Ohio High School Wrestling State Tournament Returns

Schedule, returning champions, and top storylines for the 2026 OHSAA wrestling championships

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:49am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The 2026 Ohio high school state wrestling tournament is set to take place this weekend at Value City Arena. The event will feature four separate tournaments across three days for Division I, II, III boys and the girls tournament. The tournament is loaded with talent from the Greater Akron/Canton area, including several returning individual and team champions.

Why it matters

The Ohio high school wrestling state tournament is one of the premier events in the state, drawing top talent from across Ohio. The tournament showcases the best high school wrestlers in the state and is a key milestone for many athletes' careers.

The details

The state wrestling tournament will open on Friday and run through Sunday. The OHSAA has adjusted the tournament format, with four separate events taking place over the three-day span - Division I, II, III boys tournaments, as well as the girls tournament. Pairings and brackets for the tournament can be found on the Baumspage website.

  • The state wrestling tournament opens on Friday, March 14, 2026.
  • The tournament runs through Sunday, March 16, 2026.

The players

OHSAA

The Ohio High School Athletic Association, the governing body for high school sports in Ohio.

Value City Arena

The venue hosting the 2026 OHSAA wrestling state tournament in Columbus, Ohio.

Brad Bournival

A reporter covering the 2026 OHSAA wrestling state tournament for the Akron Beacon Journal.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Fans and media can follow the tournament action and results on the Baumspage website, which will be hosting the official tournament pairings and brackets.

The takeaway

The 2026 OHSAA wrestling state tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of Ohio's top high school wrestling talent, with several returning champions looking to defend their titles and new stars emerging across the various divisions.