How To Watch The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 2025
How To Watch The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 2025
The biggest weekend of college wrestling is almost here, as the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships kick off on March 20-22. Here's how to watch.
The 2024-25 NCAA Wrestling season is nearing its peak, with the 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship set to take over Philadelphia, Pa., on Thursday, March 20.
For three days, the Wells Fargo Center will host the sport's most challenging tournament, showcasing the nation's top wrestlers in a battle of strength, skill and determination.
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The NCAA Wrestling Championship has long been the gold standard of collegiate wrestling, with 889 individual titles, 94 team championships and seven four-time champions in its history.
Historically, Oklahoma State and Iowa dominated the tournament, claiming the majority of team titles since its inception in 1928. But in 2011, Penn State Wrestling changed the game, capturing 11 of the last 13 championships.
Under the guidance of Olympic gold medalist and head coach Cael Sanderson, who took the helm in 2009, the Nittany Lions have transformed into a powerhouse.
Sanderson's leadership has produced elite athletes like Olympic gold medalist David Taylor and double four-time NCAA champions Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks.
With Sanderson's program continuing to thrive, another historic chapter of NCAA Wrestling is set to unfold this year.
Here's how you can watch every moment.
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How to Watch NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025
Each match of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will be broadcast live on ESPN/ESPN+.
Archives of each match, highlights, news and more will be available here on FloWrestling for all FloSports & FloWrestling subscribers for the duration of their subscription.
NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025 Brackets
Brackets for the 2025 NCAA Division I Championships are available below, or on Trackwrestling here.
NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025 Schedule
All times Eastern
Thursday, March 20
- Noon | Session 1 - Pigtails & Round of 32
- 7 p.m. | Session 2 - Round of 16 & Consolations
Friday, March 21
- Noon | Session 3 - Quarterfinals & Consolations
- 8 p.m. | Session 4 - Championship Semifinals & Round of 12
Saturday, March 22
- 11 a.m. | Session 5 - Placement Matches
- 7 p.m. | Session 6 - Championship Finals
Where Are The NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025?
The 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships will be held in Philadelphia, Penn., at the Wells Fargo Center from March 20-22.
The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, at Rocket Arena.
Which Teams Are Competing At The NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025?
A total of 77 NCAA programs are allowed to compete in the DI Wrestling Championships.
Of those 77, a total of 66 teams will be competing at this year's championships.
Which Wrestlers Are Competing At The NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025?
There are a total of 330 wrestlers who gained spots at the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Over 280 wrestlers secured guaranteed placements through their efforts at their respective conference tournaments, with the remaining wrestlers gaining placements through at-large selections.
The full list of wrestlers competing at the 2025 NCAA Championships can be found here.
NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Rankings 2024-25
Rankings for NCAA Division 1 wrestlers in the 2024-25 season can be found of FloWrestling here.
FloWrestling compiles a list of the Top 20 pound-for-pound wrestlers, and wrestlers in each weight class, that is updated weekly to reflect changes throughout the season.
For any questions, comments or concerns, feel free to contact our rankers, Jon Kozak (Jonathan.Kozak@flosports.tv) and JD Rader (jd.rader@flosports.tv).
NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships 2024 Results
Below are the finals results from the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships. The full list of results can be found here.
- 125 - Richard Figueroa (Arizona State) 17-5 won by decision over Drake Ayala (Iowa) 27-5 (Dec 7-2)
- 133 - Vito Arujau (Cornell) 18-2 won by decision over Daton Fix (Oklahoma State) 21-1 (Dec 5-3)
- 141 - Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) 30-2 won by decision over Beau Bartlett (Penn State) 23-2 (Dec 4-1)
- 149 - Caleb Henson (Virginia Tech) 30-2 won by major decision over Austin Gomez (Michigan) 13-3 (MD 15-7)
- 157 - Levi Haines (Penn State) 23-0 won by decision over Jacori Teemer (Arizona State) 25-4 (Dec 5-0)
- 165 - David Carr (Iowa State) 27-2 won by decision over Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) 26-1 (Dec 9-8)
- 174 - Carter Starocci (Penn State) 17-2 won by decision over Rocco Welsh (Ohio State) 26-5 (Dec 2-0)
- 184 - Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa) 31-0 won by major decision over Dustin Plott (Oklahoma State) 31-4 (MD 14-5)
- 197 - Aaron Brooks (Penn State) 22-0 won by decision over Trent Hidlay (NC State) 28-1 (Dec 6-1)
- 285 - Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State) 20-0 won by major decision over Lucas Davison (Michigan) 22-5 (MD 13-4)
NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships 2024 Top 10 Team Results
Below are the final team results from the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships. The full list of team results can be found here.
Team | Points
- Penn State - 172.5
- Cornell - 72.5
- Michigan - 71
- Iowa State - 68.5
- Iowa - 67
- Arizona State - 64.5
- Virginia Tech - 64
- Ohio State - 62
- Nebraska - 60.5
- Oklahoma State - 56
NCAA D1 Wrestling All-Time Team Championship Titles
- Oklahoma State - 34 Team Titles (First - 1928, Latest - 2006)
- Iowa - 24 Team Titles (First - 1975, Latest - 2021)
- Penn State - 12 Team Titles (First - 1953, Latest - 2024)
- Iowa State - 8 Team Titles (First - 1933, Latest - 1987)
- Oklahoma - 7 Team Titles (First - 1936, Latest - 1974)
- Minnesota - 3 Team Titles (First - 2001, Latest - 2007)
- Arizona State - 1 Team Title (1988)
- Cornell (IA) - 1 Team Title (1947)
- Indiana - 1 Team Title (1932)
- Michigan State - 1 Team Title (1967)
- Northern Iowa - 1 Team Title (1950)
- Ohio State - 1 Team Title (2015)
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