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When Does Luke Lilledahl Wrestle at the 2026 U23 World Championships?

When Does Luke Lilledahl Wrestle at the 2026 U23 World Championships?

Find out when Luke Lilledahl wrestles at the 2026 U23 World Championships, including his 57 kg competition date, session times and how to watch live.

Oct 12, 2026 by Allen Catour
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57 kg 1st Place Match - Spencer Lee, Hawkeye WC/ Titan Mercury Wrestling Club vs Luke Lilledahl, NLWC/TMWC9:48

Luke Lilledahl will compete at 57 kg in men's freestyle at the 2026 U23 World Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 12-18, at the Thomas & Mack Center. Men's freestyle competition runs Oct. 16-18, with Lilledahl scheduled to wrestle Saturday, Oct. 17. 

The Penn State wrestler enters the tournament as the reigning U23 world champion at 57 kg and will look to defend his title.

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When Does Luke Lilledahl Wrestle at U23 Worlds?

Lilledahl's first matches are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, when the 57 kg division begins competition.

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
  • Weight class: 57 kg
  • Qualification rounds: 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET)
  • Semifinals: 4:45 p.m. PT (7:45 p.m. ET)
  • Medal matches: Sunday, Oct. 18, beginning at 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET)

Lilledahl's exact bout time and opening opponent will be determined by the bracket, which is scheduled to be announced Thursday, Oct. 15. The qualification rounds and semifinals take place Saturday, while the medal matches for his group are scheduled for Sunday.

How To Watch Luke Lilledahl at the 2026 U23 World Championships

The 2026 U23 World Championships will stream live on FloWrestling. Fans can watch Lilledahl compete at 57 kg and follow the rest of Team USA throughout the tournament in Las Vegas.

What Is at Stake for Luke Lilledahl?

Lilledahl enters the U23 World Championships as the reigning world champion at 57 kg after winning gold at the 2025 U23 World Championships. He will look to defend his title and become a back-to-back U23 world champion.

A second consecutive U23 world title would add another international championship to Lilledahl's resume as he continues his rise in men's freestyle wrestling.

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