{"id":510986,"date":"2026-10-28T20:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/510986\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T20:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:18:09","slug":"cal-state-bakersfield-wrestling-2026-27-home-duals-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/510986\/","title":{"rendered":"Cal State Bakersfield Wrestling: 2026-27 Home Duals Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

CSU Bakersfield<\/a> enters the 2026-27 wrestling season with a busy home schedule, an early test against Big Ten competition and a series of Pac-12 matchups that will help prepare the Roadrunners for the postseason.<\/p>\n

With eight home duals scheduled at the Icardo Center, Bakersfield fans will have plenty of opportunities to follow the Roadrunners throughout the season.<\/p>\n

From a challenging opening weekend to a late-season showdown with Cal Poly<\/a>, here are the reasons to watch Cal State Bakersfield’s home duals live on FloWrestling this season.<\/p>\n

A Season-Opening Doubleheader Sets The Tone<\/p>\n

Cal State Bakersfield begins its home dual schedule Sunday, Nov. 1, with two matchups at the Icardo Center.<\/p>\n

The Roadrunners will face American University<\/a> at 4 p.m. ET before taking on Central Michigan<\/a> at 6 p.m. ET as part of the Chippewa Challenge. The doubleheader gives Bakersfield an early opportunity to test its lineup against two different opponents and build momentum at home.<\/p>\n

For fans, the opening day offers two duals in one afternoon and an early look at how the Roadrunners stack up against their competition.<\/p>\n

Stanford And Michigan State Bring A Challenging Weekend<\/p>\n

Cal State Bakersfield will welcome Stanford<\/a> on Friday, Nov. 13, before hosting Michigan State<\/a> on Saturday, Nov. 14.<\/p>\n

The back-to-back matchups give the Roadrunners another opportunity to measure their progress early in the season. Stanford provides an in-state matchup, while Michigan State brings a Big Ten opponent to Bakersfield.<\/p>\n

With two home duals on consecutive days, the weekend will offer fans an extended look at the Roadrunners as they continue to establish their lineup.<\/p>\n

Pac-12 Competition Takes Center Stage In January<\/p>\n

The Roadrunners return to the Icardo Center in January for three home duals against Pac-12 opponents.<\/p>\n

Cal State Bakersfield will host Little Rock<\/a> on Jan. 17, followed by North Dakota State<\/a> on Jan. 22. The Roadrunners will then face South Dakota State<\/a> on Jan. 24.<\/p>\n

The three matchups provide Bakersfield with a key stretch of conference competition as the season progresses. Each dual offers an opportunity to evaluate individual matchups and build toward the postseason.<\/p>\n

The January home stand also gives fans multiple chances to follow the Roadrunners as conference competition becomes a larger focus.<\/p>\n

Cal Poly Rivalry Closes The Home Dual Schedule<\/p>\n

Cal State Bakersfield will close its home dual schedule against Cal Poly on Feb. 24.<\/p>\n

The matchup between the California programs will be the Roadrunners’ final home dual before the Pac-12 Championships. With the postseason approaching, the dual will provide a final opportunity for Bakersfield to compete at the Icardo Center before turning its attention to the conference tournament.<\/p>\n

Cal State Bakersfield Wrestling Home Dual Schedule 2026-27Sunday, Nov. 1: American, 4 p.m. ETSunday, Nov. 1: Central Michigan, 6 p.m. ETFriday, Nov. 13: Stanford, 9:30 p.m. ETSaturday, Nov. 14: Michigan State, 9:30 p.m. ETSunday, Jan. 17: Little Rock, 9:30 p.m. ETFriday, Jan. 22: North Dakota State, 9:30 p.m. ETSunday, Jan. 24: South Dakota State, 5 p.m. ETWednesday, Feb. 24: Cal Poly, 9:30 p.m. ETFloWrestling Archived Footage<\/p>\n

Video footage from the events will be archived and stored in a video library for FloWrestling subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription.<\/p>\n

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