As if the name FARGODOME alone doesn’t paint the picture of the perfect battleground, the venue soon will be bustling with North Dakota’s top high school wrestlers, all ready to throw down for one of this year’s coveted state championships.

From Feb. 19-21, the multi-purpose facility near downtown Fargo, North Dakota, will welcome hundreds of student-athletes and thousands of fans for the 2026 North Dakota High School Activities Association Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament.

The action-packed weekend will include individual and team competition for boys and girls looking to add their names to the record book and add to a tradition that spans nearly seven decades.

Though this tournament won’t be broadcast live on FloWrestling or the FloSports app, each match will appear in the FloWrestling archives minutes after concluding. 

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Once the first athletes hit the mats Feb. 19, the nonstop battles will feature boys individual and team competition across two classifications (Class A & Class B) and girls individual and team competition in one division.

Formally, it’s the NDHSAA Class A Individual State Tournament, Class B Individual State Tournament, Girls Individual State Tournament, Boys Dual State Tournament and Girls Dual State Tournament.

The boys in North Dakota have been fighting for state titles since 1959, while the dual championships were held for the first time in 2000.

From 1959 through 1968, only Class A existed for the boys, with Class B debuting in 1969. 

Girls wrestling joined the championship festivities in 2022, and the dual state championship for the girls came along a year later. 

The regional events that will determine the competitors for the state meet will take place Feb. 13-14.

The girls will be split across two regions (East and West) and two locations Feb. 13, and the boys will be separated the same way – two regional events in each classification – on Feb. 14. 

The top eight wrestlers in each weight class at each Class B regional event will qualify for the Class B state tournament. 

The top eight wrestlers in each weight class from each Class A regional will qualify for the Class A state event. 

The team dual tournaments (Class A Boys, Class B Boys, Girls) will feature eight-team, single-elimination competition.

As you get settled in for the new championship season, here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 NDHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament, including links to the brackets.

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

In Pounds

• Girls: 100, 106, 112, 118, 124, 130, 136, 142, 148, 155, 170, 190, 250
• Boys: 107, 114, 121, 127, 133, 139, 145, 152, 160, 172, 189, 215, 285

2026 NDHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament Brackets

Here’s where you’ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 NDHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament: 

• 2026 NDHSAA Class A Individual State Tournament
• 2026 NDHSAA Class B Individual State Tournament
• 2026 NDHSAA Girls Individual State Tournament

Brackets for the dual competition can be found here:

• 2026 NDHSAA Class A Boys Wrestling Team Dual State Tournament
• 2026 NDHSAA Class B Boys Wrestling Team Dual State Tournament
• 2026 NDHSAA Girls Wrestling Team Dual State Tournament

How To Watch The 2026 NDHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament

Coverage of the 2026 NDHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament won’t be broadcast live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app, but the matches will be available in the FloWrestling archives minutes after they conclude.

News, notes, stats and more will be available on both platforms.

If you’re going to be in the area and want to catch the action in person, check out this page for spectator and ticket information, along with pricing. 

2026 NDHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament Schedule

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

All Times Central

Thursday, Feb. 19 (Individuals)

• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins and skin checks
• 10 a.m. – First Round; Quarterfinals; 30-minute break; Round 1 Wrestlebacks
• 5 p.m. – Semifinals 

Friday, Feb. 20 (Individuals)

• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins and skin checks
• 10 a.m. – Round 2 Wrestlebacks; Round 3 Wrestlebacks; Consolation Semifinals; 30-minute break; Placing Rounds
• 3:30 p.m. – Hall of Fame
• 4:30 p.m. – Introductions/Finals

Saturday, Feb. 21 (Team Duals)

• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins and skin checks
• 10 a.m. – Class B & Girls Quarterfinals
• 11:30 a.m. – Class A Quarterfinals & Class B/Girls Consolation Semifinals
• 1 p.m. – All Semifinals & Class A Consolation Semifinals
• 2:30 p.m. – Third-, Fifth- and Seventh-Place Matches
• 4 p.m. – Championship Matches

What Teams Won At The 2025 NDHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Tournament?

Here are the 2025 team state champions in North Dakota:

Girls

• One Division – Minot
• Duals – Bismarck 

Boys

• Class A – Bismarck
• Class B – South Border
• Class A Duals – Bismarck Legacy
• Class B Duals – South Border

Did You Know: Bismarck High Is The School To Beat In North Dakota

Since 1960, the Bismarck High School boys have dominated the North Dakota Class A wrestling scene in a way that may never be seen again in another sport or state.

The team has won 42 team titles (one shared) at the original state championships, including the last eight. Minot High is next on the list with seven championships. 

The success for the Bismarck boys has continued into the dual championships, which began in 2000. The team has won 20 of the 26 events that have been held, including the first 10.

The Bismarck girls also are working on their own legacy, having won the team state title three consecutive times (2023-2025) and all three dual state championships that have been contested (2023-2025).

For the Class B boys, Napoleon has claimed 13 team titles, while Lisbon is second with nine. In the dual action, South Border has reigned supreme, winning seven times, including 2024 and 2025.

2025-2026 FloWrestling High School Wrestling Rankings

Top 20 as of Jan. 12, 2026

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

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