FloWrestling subscribers and fans of California high school wrestling have been able to watch the 2025-2026 postseason unfold through a variety of dual, divisional, sectional and Masters events, but the light at the end of the tunnel has been the state meet. 

It’s finally that time, and now the year’s top performers are headed to Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, California, for the 2026 California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships presented by the California Correctional Peace Officers Association.

The event will be held Feb. 26-28, and while the action 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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The pool of athletes who will be competing for state championships hail from California’s 10 geographic sections.

While the multi-tiered structure of high school sports in the Golden State seems complex, it’s designed to provide a fair and balanced competitive environment that assures teams and competitors are competing against opponents of similar skill levels from school of similar sizes. 

Each section is split into divisions, and there are leagues within the divisions. The goal is to progress from league play to divisional meets to sectional competition to the state tournament. 

As you get settled in for the grand finale of the championship season, here's everything you need to know about the 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships, including a link to the brackets:

What Are The Weight Classes In California High School Wrestling?

In Pounds

• Boys: 108, 115, 122, 128, 134, 140, 146, 152, 159, 167, 177, 192, 217, 287 
• Girls: 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 137, 142, 147, 157, 172, 192, 237

NOTE: The additional 2-pound growth allowance has been added to these weight classes. According to NFHS rules, wrestlers will be given one pound for the second day weigh-in.

How Many Wrestlers From Each Section Advanced To The State Tournament?

Here’s a look at how many athletes from each section, per weight class, will advance to the state event:

Boys

• Southern Section: 10
• Central Section: 10
• Sac-Joaquin Section: 5
• North Coast Section: 2
• Central Coast Section: 4
• San Diego Section: 4*
• Northern Section: 2
• Los Angeles Section: 1
• Oakland Section: 1
• San Francisco Section: 1

*San Diego Section will fill any voids left vacant by the Oakland Section.

Girls

• Southern Section: 8
• Central Section: 5
• Sac-Joaquin Section: 5
• Northern Section: 2
• North Coast Section: 3
• Central Coast Section: 4
• San Diego Section: 3
• Los Angeles Section: 2

Read more about the 2025 state meet: 2025 CIF California State Wrestling Championship Results And Brackets

2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships Brackets

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

• 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships Brackets Can Be Found Here

How To Watch The 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships

Coverage of the 2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 26-28 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, go to this page for spectator and ticket information.

2026 CIF State Wrestling Championships Schedule

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

All Times Pacific

Thursday, Feb. 26 – Session I

• 6-9:30 a.m. – Team registration
• 6:30-6:50 a.m. – Coaches’ meeting
• 7 a.m. – Weigh-ins (girls)
• 8 a.m. – General admission
• 9 a.m.-Noon – Girls Round 1 (10 mats)
• 9:30-9:50 a.m. – Coaches’ meeting
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Groom check (boys)
• 10 a.m. – Weigh-ins (boys)
• Noon-2 p.m. – Girls Round 2 (10 mats)
• Noon-2 p.m. – Boys Round 1 (10 mats)
• 2-5:30 p.m. – Boys Round 2 (10 mats)
• 5:30-7 p.m. – Boys Round 3 (10 mats)

Friday, Feb. 27 – Session II

• 6:30-7 a.m. – Groom check (boys)
• 7 a.m. – Weigh-in (boys)
• 7-7:30 a.m. – Groom check (girls)
• 7:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins (girls)
• 8 a.m. – General admission
• 9-10 a.m. – Boys Round 4/Consolation Pig Tail (10 mats/five mats)
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Girls Round 3/Consolation Round 1 (10 mats/five mats)
• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Boys Round 5/Consolation Round 1 (10 mats/five mats)
• 1-4 p.m. – Boys Round 6/Girls Round 4 – Quarterfinals (six mats)
• 1-4 p.m. – Boys Round 6/Girls Round 4 – Consolation Round 2 (four mats)
• 4-6 p.m. – Boys Round 7/Girls Round 5 – Consolation Round 3 (10 mats/five mats)

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Session III/Session IV

• 6:30-7 a.m. – Groom check (boys)
• 7 a.m. – Weigh-ins (boys)
• 7-7:30 a.m. – Groom check (girls)
• 7:30 a.m. – Weigh-ins (girls)
• 8 a.m. – General admission
• 9-10:30 a.m. – Boys Round 8/Girls Round 6 – Consolation Round 4 (eight mats/four mats)
• 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Boys Round 9/Girls Round 7 – Consolation Round 5/Championship Semifinals (eight mats/four mats)
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Boys Round 10/Girls Round 8 – Consolation Semifinals (eight mats/four mats)
• 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Boys Round 11/Girls Round 9 – Third-, Fifth-, Seventh-Place matches (six mats/three mats)
• 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Break
• 4:45 p.m. – General Admission
• 5:45-6:15 p.m. – Recognition program and national anthem
• 6:15-9:15 p.m. – Championships Finals (two mats)

Did You Know: High School Championship Wrestling In California Spans Five Decades

The first CIF state championship for boys was held in 1973. The first event for the girls took place in 2011. 

Amazingly, it took three decades for California to see its first four-time state champion. That honor went to Bakersfield’s Darrell Vasquez from 1999-2002 at 103, 112, 119 and 125 pounds. In the years since, three more athletes have added their names to the list.

There are 24 three-time champions and 83 wrestlers who have won twice. 

On the girls side, five wrestlers own three CIF state titles. 

Clovis tops the list of all-time team titles with 13, while the Selma girls lead the way with three.

The Central Section Division IV boys tournament first was held during the 2021-2022 season. 

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.

Throwback: 2022 CIF State Wrestling Championships Boys Finals

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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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