National Duals Invitational Adds More Qualifiers

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The National Duals Invitational, one of the top annual college wrestling tournaments, has announced additional qualifying teams for its 2026 event. The tournament, which features the best dual meet teams in the country, will now include 24 teams, up from 20 in previous years.

Why it matters

The National Duals Invitational is a prestigious event that showcases the top college wrestling programs. Expanding the field provides more opportunities for teams to compete against elite competition and qualify for the tournament.

The details

The four additional qualifying spots will go to the champions of four new regional tournaments that will be held in the months leading up to the National Duals Invitational. These regional events will give more teams a chance to earn a spot in the national tournament.

• The 2026 National Duals Invitational is scheduled for January 3-5.
• The new regional qualifying tournaments will take place in November and December 2025.

What’s next

The full field of 24 teams for the 2026 National Duals Invitational will be announced in mid-December 2025 after the regional qualifying tournaments are completed.