Girls wrestling is relatively new to the championship landscape in North Carolina, but the student-athletes will have the opportunity to add to the sport’s growing popularity and evolving legacy as part of the 2026 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments.

The season-ending events will take place Feb. 19-21 at the 22,000-seat First Horizon Coliseum, part of the Greensboro Complex in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The girls, and then the boys, will have their chance in the spotlight with team and individual state titles on the line.

While boys wrestling has been crowning state champions since 1931, the first state meet for girls took place in 2024.

Once again, all of the action and drama from Greensboro will be broadcast live on live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.

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The individual championships will follow the boys-only 2026 North Carolina High School Athletic Association Dual Team Wrestling State Championships, which will take place Feb. 7 at the Novant Health Fieldhouse, also part of the Greensboro Complex.

The North Carolina Duals will feature eight classifications for the first time, a change from four in recent years. It’s the result of a realignment of the NCHSAA’s member schools, with a maximum of 64 schools in each classification. 

The changes won’t be as drastic at the individual state meet, where there will be seven classifications for the boys (1A and 2A are combined) and two for the girls (1A-4A and 5A-8A).

While the boys are fighting for the titles at the dual championships, which the girls don’t have, the girls will begin their quest for individual wrestling glory. 

Regional competition for the girls will take place Feb. 6-7, though the boys won’t be far behind. Their regional matches will be held Feb. 13-14, and the ultimate goal for all involved will be to qualify for the state meet Feb. 19-21.

The girls will wrestle Feb. 19-20, and the boys will take center stage Feb. 20-21.

At the first two editions of the Women’s Individual Wrestling Tournament in 2024 and 2025, there was only one division, with Lumberton and Jack Britt claiming the team titles, respectively. Jack Britt was the runner-up at the inaugural event. 

Among the champions at the 2025 meet was Weddington’s Breanna D’Leon, who won her second state championship and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler for her performance in the 144-pound weight class. 

On the boys side in 2025, there were three repeat team champions and one first-time winner. 

Mount Airy was able to break through for the 1A title, while Seaforth (2A), Union Pines (3A) and Davie (4A) all won for the second straight time. 

Read more about what happened at the 2025 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments: Girls | Boys

What Are The Weight Classes For High School Wrestling In North Carolina?

In Pounds

• 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

As you get ready to watch the 2026 edition of the NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments, here’s everything you need to know, including a link to the brackets:

2026 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments Schedule

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

All Times Eastern

Thursday, Feb. 19 (Girls Only)

• 1 p.m. – Registration opens
• 2 p.m. – Weigh-ins (Girls) 
• 3:30 p.m. – First Round – Girls (two mats per class)
• ~ 6 p.m. – Semifinals (Girls), Round 1 Consolation (Girls) (two mats per class)
• ~ 8 p.m. – Wrestling ends

Friday, Feb. 20 (Girls & Boys)

• 7 a.m. – Coliseum open for wrestlers and workers
• 7:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins (Girls); Weigh-ins (1A/2A Boys)
• 9 a.m. – Consolation Semifinals (Girls – five mats); 1A/2A Quarterfinals (Boys – five mats)
• 9:30 a.m. – 3A & 4A weigh-ins (Boys)
• 11 a.m. – 3A & 4A Championship Quarterfinals (Boys – five mats each)
• 11:30 a.m. – 5A & 6A weigh-ins (Boys)
• 1 p.m. – 5A & 6A Championship Quarterfinals (Boys- five mats each)
• 1:30 p.m. – 7A & 8A weigh-ins (Boys)
• 3 p.m. – 7A & 8A Championship Quarterfinals (Boys – five mats each)
• 4:30 p.m. – All seven boys classes: Championship Semifinals, followed by third-place matches for the girls
• 6:30 p.m. – Girls Parade of Champions, followed by Finals and awards

Saturday, Feb. 21 (Boys Only)

• 8 a.m. – Coliseum open for wrestlers and workers
• 8:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins (all classes)
• 10 a.m. – Round 1 Consolation (all seven classes – 10 mats)
• Noon – Consolation Semifinals (all seven classes – 10 mats)
• 2 p.m. – Mats reduced to seven
• 3 p.m. – Third-place matches (seven mats)
• 5 p.m. – Parade of Champions, followed by Finals and awards

2026 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments Brackets

Here’s where you’ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments: 

2026 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments Brackets

How To Watch The 2026 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments

Live coverage of 2026 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments on Feb. 19-21 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 North Carolina and want to catch the action in person, keep an eye on this page for spectator and ticket information. 

What Teams Won At The 2025 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments?

Girls

• Open – Jack Britt

Boys 

• 4A – Davie 
• 3A – Union Pines
• 2A – Seaforth
• 1A – Mount Airy

Complete 2025 NCHSAA State Individual Wrestling Tournaments Results: Girls | Boys

When Is The 2026 NCHSAA Dual Team Wrestling State Championships?

The journey to the hardware at the 2026 NCHSAA Dual Team Wrestling State Championships begins Feb. 3, with the first and second rounds of dual competition being hosted by the top four seeds in Class 2A-7A and the top two seeds in Class 1A and Class 8A.

Here are the numbers of teams in each of the final brackets this year: 1A (11), 2A (28), 3A (32), 4A (32), 5A (32), 6A (32), 7A (32) and 8A (16).

The third-round matches and the regional finals are set for Feb. 5, and the state champions will be decided Feb. 7 in Greensboro. 

At the 2025 NCHSAA Dual Team Wrestling State Championships, the final year with only four classifications, the champions were: Uwharrie Charter Academy (1A), Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School (2A), Union Pines High School (3A) and Cardinal Gibbons High School (4A). 

The win for Uwharrie Charter Academy was the team’s third in a row and fourth overall. The first came in 2019.

Check out the complete results from the 2025 North Carolina Duals.

Did You Know: High School Wrestling In North Carolina Began Almost A Century Ago

The first wrestling state champions in North Carolina were crowned in 1931, with Durham winning the first two single-classification team titles. 

Nearly a century later, Cary owns the most state championships with 12. The first came in 1977, and the most recent was in 2009. 

Two schools – Barium Springs (1934-1938) and T.W. Andrews (1987-1991) share the record for the most consecutive state titles with five. 

Individually, 10 wrestlers in North Carolina have won four state championships, with the last name being added to the list in 2022. The first was Albemarle’s Mike Kendall from 1988-1991.

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