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2026 NCAA DIII Men's Wrestling National Championships

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The American Rivers Conference has a proud tradition in Division III men's wrestling and is proud to host the 2026 NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling Championship in partnership with Cedar Rapids Tourism. 

The University of Dubuque Spartans earned a pair of qualifiers:  Zane Pannell (184 lbs.) and Colton Weiler (157 lbs.) qualified for the NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling Championships by winning their third place matches in their respective weight classes in the 2026 NCAA VI Regional. Pannell qualified in both the 2025 and 2026 national championships at 184 lbs. for the Spartans.
 
CHAMPIONSHIP TICKETS
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All-Session Tickets | Session I Tickets | Session II Tickets | Session III Tickets | Session IV Tickets
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LIVE RESULTS
LIVE VIDEO [Opening Press Conference | Championship]

2026 NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling Championship
Hosted by the American Rivers Conference and Cedar Rapids Tourism
March 13-14, 2026
Alliant Energy PowerHouse (370 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401)

 
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
All times are listed as Central Time
Thursday, March 12
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Opening Press Conference, Taft A & B - LIVE VIDEO
Friday, March 13
6:00 a.m. Wrestling Facilities Open for Practice / Weight Check, Alliant Energy PowerHouse [TEAM PERSONNEL ONLY]
6:00 a.m. Hospitality Room Opens, Alliant Energy PowerHouse [CREDENTIALED PERSONNEL ONLY]
7:40 a.m. Assembly of Student-Athletes, Exhibit Hall B & C Warm-Up Area [STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY]
7:45 a.m. Medical / Skin Checks, Exhibit Hall B & C Warm-Up Area [STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY]
8:00 a.m. Weigh-Ins, Exhibit Hall B & C Warm-Up Area [STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY]
8:30 a.m. Table Worker Orientation Meeting, Taft A & B
SESSION I
8:00 a.m. Doors Open for Spectators, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
8:00 a.m. NCAA Merchandise Available for Sale, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
9:30 a.m. Arena Mats Closed for Cleaning
9:35 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Video
10:00 a.m. Preliminary Rounds One and Two (Six Mats), Consolation First Round (Six Mats)
3:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Closes & Alliant Energy PowerHouse Closes at Conclusion of Last Match
SESSION II
3:30 p.m. Wrestling Facilities Open, Alliant Energy PowerHouse [TEAM PERSONNEL ONLY]
4:00 p.m. Doors Open for Spectators, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Opens, Alliant Energy PowerHouse [CREDENTIALED PERSONNEL ONLY]
4:30 p.m. NCAA Merchandise Available for Sale, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
5:00 p.m. Championship Quarterfinals (Three Mats), Consolation Second and Third Rounds (Three Mats)
10:00 p.m. Session II Ends, Facilities Close One Hour Following the End of Last Match, Alliant Energy PowerHouse and Warm-Up Area
Saturday, March 14
6:00 a.m. Wrestling Facilities Open for Practice / Weight Check, Alliant Energy PowerHouse [TEAM PERSONNEL ONLY]
6:00 a.m. Hospitality Room Opens, Alliant Energy PowerHouse [CREDENTIALED PERSONNEL ONLY]
7:40 a.m. Assembly of Student-Athletes, Exhibit Hall B & C Warm-Up Area [STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY]
7:45 a.m. Medical / Skin Checks, Exhibit Hall B & C Warm-Up Area [STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY]
8:00 a.m. Weigh-Ins, Exhibit Hall B & C Warm-Up Area [STUDENT-ATHLETES ONLY]
SESSION III
8:00 a.m. Doors Open for Spectators, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
8:00 a.m. NCAA Merchandise Available for Sale, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
10:00 a.m. Championship Semifinals (Two Mats) and Consolation Quarterfinals (Two Mats)
Consolation Semifinals (Four Mats)
Consolation Matches for 3rd, 5th, and 7th (Three Mats)
3:00 p.m. Session III Ends, Facilities Close at the Conclusion of Last Match, Alliant Energy PowerHouse and Warm-Up Area
SESSION IV
5:00 p.m. Wrestling Facilities Open, Alliant Energy PowerHouse [TEAM PERSONNEL ONLY]
5:30 p.m. Doors Open for Spectators, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
5:30 p.m. NCAA Merchandise Available for Sale, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
6:15 p.m. Line-Up of All-Americans, Exhibit Hall B & C [TEAM PERSONNEL ONLY]
6:30 p.m. Parade of All-Americans, Alliant Energy PowerHouse
7:00 p.m. Finals (One Mat)
9:00 p.m. Awards presentation immediately following completion of all wrestling for teams and final two matches. Individual weight class awards will be presented between finals matches. 
 
Championship Information
NCAA Division III Men's Wrestling Championship Webpage
Schedule of Events
Results
Pre-Championship Brackets
Session I Bracket Updates
Session II Bracket Updates
Session III Bracket Updates
Final Bracket Updates
Fan Information
Tickets 
Fan Parking
NCAA Digital Program
NWCA Rankings
Fan Host Hotels
Things To Do
Places To Eat (all within walking distance of Alliant Energy PowerHouse)
Host Personnel
Dick R Simmons, Tournament Director
Marie Stroman, Asst. Tournament Director
Hannah Halverson, Asst. Tournament Director
Ali Wilson, Media Director
Ryan Callahan, Medical Director
Seth Diser, Event Manager
NCAA Men's Wrestling Committee
JP Williams, NCAA 
Scott Legacy, Region I
Anthony Bonaventura, Region II & Chair
Jason Mclean, Region III
Ronald Beaschler, Region IV
Josh Hardman, Region V
Hannah Halverson, Region VI
Tony Valek, Region VII



 
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Players Mentioned

Zane Pannell

Zane Pannell

Junior
Colton Weiler

Colton Weiler

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Zane Pannell

Zane Pannell

Junior
Colton Weiler

Colton Weiler

Freshman