Recent News

Bout at the Ballpark presented by Kubota International Pairings Finalized

Bout at the Ballpark is the first of its kind event with elite collegiate and international wrestlers at one competition. The two wrestling mats will be located between the areas of pitcher’s mound and second base and placed on raised stages.

Due to Inclement Weather, Hall of Fame Will Be Closed Friday, February 4

Due to inclement weather, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be closed Friday, February 4.

Please stay safe and we hope you will come visit us on another day.

Women’s and Girls Teams Encouraged To Share Photos

National Girls & Women in Sports Day is Wednesday, February 2, and USA Wrestling would like to celebrate the explosive growth of women’s wrestling by having teams post pictures on social media.

Hall of Fame Has Limited Number of All-Session Tickets Available For 2022 NCAA Division I Championships

The Hall of Fame has a limited number of all-session tickets available for the NCAA Division I Championships on March 17-19 in Detroit. To be eligible to purchase two tickets in the Hall’s section, you must make a tax-deductible donation of $500.

U.S., Mongolia Women's Freestyle, Greco-Roman Match Added To Bout at the Ballpark

Bout at the Ballpark on February 12 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, will feature United States vs. Iran in men’s freestyle, U.S. vs. Mongolia in women’s freestyle, a Greco-Roman bout and NCAA dual between Oklahoma State and Iowa.

Meritorious Official Darold D. Henry Passes Away

Darold D. Henry was the referee who raised Pat Smith’s hand in 1994 when the Oklahoma State wrestler and Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame became the first-ever four-time NCAA Division I champion.

NCAA Releases First Coaches Ranking For 2022 DI Wrestling Championships

Lots of winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, including six of the top-ranked wrestlers: Roman Bravo-Young, Aaron Brooks, David Carr, Yianni Diakomihalis, Keegan O`Toole and Gable Steveson.

2022 and 2023 Women’s Wrestling and Freestyle World Cup to be held in Coralville, Iowa at Xtream Arena

United World Wrestling has awarded both the 2022 and 2023 Men’s and Women’s Freestyle World Cup events to Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The 2022 competition will be held December 10-11, and the 2023 competition is set for December 9-10.

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