2026 NCAA DI Men's Wrestling Championships: Brackets, Schedule, Results The 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships will take place from March 4 to March 6, 2026, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event will feature 14 weight classes, with athletes competing in a single-elimination format. The tournament will begin with the 125-pound class, followed by the 133-pound, 141-pound, 157-pound, 165-pound, 184-pound, 197-pound, and 285-pound divisions. The final round will be held on March 6, with the championship matches determining the national champions. The selection of wrestlers for the tournament was finalized in early February, with 128 athletes qualifying from across the country. The bracket was released on February 15, with the first round matches scheduled for March 4. The tournament will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN2, with highlights and analysis provided by former champions and coaches. The schedule for the 2026 championships includes the following key events: March 4: First round matches begin at 10:00 AM, with the 125-pound and 133-pound classes competing first. The 141-pound and 157-pound divisions will follow at 1:00 PM, and the 165-pound and 184-pound classes will take the mat at 4:00 PM. The 197-pound and 285-pound divisions will compete in the evening session starting at 7:00 PM. March 5: Quarterfinal matches will be held in the morning, with the 125-pound, 133-pound, 141-pound, and 157-pound classes advancing to the semifinals. The 165-pound, 184-pound, 197-pound, and 285-pound divisions will compete in the afternoon session. The semifinals will conclude the day, with the final matchups for the championship set for March 6.#university_of_iowa #target_center #ncaa_di_men_s_wrestling_championships #minneapolis_minnesota #oklahoma_state_university
