Jiu Jitsu Open Mats in California (2026)

Looking for an open mat near you? Here are 369 open-mat sessions across 166 gyms in California, grouped by day and time so you can find a room and find a roll right now. Gi and no-gi. Crowdsourced, team-verified, and updated as schedules change.

California open mats by metro

Most California open mats live on their metro page. Everything outside those metros is listed below.

Sunday open mats in California

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Monday open mats in California

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Tuesday open mats in California

Afternoon Sessions

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Wednesday open mats in California

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Thursday open mats in California

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Friday open mats in California

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Saturday open mats in California

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California open mats by metro

California open mat FAQs

How many jiu jitsu open mats are there in California?

California has 369 open-mat sessions listed across 166 gyms, covering 7 days of the week. Crowdsourced and team-verified.

What is a BJJ open mat?

Unstructured training time where anyone can drop in to roll — no class, no curriculum. Many gyms welcome visitors from other academies. Gi or no-gi depends on the session; always check the gym's drop-in policy and mat fee first.

Are California open mats free?

Some are free for members and visitors; others charge a small drop-in mat fee ($10-$25 is typical). Policy changes often — confirm with the gym before showing up.

Are there no-gi open mats in California?

Yes — 24 of the 369 listed sessions are no-gi (or gi/no-gi).