Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir 48th edtion

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

• U18 on Saturday
• U15 and U21 on Sunday

Contest times

• Judokas U15 years: 3 minutes
• Judokas U18 years and U21 years: 4 minutes

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

• It is possible to weigh-in 1 day before the matches.
• Every judoka may report, maximum two times, during one weigh-in round only.
• If, during the second weigh-in, the actual weight does not meet the declared weight category, it is possible, with a € 5,- administration fee, to register for a different weight category.
• It is not possible to test weight before an official weigh-in.

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

• Next to a medal, each price winner also receives a Matsuru discount coupon ranging from 20% to 40%.
• A club can qualify for the Smit trophy, the Matsuru Dutch Open Espoir club prize.
  On both days, before matches start, a club must hand in names of 5 favorite judokas from that club.

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.