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Men's Wrestling Playing Rules

The official rules framework for NCAA Men’s Wrestling, including championship regulations, weight management guidelines, and key governing bodies that oversee and administer the sport.

Featured Rules Resources

RULE BOOK

The official rule book for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championship.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Information for the NCAA Men’s Wrestling Weight Management Program for the 2025-26 season.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR REMINDERS

This checklist is provided as a courtesy to all individuals hosting NCAA sanctioned events and is to be used as a supplement to the NCAA Wrestling Rules Book.

MEN'S WRESTLING 2025-26 AND 2026-27 CASE BOOK

Official Case Book for Men’s Wrestling.

NCAA MEN'S WRESTLING – CENTER MAT

End-to-end officiating services for officials, assignors, and leagues.

TWO-YEAR RULES CYCLE (2024-26)

Information on Wrestling Two-Year Playing Rules Cycle.

HOW TO PROPOSE A RULES CHANGE

Official Rules Change proposal document.