Date & location revealed for next Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport

The 14th edition of Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport from GCW now has a location and date attached.

Announced Wednesday on social media by Barnett himself, the next show will be held on August 2nd at the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey.

As of now, Barnett will host three Bloodsports in 2025. The first was held as part of the GCW Collective during WrestleMania 41 weekend in the Las Vegas area with this New Jersey show as the second. The third will be held in September as the format debuts in London, England.

Last year, there were four-such events with one taking place in Tokyo, Japan, for the first time. It was the most per year since 2021’s four.

No names were announced as of now, but could include multiple WWE and WWE NXT talents as it has in recent times — most notably with Natalya debuting in April. Other organizations like AEW and TNA have been represented as well.

History of Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport

The former UFC heavyweight champion took over on the homage to the classic Jean Claude Van Damme film in April 2019 after the first was named for Matt Riddle.

The unique format where matches can only end via knockout or submission on a ring mat with no ropes has featured an influx of talent from across the wrestling world.

Past competitors include Barnett, Natalya, Jon Moxley, Shayna Baszler, Josh Alexander, Eddie Kingston, Charlie Dempsey, Masha Slamovich, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and more.