It’s tournament time in the Land of Enchantment, and the top female and male wrestlers will need to conjure up their best performances with titles on the line at the 2026 New Mexico Activities Association State Wrestling Championships.

Both groups will compete simultaneously at the Rio Rancho Event Center in Rio Rancho New Mexico, on Feb. 20-21, and all of the action will be broadcast live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app. 

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For the 2025-2026 season, the number of weight classes for the girls has been expanded from 12 to 14, with competition taking place across one 67-school classification (A-5A) and two regions. 

On the boys side of things, schools are divided into two classifications (A-4A, 5A) and two regions. For this season, Class A-4A included 40 schools, and 5A had 27.

The regional events took place Feb. 6-7 (girls) and Feb. 13-14 (boys) and set the stage for another epic state meet. 

Seven athletes per weight class from each region automatically qualified for the state tournament, while two software-determined wildcards also were selected to complete the 16-person championship brackets. 

The first state championships for the boys were awarded in 1957, and the girls joined the festivities in 2020.

In 2025, the Cleveland girls won their second consecutive team state title under head coach Macario Borrego, while the Volcano Vista boys won their third straight Class 5A crown. The Class A-4A championship went to Aztec, which previously won five in a row from 2018-2022.

As you get ready to watch the 2026 NMAA State Wrestling Championships, here’s everything you need to know, including a links to the brackets:

What Are The Weight Classes For High School Wrestling In New Mexico?

In Pounds

• Boys: 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285
• Girls: 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 235  

2026 NMAA State Wrestling Championships Brackets

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

• 2026 NMAA State Wrestling Championships Brackets

How To Watch The 2026 NMAA State Wrestling Championships

Live coverage of the 2026 NMAA State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 20-21 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 the area and want to catch the action in person, visit this page for spectator and ticket information.

2026 NMAA State Wrestling Championships Schedule

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

All Times Mountain

Friday, Feb. 20

• 7 a.m. – Athlete/coach entry
• 8:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins
• 9 a.m. – Doors open
• 10 a.m.-Noon – Girls Round 1
• 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Boys A-4A Round 1
• 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Boys 5A Round 1
• 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Break
• 2:30-3:45 p.m. – Girls Round 1 Consolation
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Boys A-4A Round 1 Consolation
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Boys 5A Round 1 Consolation
• 4:30-5:45 p.m. – Girls Championship Quarterfinals
• 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Boys A-4A Championship Quarterfinals
• 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Boys 5A Championship Quarterfinals
• 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Girls Round 2 Consolation
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Boys A-4A Round 2 Consolation
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Boys 5A Round 2 Consolation

Saturday, Feb. 21 

• 7 a.m. – Athlete/coach entry 
• 10-11:30 a.m. – Girls Championship Semifinals
• 10-11:30 a.m. – Boys A-4A Championship Semifinals
• 10-11:30 a.m. – Boys 5A Championship Semifinals
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Girls Round 3 Consolation
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Boys A-4A Round 3 Consolation
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Boys 5A Round 3 Consolation
• 1-2:30 p.m. – Girls Consolation Semifinals
• 1-2:30 p.m. – Boys A-4A Consolation Semifinals
• 1-2:30 p.m. – Boys 5A Consolation Semifinals
• 2:30-3 p.m. – Break
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Third- and Fifth-Place matches
• 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Championships Finals
• 8:30-9 p.m. – Team Awards

*All times are tentative.

What Teams Won At The 2025 NMAA State Wrestling Championships?

• Boys 5A – Volcano Vista 
• Boys A-4A – Aztec 
• Girls A-5A – Cleveland 

Read more: 2025 NMAA New Mexico State Wrestling Championship Results And Brackets

Did You Know: New Mexico Has Almost 40 Athletes With Four Or More State Titles

The first wrestling state championships in New Mexico were awarded in 1957 (boys) and 2020 (girls).

New Mexico has seen nine boys with five state championships. The first was Michael Scott Owen from Carlsbad from 1994-1998, and the most recent were Niko Trujillo (Cobre) and Bryson Valdez (Aztec) from 2020-20224.

Another 26 boys are four-time state champions. 

For the girls, two wasted no time finding their way into the record book. 

Aztec’s Makayla Munoz became the first three- and four-time winner, reaching the top of the podium from 2020-2023.

Lorianna Piestewa of Miyamura added her name to the lists from 2021-2024.

Four other girls have won three state titles. 

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Top 20 as of Feb. 18, 2026

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Trackwrestling Has Joined The New FloWrestling

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.

FloWrestling Archived Footage

Video footage from all events on FloWrestling will be archived and stored in a video library for FloWrestling subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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