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Penn State Wrestling's Josh Barr pins Conor McCloskey (1:29) in Penn State's dual meet against Princeton (2/20/2026).
Credit - Lloyd McCully
No. 1 Penn State Wrestling is set to do battle in the opening rounds of the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, details on when and how to watch
The opening rounds of the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships kick off this Saturday, March 7th at Penn State University. Furthermore, all action will take place in the Bryce Jordan Center as the Penn State Wrestling team will soak in the home town cooking and crowd.Penn State Wrestling’s Shayne Van Ness defeats Joey Buttler 20-3 in Penn State’s dual meet against Indiana (1/23/26). Credit – Lloyd McCully
Cael Sanderson and the No. 1 ranked Nittany Lions sail into the B1G’s coming off an impressive 2025-2026 dual meet campaign. As a result, all eyes will be on the Penn State squad to see if they can win their fourth straight B1G team title.
But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, below are the full details on how to watch each session on Saturday.
2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships
Penn State Wrestling’s Luke Lilledahl defeats Ayden Smith 8-3 in Penn State’s dual meet against Rutgers (1/10/26). Credit – Lloyd McCully
Saturday Schedule
Session I – First Round, Quarterfinals, Wrestlebacks Time: 10:00 a.m. EST Where: University Park, PA (BJC) TV: Broadcast nationally on the Big Ten Network/Fox Sports app, and B1G+ Online Radio: Free via Lionvision at GoPSUsports.com
Session II – Consolation Matches, Wrestlebacks Time: 5:00 p.m. EST Where: University Park, PA (BJC) TV: B1G+ Online Radio: Free via Lionvision at GoPSUsports.com
Session II – Semifinals Time: 7:00 p.m. EST Where: University Park, PA (BJC) TV: Broadcast nationally on the Big Ten Network/Fox Sports app, and B1G+ Online Radio: Free via Lionvision at GoPSUsports.com
So tune in early, sit back and relax, and get ready to enjoy some exciting wrestling action!
Expertise: College Wrestling, College Football, Lays Chips Education: Penn State University Location: State College, PA
Even though he had no prior journalism experience, Chris has now covered Penn State Wrestling and Penn State Football for the past three years, including as the Penn State Wrestling Beat Writer for VictoryBellRings.com, part of the FanSided network.
And it's clear he also likes constant torture as he's been a PSU Basketball fan for way too long.
Several years back, Chris made the seamless transition from PGA Professional to computer programmer and thoroughly enjoys following and writing about all things related to Penn State sports during his spare time.
Expertise: College Wrestling, College Football, Lays Chips
Education: Penn State University
Location: State College, PA
Even though he had no prior journalism experience, Chris has now covered Penn State Wrestling and Penn State Football for the past three years, including as the Penn State Wrestling Beat Writer for VictoryBellRings.com, part of the FanSided network.
And it's clear he also likes constant torture as he's been a PSU Basketball fan for way too long.
Several years back, Chris made the seamless transition from PGA Professional to computer programmer and thoroughly enjoys following and writing about all things related to Penn State sports during his spare time.
Expertise: College Wrestling, College Football, Lays Chips
Education: Penn State University
Location: State College, PA
Even though he had no prior journalism experience, Chris has now covered Penn State Wrestling and Penn State Football for the past three years, including as the Penn State Wrestling Beat Writer for VictoryBellRings.com, part of the FanSided network.
And it's clear he also likes constant torture as he's been a PSU Basketball fan for way too long.
Several years back, Chris made the seamless transition from PGA Professional to computer programmer and thoroughly enjoys following and writing about all things related to Penn State sports during his spare time.