Virginia Wrestling Announces Challenging 2025-26 Schedule
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Charlottesville, VA – The University of Virginia wrestling program released its full schedule for the 2025-26 season today, October 9, 2025, promising a rigorous slate of competition that includes matchups against both ACC opponents and nationally ranked programs.The Cavaliers will face a diverse range of challenges,from early-season tournaments to crucial conference duals,culminating in the ACC and NCAA Championships.
The schedule is designed to test the Hoos throughout the year, building towards peak performance for the postseason. Virginia will compete in both individual tournaments and team dual meets, providing opportunities for wrestlers to showcase their skills and gain valuable experiance. The program aims to build on recent successes and contend for ACC and national titles.
Early Season Tests
virginia’s competitive season kicks off with the WrangleMania event on November 8, 2025, where they will square off against Long Island University (LIU) and Lehigh in dual meets. The following day, November 9, 2025, the Cavaliers will participate in the Journeymen Collegiate Classic.
A busy stretch of dual competition follows, with Virginia traveling to Kent State on November 15, 2025, and Michigan on November 23, 2025. November concludes with a dual at Bloomsburg on November 29,2025. December features a tri-meet at East Stroudsburg on December 7, 2025, against Bridgeport and East Stroudsburg, and a quad meet at Bucknell on December 21, 2025, where they will wrestle Hofstra, Bucknell, and Morgan State.The Cavaliers will close out the 2025 calendar year with a dual at Penn on December 22, 2025.
New Year, New Challenges
the Cavaliers will begin 2026 with the southern Scuffle on January 3-4, 2026, marking the final tournament competition of the season.
The ACC portion of the schedule includes three home duals and three road duals.Virginia will host North Carolina on January 16, 2026, Stanford on January 24, 2026, and Virginia Tech on February 6, 2026. Road duals are scheduled against NC State on January 9, 2026, Duke on January 30, 2026, and Pitt on February 20, 2026.
Championship Season
The ACC Championships will be hosted by Virginia Tech on March 8, 2026. the NCAA Championships will then take place in Cleveland from march 19-21, 2026.
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| WrangleMania | 11/8/2025 | TBD |
| Journeymen Collegiate Classic | 11/9/2025 | TBD |
| Southern Scuffle | 1/3-4/2026 | TBD |
| ACC Championships | 3/8/2026 | Virginia Tech |
| NCAA Championships | 3/19-21/2026 | cleveland |
Did You Know?
The Southern Scuffle is consistently ranked as one of the most competitive in-season wrestling tournaments in the country, attracting top talent from across the nation.
Pro Tip:
Keep an eye on the Cavaliers’ dual meet against Virginia Tech on February 6,2026,as it’s always a highly anticipated rivalry match.
We’ve put together a challenging schedule that will prepare our team for success in the ACC and NCAA Championships,
– Virginia Wrestling Head Coach
What are your predictions for the Cavaliers this season? Will they be able to contend for an ACC title? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Virginia Wrestling: A Tradition of Excellence
The University of Virginia wrestling program has a long and storied history, consistently producing All-Americans and competing at the highest level of collegiate wrestling. The program has seen numerous individual ACC champions and NCAA qualifiers, establishing itself as a perennial contender in the conference and a respected program nationally. Recent years have seen increased investment in the program, with upgrades to facilities and coaching staff, signaling a commitment to continued success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first tournament of the season for Virginia Wrestling?
The first tournament of the season is the WrangleMania event on November 8, 2025.
Where will the ACC championships be held in 2026?
The 2026 ACC Championships will be hosted by Virginia Tech.
When is the dual meet against Virginia Tech?
The dual meet against Virginia Tech is scheduled for February 6, 2026.
Where are the NCAA Championships taking place in 2026?
The 2026 NCAA Championships will be wrestled in Cleveland.
What is the final tournament competition of the season?
The Southern Scuffle, held on January 3-4, 2026, is the final tournament competition of the season.
We’re excited to follow the Cavaliers throughout the 2025-26 season! Be sure to share this article with fellow wrestling fans and stay tuned for updates. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news and scores!
