Coralville's Xtream Arena to Host First-Ever Iowa Girls State Dual Wrestling Tournament

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) announced the new event will take place in January 2027.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) has announced that Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa will host the first-ever Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament in January 2027. The event will take place on January 22, 2027, continuing Xtream Arena's reputation as a premier venue for wrestling in the state.

Why it matters

The addition of the girls state dual wrestling tournament represents another milestone in the growth and recognition of girls wrestling in Iowa. Xtream Arena has established itself as the go-to venue for major high school wrestling and volleyball events in the state, cementing Iowa City and Coralville as the 'WrestleTown USA' hub.

The details

The IGHSAU selected Xtream Arena as the host site due to its experience hosting the state's individual girls wrestling championships since 2023, as well as the state volleyball tournament since 2022. The arena has also hosted the Iowa High School Athletic Association Boys State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament, the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships, and other major wrestling events.

  • The Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament will take place on January 22, 2027.

The players

Erin Gerlich

Executive director of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU).

Josh Schamberger

President of Think Iowa City and the Iowa City Area Sports Commission.

Xtream Arena

A multi-purpose arena in Coralville, Iowa that has hosted numerous high school and collegiate wrestling and volleyball events.

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What they’re saying

“There is no better place to host our state dual meet tournament than WrestleTown USA. Coralville and Iowa City are the premier hub for wrestling in Iowa, and we are thrilled to extend the strong relationship we've built with Xtream Arena and great people at The Iowa City Area Sports Commission.”

— Erin Gerlich, Executive director, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) (si.com)

“We are honored to host the inaugural girls state dual tournament and continue our collective efforts to grow the sport. Our community values its important role to create another atmosphere and experience for the Iowa Girl that will be remembered for a lifetime.”

— Josh Schamberger, President, Think Iowa City and the Iowa City Area Sports Commission (si.com)

What’s next

The inaugural Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament will take place at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on January 22, 2027.

The takeaway

The selection of Xtream Arena as the host site for the first-ever Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament solidifies Iowa City and Coralville's status as the epicenter of high school wrestling in the state, further boosting the growth and recognition of girls wrestling in Iowa.