (PST / UTC+8). Deadlines are strictly enforced by the federation digital registry.
Preferred cutoff for academy accreditation and student membership verifications.
Final entry cutoff. Payment proofs (GCash/Maya/Bank) must be uploaded.
Athletes can self-edit weight class, age category, and academy team in portal.
48-hour window for certified professors to review academy roster and adjust divisions.
Solo bracket athletes choose merge up 1 weight, merge down 1 age, or Walkover Gold.
Mat division order and estimated match sequence published to public hub.
Single-elimination fight brackets with teammate separation algorithm go live.
Doors open 7:00 AM · Weigh-ins before first bout with Gi on at Almendras Gym.
The 2026 Mindanao International Open is held at the historic Almendras Gymnasium in Poblacion District, Davao City.
Each athlete weighs in exactly once with competition uniform (Gi or No-Gi rash guard + board shorts) directly before entering the mat for their first match.