2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships Set for Tulsa

84 nationally ranked wrestlers to compete for conference titles and NCAA allocations

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships will be held on March 6-7 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A total of 84 nationally ranked wrestlers will compete for 63 conference crowns and NCAA allocations. Brackets and pre-seeds have been released ahead of the competition, which will take place at the BOK Center.

Why it matters

The Big 12 Wrestling Championships are a high-stakes event, as wrestlers not only compete for conference titles but also vie for guaranteed spots at the NCAA national championships. The pre-seeds offer a glimpse into anticipated performance, but the tournament format allows for upsets and unexpected outcomes.

The details

The championships will feature four sessions over the two-day event. On Friday, March 6, preliminary and quarterfinal matches will take place in the morning session, followed by semifinal and consolation quarterfinal matches in the afternoon. On Saturday, March 7, consolation semifinals will be held in the noon session, with the finals taking place in the evening.

  • The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships will be held on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7.
  • The preliminary and quarterfinal matches will take place on Friday, March 6 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
  • The semifinal and consolation quarterfinal matches will take place on Friday, March 6 at 5:00 p.m. CT.
  • The consolation semifinals will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 12:00 p.m. CT.
  • The finals will take place on Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. CT.

The players

Carter Schubert

Earned the No. 2 seed at 174 pounds for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Conrad Hendriksen

Received a No. 5 seed at 125 pounds for the Oklahoma Sooners.

DJ Parker

Received a No. 5 seed at 197 pounds for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Juan Mora

Received a No. 5 seed at 285 pounds for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Tyler Wells

Earned a No. 6 seed at 141 pounds for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Brian Soldano

Earned a No. 6 seed at 184 pounds for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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What’s next

The conference tournament will be held at the BOK Center in Tulsa, marking the 10th time the championships have been held at that venue.

The takeaway

The 2026 Big 12 Wrestling Championships will be a high-stakes event, as wrestlers compete not only for conference titles but also for guaranteed spots at the NCAA national championships. The pre-seeds provide a glimpse into anticipated performance, but the tournament format allows for upsets and unexpected outcomes.