2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championship: A Comprehensive Preview

TULSA, Okla. – The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championship, presented by Allstate, is set to return to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for its 10th consecutive season, beginning on Friday, March 6th. All 14 Big 12 Wrestling programs will compete over two days for individual and team conference titles, as well as coveted berths in the NCAA Wrestling Championships.

Championship Details

The two-day championship will kick off on Friday, March 6th, at 10:00 a.m. CT. The competition will continue on Saturday, March 7th, culminating in the championship finals at 7:00 p.m. CT. All sessions will be streamed live on ESPN+ with commentary from Mike Leslie and Hardell Moore. Big 12 Sports provides a detailed preview of the event.

Competing Teams

The Big 12 Wrestling Championship includes both full-time members and affiliate programs. Full-time members competing include Arizona State, Iowa State, Oklahoma State and West Virginia. Affiliate programs participating are Air Force, California Baptist, Missouri, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, North Dakota State, Oklahoma, South Dakota State, Utah Valley, and Wyoming.

Brackets and Seeds Released

The Big 12 Conference has already released the seedings and brackets for the 2026 championship. Oklahoma State enters the tournament with six No. 1 seeds, leading the conference. Arizona State, Iowa State, and Missouri also secured No. 1 seeds in select weight classes. TheMat.com provides access to the full brackets.

Top Eight Seeds by Weight Class (as of March 2nd, 2026)

• 125 Pounds: Troy Spratley – Oklahoma State
• 133 Pounds: Jax Forrest – Oklahoma State
• 141 Pounds: Sergio Vega – Oklahoma State
• 149 Pounds: Casey Swiderski – Oklahoma State
• 157 Pounds: … (Full brackets available at TheMat.com)

Ticket and Venue Information

The championship will be held at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Group tickets (10 or more) are available by contacting Connie Lytle at connie.lytle@oakviewgroup.com. BOK Center implements a clear bag policy, allowing one clear bag per person (12” x 6” x 12”) or a one-gallon clear plastic bag, plus one small personal item (no larger than 5” x 8”). The venue is also cashless, accepting debit/credit cards only, with vouchers available for those without cards. Parking is available for purchase through ParkWhiz.

Looking Ahead

The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championship promises to be a thrilling competition, setting the stage for the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Fans can expect intense matchups and a showcase of top wrestling talent from across the conference.