The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships will be held Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A total of 84 nationally ranked wrestlers will compete for 63 conference crowns and NCAA allocations. Brackets and pre-seeds have been released ahead of the competition.
2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships Schedule
Friday, March 6
Session 1: Preliminary & Quarterfinal Matches — 10:00 a.m. CT
Session 2: Semifinal & Consolation Quarterfinal Matches — 5:00 p.m. CT
Saturday, March 7
Session 3: Consolation Semifinals— 12:00 p.m. CT
Session 4: Finals — 7 p.m. CT
Big 12 Wrestling Championship Pre-Seeds
Pre-seeds have been released for ten weight classes, ranging from 125 lbs to 285 lbs. Each weight class features a different number of automatic qualifiers, from four in the 165 lbs class to eight in the 133 and 197 lbs classes.
Oklahoma has six wrestlers seeded in the top eight, with Carter Schubert earning the No. 2 seed at 174 pounds. Conrad Hendriksen (125 lbs), DJ Parker (197 lbs), and Juan Mora (285 lbs) have received No. 5 seeds. Tyler Wells (141 lbs) and Brian Soldano (184 lbs) are both No. 6 seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dates will the 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships take place?
The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships will take place on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7.
Where will the 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships be held?
The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
How many wrestlers are competing in the championships?
84 nationally ranked wrestlers will be competing for 63 conference crowns and NCAA allocations.
As the Big 12 Wrestling Championships approach, which storylines and individual matchups will prove most compelling as wrestlers vie for conference titles and NCAA qualification?
