Six classifications of high school wrestlers are about to throw down for state titles in Virginia, and perhaps the toughest thing besides the competition will be the fans trying to decide which of the events to watch in person.

The 2026 Virginia High School League State Championships will be contested across three locations, with two happening simultaneously in different cities. 

But that’s where FloWrestling comes in. 

On the weekend of Feb. 20-21, the Class 1, 2 and 3 boys will head to the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, while the Class 4, 5, and 6 competitors visit the Virginia Beach Sports Center nearly 300 miles away in Virginia Beach. 

Obviously, the wrestling faithful can’t be in both locations at once, but with the help of FloWrestling and the FloSports app, they can be at one and watch the other at the same time. 

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When the Class 1-6 girls head to the Henrico Sports and Events Center on Feb. 24-25 for their own championship event, the option will be there to make a midweek trip to Nokesville, Virginia, or watch online, courtesy for FloWrestling.

To reach the state competition, the boys had to survive intense district and regional action. From each regional events, Class 1 and Class 2 advanced the top three placers to the state tournament, while Class 3-6 send the top four finishers. 

The girls had to fight their way through recent zone qualifiers, host by four cities between Jan. 30 and Feb. 5, with the top four finishers in each weight class advancing from their respective zones to the state championships, where each of the 12 weight classes will feature a 16-person bracket. 

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

What Are The Weight Classes For High School Wrestling In Virginia?

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.

2026 VHSL State Championships Brackets

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

• 2026 VHSL State Championships Brackets – Class 1, 2, 3 Boys
• 2026 VHSL State Championships Brackets – Class 4, 5, 6 Boys
• 2026 VHSL State Championships Brackets – Class 1-6 Girls

How To Watch The 2026 VHSL State Championships 

Live coverage of the 2026 VHSL Boys State Championships on Feb. 20-21 and 2026 VHSL Girls State Championships will be broadcast on FloWrestling and the FloSports app, with news, notes, stats and more available on both platforms.

• Class 1, 2, 3 Boys
• Class 4, 5, 6 Boys
• Class 1-6 Girls

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, spectator and ticket information are available here. 

State tournament tickets will be $20 per day. An all-tournament pass covering both days will be available for $30.

2026 VHSL State Championships Schedule

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

All Times Eastern

Class 1-3 Boys (Salem Civic Center)

Thursday, Feb. 19

• 6-7:30 p.m. – Scales available; On-site practices
• 7 p.m. – Head coach information pick-up/meeting

Friday, Feb. 20 

Class 1 & 2 have two mats each; Class 3 has four mats.

• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins for all weights
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – First Round (28 matches)
• 1-4 p.m. – Class 1-3 Quarterfinals & Round 1 Consolation For Class 3
• 4-4:30 p.m. – Break
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Class 1-2 Round 2 Consolation (28 matches)
• 4:30-6 p.m. – Class 3 Round 2 Consolation (14 matches)
• 7-8 p.m. – Class 3 Consolation Quarterfinals (14 matches)
• 7:30-9 p.m. – Class 1-2 Consolation Quarterfinals (14 matches)

Saturday, Feb. 21

All classes have two mats.

• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins for all weights 
• 9:30-11 a.m. – Semifinals
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Consolation Semifinals
• 1-3 p.m. – Consolation Finals (third/fourth, fifth/sixth)
• 3-4 p.m. – Set up for finals
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Championship Finals and awards

Class 4-6 Boys (Virginia Beach Sports Center)

Thursday, Feb. 19

• 6-7:30 p.m. – Scales available; On-site practices
• 7 p.m. – Head coach information pick-up/meeting

Friday, Feb. 20 

Class 4-6 each will use four mats.

• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins for all weights
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – First Round (28 matches)
• 1-4 p.m. – Quarterfinals & Round 1 Consolation (28 matches)
• 4-5 p.m. – Break
• 5-6:30 p.m. –Round 2 Consolation (14 matches)
• 7-8 p.m. – Consolation Quarterfinals (seven matches)

Saturday, Feb. 21

All classes have two mats.

• 8 a.m. – Weigh-ins for all weights 
• 9:30-11 a.m. – Semifinals
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Consolation Semifinals
• 1-3 p.m. – Consolation Finals (third/fourth, fifth/sixth)
• 3-4 p.m. – Set up for finals
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. – Championship Finals and awards

Class 1-6 Girls (Henrico Sports and Events Center)

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• 7 a.m. – Wrestlers and coaches enter the building
• 8:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins 
• 9 a.m. – Doors open for spectators
• 10 a.m. – First Round
• 12:30 p.m. – Round 1 Consolation
• 1-2 p.m. – Break  
• 2 p.m. – Championship Round 2
• 4 p.m. – Round 2 Consolation

*Schedule is subject to change.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• 7 a.m. – Wrestlers and coaches enter the building
• 8:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins 
• 8:30 a.m. – Doors open for spectators
• 9:30 a.m. – Championship Round 3
• 11 a.m. – Consolation Semifinals
• Noon – Fifth- and Sixth-Place matches
• 12:45 p.m. – Third- and Fourth-Place matches
• 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Break
• 2:30 p.m. – Introduction of finalists
• 2:45 p.m. – Championship Finals

2025-2026 FloWrestling High School Wrestling Rankings

Top 20 as of Feb. 18, 2026

Curious about how the top wrestlers from each state stack up against competitors from across the country?

Click here to see the latest high school rankings from FloWrestling.

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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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