Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir 2026




Registration link

Click the image below to go to the registration portal:

Judomanager Portal

You first have to register as a club before you can start registering judokas for the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir. Check these instructions




On 10 and 11 January 2026, the 48th edition of the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir Judo tournament will take place.

Latest news
More than 1500 judokas have been registered for the tournament!
We are glad to hereby confirm that the weighing and contest times have been published.

Due to this large number of judokas we are forced to use the Brazilian system as tournament type for the largest categories of Men U18 and Men U21. So for these categories, there is only repechage for losers of the semi-finalist. For all other categories we will use the double-elimination system.

Time schedule and weight categories

Contest times

Tournament type

The double elimination system is used. In some categories we have an extremely high number of participants. In these categories the Brazilian system is used: single elimination with third place playoff; so only repechage for losers of the semi-finalist.

Registration

You can see and check all registrations on the JudoManager portal. As of December 1st refunds will no longer be provided in case of cancellation.

Until January 1st 2026, it is possible to register, free of charge, any weight changes, by sending an email to info@dutchopenespoir.nl.

Weigh in during the tournament

Coaches

Up until 5 judokas a day, from the same club, one club coach gets free access, up until 10 judokas will result in 2 free coach cards, etc.

Prices & Trophy

Venue

Indoor Sports Centre Eindhoven
Theo Koomenlaan 1
Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Accommodation

There are several hotels available nearby the sports venue.
The Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven offers a special Espoir discount when you book a room by filling in this document and mail it to reservations@eindhoven.valk.com
This hotel is at 10 minutes walking distance from the Sports Centre.

Training Camp

After the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir, on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, TopJudo Brabant will organize the traditional international training camp for talented Judokas.
Check this link for more details and registration.

Questions?

For questions, remarks or requests, please send a mail to: info@dutchopenespoir.nl

Meetmoment (for NL only)

Voor Nederlandse judoka’s geldt voor de U18 het Espoir toernooi als een meetmoment voor EK’s en WK’s. De U21 wordt door de JBN gemonitord als meetmoment.

Danpunten (for NL only)

Ook deze editie kun je danpunten laten registreren.

Time Schedule

Age

Weighing times

Weighing times

Notes:

  • A judoka is not allowed to visit 2 weigh rounds.
  • Per weigh round, a maximum of 2 visits per judoka is allowed.
  • Test weigh-ins are not provided.
  • If the actual weight does not meet the declared weight category, it is allowed, with a € 5 administration fee, to register for another weight category.
  • All times are in Central European Time.
  • It is not mandatory to have a blue kit.
  • An IJF approved suit is not mandatory.




Registrations admin.judomanager.com/

View judokas: portal.judomanager.com/competition/matsuru_dutch_open_espoir2026/competitors/judoka

Tournament results: portal.judomanager.com/competition/matsuru_dutch_open_espoir2026/results/


Location Eindhoven Indoor Sportcentrum: view on Google Maps


Facebook: facebook.com/dutchopenespoir

Website: dutchopenespoir.nl



Registration, closes on 1 dec 2025,

Registration cancellation, closes on 1 jan 2026,

Tournament starts, on 10 jan 2026, in


Save the date Espoir next year:

9 & 10 January 2027