NC State’s wrestling team is set to compete in the 2026 ACC Championship, which will take place at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Sunday, March 8. The event marks the start of the postseason for the Wolfpack.
Tickets for the championship are available online for $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. Children aged two and under can enter for free, and all seating is general admission. Doors open at 9 a.m., with re-entry allowed throughout the day. All ticket sales are digital and can be purchased through this link: https://hokiesports.evenue.net/events/WRACC.
Virginia Tech Athletics has introduced a clear bag policy to enhance safety and speed up entry at athletic venues. The policy is similar to those used at other Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) locations. Details about approved bags and prohibited items can be found at https://hokiesports.com/clear-bag-policy.
The Wolfpack enters the tournament with two previous champions, Ryan Jack and Matty Singleton, both seeking their second individual titles. Since Pat Popolizio became head coach 14 seasons ago, NC State has won seven ACC Championships.
The outcome of Sunday’s matches will determine automatic qualifiers for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships scheduled from March 19-21 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. This year, ACC wrestlers have secured 39 automatic qualification spots across ten weight classes: five each at 125 lbs and 141 lbs; three each at 133 lbs, 174 lbs, and 197 lbs; four each at 149 lbs, 157 lbs, 165 lbs, 184 lbs, and heavyweight (285 lbs).
NC State’s lineup includes Vince Robinson (125), Zach Redding (133), Ryan Jack (141), Koy Buesgens (149), Luca Felix (157), Will Denny (165), Matty Singleton (174), Don Cates (184), Patrick Brophy (197), and Isaac Trumble (285). Several wrestlers hold top seeds in their respective weight classes.
Fans can follow live coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET on ACC Network Extra for early rounds through consolation finals. The championship round will air on ACC Network beginning at 8 p.m. ET.