Iowa Wrestling heads into the 2025-2026 season with renewed energy and a lineup built for big moments. 

After a strong campaign last year that featured multiple All-Americans and a top-5 team finish, the Hawkeyes return key veterans Drake Ayala, Patrick Kennedy and Mikey Caliendo.

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The lineup is bolstered by rising stars, such as Gabe Arnold and Angelo Ferrari, along with a promising freshman class that adds depth across several weight classes.

The schedule is packed with high-stakes duals and traditional rivalries, including marquee matchups against Penn State, Ohio State and Oklahoma State. 

With a balanced mix of experience and youth, Iowa is poised to make noise throughout the regular season and into championship contention. 

Here's a look at the Hawkeyes’ 2025-2026 schedule and the matchups that could shape their season:

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Iowa Wrestling Schedule 2025-26

• Thursday, Nov. 6 – Iowa vs. Bellarmine – 7 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Nov. 15 – National Duals R1 vs. Missouri – 10 a.m. ET
• Friday, Nov. 21 – Iowa vs. Pittsburgh – Time TBA
• Sunday, Nov. 30 – Iowa at Iowa State – 1 p.m. ET
• Friday, Dec. 12 – Iowa vs. Chattanooga – 7:30 p.m. ET
• Friday, Dec. 12 – Iowa vs. Utah Valley – 9:30 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Jan. 3-4 – Soldier Salute – Coralville, Iowa – All Day
• Friday, Jan. 9 – Iowa vs. Wisconsin – Time TBA
• Friday, Jan. 16 – Iowa vs. Penn State – Time TBA
• Friday, Jan. 23 – Iowa at Nebraska – Time TBA
• Friday, Jan. 30 – Iowa vs. Minnesota – Time TBA
• Friday, Feb. 6 – Iowa at Ohio State – Time TBA
• Sunday, Feb. 8 – Iowa at Michigan State – Time TBA
• Friday, Feb. 13 – Iowa vs. Michigan – Time TBA
• Sunday, Feb. 15 – Iowa at Purdue – Time TBA
• Sunday, Feb. 22 – Iowa at Oklahoma State – 6 p.m. ET

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The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships begins March 19 and will run through March 21. 

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