International
International
International Judo Tournament
Event date
Nearly all slots taken
Less than 95% taken
Less than 50% taken
Friday, 24th October 2025
Open mat for ALL Coaches are also welcome to use the mat. The- re is no supervision, the mat can be used free of charge. from 17.00
Pre-weighing on Friday
On Friday there will be a free preliminary weigh-in for ALL for the competitions on Sa- turday (U13, U17) from 18 00 - 19 00. This only applies to the Saturday competitions.
Pre-weighing on Saturday
On Saturday there will be a free preliminary weigh-in for ALL for the competitions on Sun- day (U15, U19). The time will be announced on our website.
The tournament takes place according to the rules and regulations (taking into account the Adler Cup special rules) of the Hessian Judo Association (HJV) (available on the website). Minimum grade is 7th Kyu (yellow). Licensed judges will be provided.
| Time | Age Group | m/f | |
|---|---|---|---|
| at 08:00 | Weigh in | U13 | m/f |
| 09:00 | Opening Ceremony for All | ||
|
Announced via Website |
Weigh in | U17 | f |
|
Announced via Website |
Weigh in | U17 | m |
| Time | Age Group | m/f | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Weigh in | U15 | m/f |
| 08:00 | Opening Ceremony for All | ||
|
Announced via Website |
Weigh in | U19 | f |
|
Announced via Website |
Weigh in | U19 | m |
For Saturday and Sunday:
Fights start shortly after the
weigh-in closes. The award ceremonies will take place after
the end of all fights of one age group (m/f together)
Additionally on Sunday:
| U13 |
m: -29/-31/-34/-37/-40/-43/-46/-50/-55/+55 kg
and f: -28/-30/-33/-36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/+57 kg
|
|---|---|
| U15 |
m: -34/-37/-40/-43/-46/-50/-55/-60/-66/+66 kg
and f: -33/-36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/+63 kg
|
| U17 |
m: -40/-43/-46/-50-/55/-60/-66/-73/-81/+81 kg
and f: -36/-40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/-70/+70 kg
|
| U19 |
m: -46/-50/-55/-60/-66/-73/-81/-90/+90 kg
and f: -40/-44/-48/-52/-57/-63/-70/-78/+78 kg
|
Tournament Mode (per weight class):
<=5: Round Robin (everyone against everyone)
<=32: Double KO system
> 32: Brazilian KO system
The organiser expressly reserves the right to change the mode depending on the number of participants.
| U13 | m/f born in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 |
|---|---|
| U15 | m/f born in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 |
| U17 |
m/f born in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
(according to the U18 rules)
|
| U19 |
m/f born in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
(according to the U21 rules)
|
Dear athletes, dear organisation team,
dear guests, spectators and parents,
I am extremely pleased that the Adler Cup will be held in Frankfurt am Main for the 8th time this year. It is the largest youth judo tournament in the world, for which I, as Lord Mayor of the City of Frankfurt am Main, am of course happy to assume patronage.
The Adler Cup is a great example of how the city of Frankfurt am Main sees itself as a fully comprehensive sports city. This does not only include football, basketball or ice hockey. Rather, we also promote sports that are not in the limelight every day, but are so important for the sporting diversity of our city. Judo in particular, with its values such as sporting ambition, but also outstanding comradely fairness, is a flagship for us. We are very pleased that the elite of the international judo youth will be guests in Kalbach again this year.
Once again, children and their parents will make the journey to fight here in Frankfurt am Main, some of them with extremely long journeys. This underlines the international relevance of the Adler Cup and fits perfectly with our international city.
I would like to sincerely thank TSG Nordwest 1898 and their many volunteers for putting so much energy into the Adler Cup again this year and making it a great event for the sport of judo. They are a wonderful example of the importance of volunteering and are representative of the more than 420 sports clubs in our city. Thank you very much for your commitment!
In a nutshell: What better place to hold the Adler Cup than in Frankfurt am Main. I wish you exciting competitions, the greatest possible sporting success and a wonderful time in our wonderful city. Good luck!
Yours
Ladies and gentlemen,
Dear athletes,
On behalf of the Hessian state government, I would like to welcome you to the 9th edition of the Adler Cup—one of the largest and most prestigious children’s and youth judo tournaments in the sporting state of Hesse.
This year, around 1,600 young judoka from more than 30 countries will once again compete for medals and personal success during the competition weekend organized by TSG Nordwest 1898 Frankfurt am Main. Since it was first held more than a decade ago, the Adler Cup has earned an excellent reputation in youth sports far beyond our state borders.
Such a large event can only be made possible thanks to a dedicated organizing team, numerous volunteers, and experienced referees, all of whom contribute to keeping the sport of judo alive. My sincere thanks go to everyone who makes this event possible, as well as to the families and friends who accompany and support the athletes.
I wish all participants exciting competitions, every success, and above all, fun and unforgettable moments at the Adler Cup 2025 and in the sporting state of Hesse.
With sporting regards
Yours
Diana Stolz
Minister of Sport for the State of Hesse
Lord Mayor of Frankfurt, Mike Josef
Minister of Sport of the State of Hesse, Diana Stolz
