The high school wrestlers in Texas have been hard at work for months, but their 2025-2026 season is winding down.

The first half of February will be busy with activity, as regional competition Feb. 6-7 will determine the qualifiers for the 2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament, which will be held Feb. 13-14 at The Berry Center in Cypress, Texas.

Along with the top young wrestlers in the Lone Star State, the FloWrestling cameras also are headed to the Houston area, and while the action won’t be broadcast live, each match will appear in the FloWrestling archives minutes after concluding. 

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For anyone doing some research to prepare for the 2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament, you’ll see that despite a history that began in the 1960s, the state event didn’t fall under the UIL umbrella until the 1998-1999 season. 

Multiple organizations help build the foundation, and the UIL has kept the sport thriving for another three decades. 

The UIL is the governing body for all public high school athletics and has its own storied history that began in 1910 and has adapted and evolved for over a century as the world itself has changed and evolved.

In UIL wrestling, there are two divisions for high school boys and two divisions for high school girls, Class 5A and 6A, though Texas actually is home to six conferences – 1A-6A (smallest to largest). In wrestling, Conference 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A schools compete for full honors in Conference 5A.

The weight classes for high school wrestling Texas are:

• Boys: 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
• Girls: 100, 107, 114, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 165, 185, 235

At the state tournament, each weight class features 16 athletes, with awards going to first through sixth place. Individual performances along the way help teams accumulate points for the team standings.

Since 2005, the top four finishers at the district meet move on to regional competition, and the top four placers at the regional meets advance to the state tournament. 

The UIL Texas State Tournament has only been held in four locations since 1999. Since 2016, the meet has found a home at The Berry Center. 

In 2025, the race to the boys 6A team title couldn’t have been any closer, as Allen edged Arlington Martin by a single point, 159-158. Conroe Woodlands College Park was third with 118.5 points. 

The 5A standings offered a little more breathing room to Canyon Randall, which outdistanced Cedar Park, 139.5-83.5. Amarillo Tascosa was third with 77.5 points.

The girls side in 2025 saw two runaway victories.

El Paso Eastwood cruised to the 6A championship with 130 points, besting Conroe Woodlands College Park (96) and Katy (85).

Lubbock Cooper got the job done in 5A with 110.5 points and was followed by Dumas (80) and Azle (71.5).

See What Happened At The 2025 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament: 2025 UIL Texas Wrestling State Championship Results And Brackets

As you get settled in to see who takes this year’s state titles, here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament, including a link to the brackets:

2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament Brackets

Here’s where you’ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament: 

2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament Brackets Can Be Found Here

How To Watch The 2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament 

Coverage of the 2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament on Feb. 13-14 won’t be live on FloWrestling, but the matches will appear in the archives on FloWrestling and the FloSports app within minutes.

There also will be news, notes, stats and more available on both platforms.

If you’re going to be in Texas and want to catch the action in person, visit this page for spectator and ticket information. 

2026 UIL Texas State Wrestling Tournament Schedule

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

All Times Central

Thursday, Feb. 12

• 3-5 p.m. – Class 5A/6A boys and girls team registration/packet pick-up
• 3-5 p.m. – Class 5A/6A boys and girls mat time/weight check
• 4:30 p.m. – Class 5A/6A boys/girls head coaches meeting 

Friday, Feb. 13

• 6 a.m. – Doors open for all teams
• 7 a.m. – Weigh-in for boys
• 7:30 a.m. – Doors open to the public
• 8:30 a.m. – Boys Championship Round 1 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 9:30 a.m. – Weigh-in for girls
• 11 a.m. – Girls Championship Round 1 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 1 p.m. – Mat cleaning/break
• 2 p.m. – Boys Championship Quarterfinals/ Consolation Round 1 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 4:15 p.m. – Girls Championship Quarterfinals/Consolation Round 1 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 6 p.m. – Boys Consolation Round 2 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 7:15 p.m. – Girls Consolation Round 2 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)

Saturday, Feb. 14

• 6 a.m. – Doors open for all teams
• 7 a.m. – Boys weigh-in
• 7:30 a.m. – Doors open to the public
• 8:30 a.m. – Boys Championship Semifinals/Consolation Round 3 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 9 a.m. – Girls weigh-in
• 10:30 a.m. – Girls Championship Semifinals/Consolation Round 3 (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• Noon – Boys Consolation Semifinals (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 1 p.m. – Girls Consolation Semifinals (5A on Mats 1-5; 6A on Mats 6-10)
• 2 p.m. – Mat cleaning/break 
• 2:30 p.m. – Boys 5A third- and fifth-place matches on Mat 4 & Mat 5, respectively
• 2:30 p.m. – Girls 5A third- and fifth-place matches on Mat 3 & Mat 2, respectively
• 2:30 p.m. – Girls 6A third- and fifth-place matches on Mat 8 & Mat 9, respectively
• 2:30 p.m. – Boys 6A third- and fifth-place matches on Mat 7 & Mat 6, respectively
• 4:15 p.m. – NFHS Coach of the Year presentation
• 4:30 p.m. – Parade of Champions
• 4:45 p.m. – Boys 5A/6A Championship Matches (5A on Mat 2; 6A on Mat 3)
• 4:45 p.m. – Girls 5A/6A Championship Matches (5A on Mat 1; 6A on Mat 4)

Did You Know: High School Wrestling In Texas Has A Layered History

The first official year of UIL competition for wrestling was the 1998-1999 campaign, with the first state champions being crowned in 1999. 

Through 2012, only Conference 5A competed in the state tournament. The following season saw the addition of Conference 4A, followed by 6A in 2015, which results in the current two-classification format featuring 5A and 6A.

Since the transition to UIL governance for the 1999 state meet, five boys have won four state titles, though the first four-peat wasn’t completed until 2012.

On the team side, Allen owns the most state championships with 15, followed by Canyon Randall with eight.

For the girls, four athletes have won four state titles, with the first accomplishing the feat in 2011.

Amarillo Caprock owns the most girls team championships with 11. El Paso Hanks is second with six. 

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Trackwrestling officially has merged with FloWrestling, bringing its powerful tournament tracking tools and live data into a modern, all-in-one platform. 

Fans can follow every bout with pro-grade brackets, mat schedules, team rosters and detailed wrestler profiles—all seamlessly integrated within FloWrestling.

This move delivers a faster, smarter and more connected experience for the wrestling community. Through the updated FloSports app, users can track live results, explore brackets and even sign up for free alerts so they never miss a match.

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