Strike First.
Submit Everything.
The Carolina Copperheads compete in the Professional Grappling Federation. Built on technique, built for winning. Follow the roster, catch every event, and rep the team.
The Copperheads
A Professional Grappling Federation franchise representing the Carolinas. Every athlete on this team earned their spot through skill, grit, and relentless mat time.
Compete
PGF bouts are submission-only, high-stakes, and built for the most technical grapplers in the country. We show up ready.
Train
Copperhead athletes come from elite wrestling, BJJ, and submission grappling backgrounds. Preparation is the standard here.
Represent
When you wear Copperhead gear, you wear Carolina. Follow the team, come to events, and make some noise on the mat.
The Roster
Roster being finalized for the 2025 PGF season. Check back soon.
Season Schedule
Every PGF event the Copperheads compete in this season. Dates and venues updated as confirmed.
| Date | Event | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | PGF Season Opener | Carolina Region, TBD | Announce Soon |
| TBD | PGF Regular Season Bout #1 | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | PGF Regular Season Bout #2 | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | PGF Playoffs | TBD | TBD |
| TBD | PGF Championship | TBD | TBD |
Full schedule releases when the PGF announces the 2025 season calendar. Get notified →
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Born From The Mat Up
The Carolina Copperheads are one of the newest franchises competing in the Professional Grappling Federation, the fastest-growing professional grappling league in the country.
Rooted in the Carolinas, this team is built on submission grappling, elite-level technique, and a culture that values the work over everything else. We are not here to participate. We are here to submit.
As the roster comes together for the 2025 PGF season, every athlete who puts on the Copperheads uniform carries that standard with them to the mat.
What Makes a Copperhead
This is not a participation league. PGF athletes are submission specialists, and every member of this roster reflects that standard.
Submission First
Every Copperhead athlete is trained to finish. We do not play for points. We look for the submission every time we hit the mat.
Elite Backgrounds
Our roster draws from competitive wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and no-gi submission grappling at the highest amateur and professional levels.
Compete to Win
We enter every PGF event with one objective: win. The Copperheads are built around a competitive culture that does not accept losing as a norm.
Carolina Roots
Representing the Carolinas in the PGF means something to this team. We carry regional pride every time we step on the mat.
Fan-Facing Franchise
The PGF is built for fans. Live events, streaming, and a merch line that lets you follow the Copperheads all season long.
Growing Fast
Professional grappling is one of the fastest-growing combat sports markets in the country. The Copperheads are positioned right at the front of that wave.
Follow the Copperheads
All Season
Shop the merch, catch the events, and stay locked in as the 2025 PGF roster takes shape. This is just the start.
Contact the Copperheads
Media inquiries, athlete interest, sponsorship opportunities, and fan questions. Drop us a message and we will get back to you.
Reach the Team
Whether you are a prospective athlete, a brand looking to partner, or a fan wanting to know more about the 2025 PGF season, we want to hear from you.
Think you have what it takes to compete for the Copperheads? Send us your background and competition record using the form. Roster spots for the 2025 PGF season are open to qualified submission grapplers.
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