Wrestling

The 2025-2026 wrestling season starts with the first practice on November 3rd with the initial meets beginning on November 17th. There are two classes for the 2025 - 2026 season, the largest 80 programs will compete in class 2A the remaining programs will compete in class 1A. 

The 2026 Girls State Wrestling Tournament takes place Feb. 5-6, 2026 at Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Regional competitions take place on January 30, 2026. There will be eight regional sites in each class located at schools across the state.

Season Information

Dates & Guidelines

The following dates and guidelines are approved for the 2025-26 school year. 

  • First Body Composition Assessment: Monday, October 13, 2025

  • Last Body Composition Assessment: January 29, 2026

  • IWCOA Convention: TBD

  • First practice: Monday, November 3, 2025

  • First Competition: Monday, November 17, 2025

  • Two Pound Growth Allowance: Monday, December 15, 2025

  • Regional Date:  January 30, 2026

  • Regional Locations: TBD

  • State tournament: February 5-6, 2026;  Xtream Arena, Coralville. 

Playing dates: 17 regular season competition dates with no more than being 15 varsity competition (9 for junior high)

Scrimmages: unlimited

Individual Limitations

Wrestlers are limited to six matches per day.

Academic Eligibility

Academic eligibility resumes at 12:01 a.m. on December 7, 2025

News

State Dual Meet Tournament Coming to Girls Wrestling in 2027

April 24th, 2025 in Wrestling

State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament Coming in 2026-27 Girls Wrestling Season

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State Wrestling Final Wrap UP

February 7th, 2025 in Wrestling

A final summary from the State Wrestling Tournament Finals

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State Wrestling Class 2A Day 1 Recap

February 6th, 2025 in Wrestling

Class 2A recap from Day 1 of the State Wrestling Tournament

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Partner Organizations

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