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January 23, 2026

2026 Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournaments

From duals to finals — here’s how and where to catch every match on TV and online.

February kicks off with packed arenas, championship moments, and the best high school wrestling Iowa has to offer. From team duals to individual titles, along with the continued growth of girls wrestling, fans will have several options to keep up with the action in Coralville and Des Moines.

This is what we know so far about dates, locations, and TV and streaming coverage for each tournament.

Schedule & How to Watch

Girls

🤼‍♀️ 2026 IGHSAU State Wrestling Tournament

📅 Dates: February 5–6, 2026

📍 Location: Xtream Arena – Coralville

It's time to get hyped for this year's girls' state wrestling tournament! With the growth this sport has seen in Iowa since the 2022-2023 season, you don't want to miss a moment of the action.

How to Watch:

Currently, final broadcast and streaming details for the girls’ state wrestling tournament still have yet to be announced.

Based on previous seasons, coverage is expected to include:

  • Iowa PBS broadcast and streaming coverage (Channel 27. Online details TBD)
  • IGHSAU digital platforms, including the IGHSAU website and YouTube channel (TBD)

Fans are encouraged to visit the IGHSAU website for the most up-to-date streaming links and tournament schedules.


Boys

🤼‍♂️ 2026 IHSAA State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament

📅 Date: February 7, 2026
📍 Location: Xtream Arena — Coralville

The 2026 IHSAA State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament brings Iowa’s top teams together for a full day of head-to-head competition.

How to Watch:

  • IHSAA Watch Page: Livestream coverage of the State Dual Team Finals

  • IHSAA YouTube Channel: Free streaming coverage of select 2025–26 state championship events (including the State Dual Team Finals)

  • FloWrestling: Subscription-based streaming with full tournament coverage

  • KSFY & KTIV (Channel 4): Broadcast coverage of the State Dual Team Finals


🤼 2026 IHSAA State Traditional Wrestling Tournament

📅 Dates: February 18–21, 2026

📍 Location: Casey’s Center — Des Moines

The IHSAA State Traditional Wrestling Tournament returns featuring Iowa’s top individual wrestlers competing for their chance at state titles.

How to Watch:

Coverage of the Traditional Tournament will be shared across multiple platforms:

  • FloWrestling: Subscription streaming with comprehensive coverage of all sessions
  • IHSAA Watch PageYouTube: Free streaming of select rounds and sessions for both semifinals and finals
  • KSFY & KTIV (Channel 4): Broadcast coverage of the semifinals
  • Iowa PBS (Channel 27​): Statewide broadcast and streaming coverage of the finals (Online details TBD)

***Keep an eye on the IHSAA Watch page as we get closer to the tournament for finalized links and schedules. With multiple viewing options available, fans can choose how they want to follow the tournament — whether streaming online or watching broadcast coverage.


Streaming platforms and coverage details can change as tournaments approach. For the most up-to-date information:

***We will update this page as additional details become available.