The first practices of the 2025-2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association wrestling season took place in late October, which doesn’t seem like that long ago, but it’s somehow already time to begin the process of crowning state champions.

The list of contenders for the 2026 Alabama Wrestling State Dual Championships will be whittled down in the coming weeks, with the top performers taking the spotlight Jan. 23 for the semifinal and final rounds of action, live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

All semifinal, consolation finals and championship matches will take place at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama. 

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Teams from across Alabama will put their hard work and preparation to the test in the coming days with the start of regional competition in four classifications – 1A-4A, 5A, 6A and 7A – with the top two teams from each region, determined by Jan. 12, advancing to championship play.

In the 1A-4A and 6A categories, the preliminary and quarterfinal rounds will take place Jan. 16 or Jan. 17, hosted by participating schools. 

The 5A and 7A quarterfinals will be held Jan. 16 or Jan. 17, also held at school facilities.

On Jan. 23, the remaining competitors will converge on the state-of-the-art Birmingham CrossPlex, a multi-sport venue that was constructed in 2011 and is the home of top-tier competition in track, swimming, volleyball, cheerleading, wrestling and so much more. 

The venue also was the backdrop for last year’s memorable championship round, where one classification was decided by a single point, and the other three featured lopsided victories.

The 7A title went to Huntsville for the third consecutive season, but it was a little close for comfort – a 33-32 win over Vestavia Hills. 

Class 6A and 5A also saw repeat champions - Mountain Brook and Scottsboro, respectively. Mountain Brook’s win also marked a three-peat. 

The 1A-4A crown went to Tallassee with the biggest margin of victory, a 69-11 win over Oak Brove. 

The Alabama State Dual Championships was held for the first time in 2017, while the first traditional state championship event took place in 1956.

As you get settled in for the new championship season, here's everything you need to know about the 2026 AHSAA Wrestling State Dual Championships, including a link to the brackets:

2026 AHSAA Wrestling State Dual Championships Schedule

Here’s a look at when everything is going down in Alabama:

Class 5A & 7A

Friday or Saturday, Jan. 16 or Jan. 17

Quarterfinals – eight teams (host schools)

Friday, Jan. 23

Semifinals, consolation finals and championship matches – four teams (Birmingham CrossPlex)

Class 1A-4A & 6A

Friday or Saturday, Jan. 16 or Jan. 17

Preliminary rounds and quarterfinals – 16 teams (host schools)

Friday, Jan. 23

Semifinals, consolation finals and championship matches – four teams (Birmingham CrossPlex)

2026 AHSAA Wrestling State Dual Championships Brackets

Here’s where you’ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 Alabama State Dual Championships: 

2026 AHSAA State Dual Championships Brackets

How To Watch The 2026 AHSAA Wrestling State Dual Championships 

Live coverage of the AHSAA Wrestling State Dual Championships on Jan. 23 will be broadcast on FloWrestling and the FloSports app, with news, notes, stats and more available on both platforms.

Archives will be available immediately following the conclusion of each match.

If you’re going to be in Alabama and want to catch the action in person, ticket prices for the preliminary and quarterfinal rounds will be $8, plus fees. Tickets for the semifinals and finals at the Birmingham CrossPlex will be $10, plus fees. 

About The Birmingham CrossPlex

The facility features more than 750,000 square feet of space, a 75,000-square foot floor for track & field, volleyball, gymnastics and more, an Olympic-size pool, 5,000 square feet of meeting space, parking for 1,000, concessions, VIP suites, a spacious and versatile concourse and retail space. 

The 5,000-seat Bill Harris Arena is connected to the CrossPlex and features its own 20,000 square feet of versatile space for concerts, sporting events, trade shows, rodeos – even the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships. 

In 2014, the arena underwent a $3 million renovation that included a new LED scoreboard, basketball court, HVAC system and more. 

The property is conveniently located near downtown Birmingham, so entertainment, dining and shopping are just minutes away.

What Teams Won At The 2025 AHSAA Wrestling State Dual Championships?

• 7A – Huntsville def. Vestavia Hills, 33-32
• 6A – Mountain Brook def. Athens, 54-21
• 5A – Scottsboro def. Springville, 57-22
• 1A-4A – Tallassee def. Oak Brove, 69-11

Read more: 2025 Alabama AHSAA State Dual Championships Results And Brackets

When Are The 2026 AHSAA Traditional Wrestling State Championships?

The 2026 AHSAA State Wrestling Championships and the 2026 AHSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships will take place Feb. 12-14 at the Von Braun Center South Hall in Huntsville, Alabama. 

Once again, every match from the event will be available on FloWrestling. For this event, however, the matches will be archived and available minutes after they conclude. FloWrestling coverage will not be live.

• The classifications for the boys again will be: 1A-4A | 5A | 6A | 7A.
• The girls will compete across two categories: 1A-5A | 6A-7A.

Click here to see what happened at the 2025 AHSAA State Wrestling Championships. 

Did You Know: Wrestling State Championships Have Been Awarded In Alabama Since 1956

Vestavia Hills owns the record for the most team state championships in Alabama with 17, won from 1976-2023.

Benjamin Russell is second overall with 14 titles, but that includes a record 11 straight from 1959-1969. 

And here’s one of the wackiest stats of all – 10 Alabama wrestlers have won five or more state championships, with three owning six apiece. 

2025-2026 FloWrestling High School Wrestling Rankings

Top 20 as of Jan. 2, 2026

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