The championship season for high school wrestling in Florida is pretty spread out, so that leaves the opportunity for the athletes to learn from the dual championships and apply it to the individual state meet.<\/p>\n
However, there\u2019s also the possibility they could lose momentum.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Either way, it\u2019s time to see who is going to rise to the occasion at the 2026 Florida High School Individual Brackets Tournament Wrestling State Championships<\/a>, set for March 5-7 at Osceola Heritage Park\u2019s Silver Spurs Arena<\/a> in Kissimmee, Florida.<\/p>\n That\u2019s definitely a mouthful, so call it the IBT State Championships or Florida states or just states. But no matter what you call it, know that all the action will be broadcast live on FloWrestling and the FloSports app.<\/p>\n Kissimmee also hosted the 2026 FHSAA Dual Wrestling State Championships \u2013 at Osceola High School in late January \u2013 so competitors and fans already should be comfortable with the area and how to get there.\u00a0<\/p>\n For those who don\u2019t know the geography of Florida, this puts them in Central Florida and close to the famed Walt Disney World and so many other attractions that could turn any championship celebration into close-to-home vacations.<\/p>\n While physically getting there shouldn\u2019t be a problem, just qualifying for the IBT Championships was a lengthy process for the wrestlers in the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n Once the process for the 2026 FHSAA Dual Wrestling State Championships was complete, it was rinse and repeat for the competitors.<\/p>\n Individual district tournaments for the girls took place Feb. 9-14, and the boys got their chance Feb. 16-21. This happened over one classification (Class 1A) and 16 sites for the girls and three 16-location classifications for the boys (Class 3A, 2A, 1A).<\/p>\n The top four finishers in each weight class at each district tournament moved on.<\/p>\n The top performers advanced to regional competition, which saw the girls in action Feb. 20-21 at four locations across the state, while the boys hit the mats Feb. 27-28 at four locations per classification.\u00a0<\/p>\n The last four wrestlers standing in each weight class at each regional tournament advanced to the 2026\u00a0FHSAA Wrestling State Championships.<\/p>\n Finally, unlike some states, the upcoming IBT Championships will include the crowning of individual and team champions, while other places sometimes use their dual championships to decide the year\u2019s official team champions.<\/p>\n As you settle in for the final event of the 2026 Florida high school wrestling season, here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships, including a link to the brackets:<\/p>\n What Are The Weight Classes For High School Wrestling In Florida?Boys: 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150, 157, 165, 175, 190, 215, 285Girls: 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 155, 170, 190, 2352026 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships Brackets<\/p>\n Here\u2019s where you\u2019ll be able to find the brackets for the 2026 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships:\u00a0<\/p>\n How To Watch The 2026 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships<\/p>\n Live coverage of the 2026 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships<\/a> on March 5-7 will be broadcast on FloWrestling and the FloSports app, with news, notes, stats and more available on both platforms.<\/p>\n Archives will be available immediately following the conclusion of each match.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re going to be in the area and want to catch the action in person, keep an eye on this page<\/a> for spectator and ticket information.<\/p>\n 2026 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships Schedule<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at when everything is going down in Florida:<\/p>\n All Times Eastern<\/p>\n Wednesday, March 45:30-7:30 p.m. \u2013 Packet pickup\/Roll aroundThursday, March 511 a.m. \u2013 Weigh-ins12:30 p.m. \u2013 Championship Round 1 begins for all classes, boys and girls4 p.m. \u2013 Round 1 ConsolationFriday, March 68 a.m. \u2013 Weigh-ins9:15 a.m. \u2013 Championship Round 2TBD \u2013 Round 2 Consolation (follows previous round)2 p.m. \u2013 Championship Round 3 (Semifinals)TBD \u2013 Round 3 Consolation (follows previous round)Saturday, March 78 a.m. \u2013 Weigh-ins9:30 a.m. \u2013 Consolation SemifinalsTBD \u2013 Consolation Finals (will follow previous round)4 p.m. \u2013 FHSAA State Championships award ceremonyTBD \u2013 Championship Finals (will follow award ceremony)Who Won At The 2025 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships?<\/p>\n Here\u2019s who won at the 2025 FHSAA Wrestling State Championships:<\/p>\n BoysClass 3A \u2013 South Dade (Homestead)Class 2A \u2013 SomersetClass 1A \u2013 Mater Lakes AcademyGirlsClass 1A \u2013\u00a0Flagler Palm Coast\u00a0<\/p>\n Click here to see what happened at the 2025 FHSAA Individual (IBT) State Championships.<\/a><\/p>\n What Teams Won At The 2026 FHSAA Dual State Championships?<\/p>\n Championships in three classifications were up for grabs Jan. 23-24 at the FHSAA Dual Wrestling State Championships.<\/p>\n The event was held at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Florida.<\/p>\n Here are the details:<\/p>\n Class 3A \u2013 South Dade def. Freedom, 49-21Class 2A \u2013 Lake Gibson def. Somerset, 39-16Class 1A \u2013 Mater Lakes def. Cocoa Beach, 44-18<\/p>\n See the full results here.<\/a><\/p>\n Did You Know: Here\u2019s The Brief History Of High School Wrestling In Florida<\/p>\n The first individual state wrestling champions in Florida were crowned in 1965, and Miami Norland won three of the first four team titles. There was a single classification through 1977, two classes until 1991 and now three classifications.\u00a0<\/p>\n Brandon, from the Tampa area to the west, holds the record for the most consecutive team championships, earning 16 straight from 2001 to 2017 across Class 3A and 2A. The team owns a record 28 titles overall, followed by South Dade at 16.<\/p>\n Individually, seven boys in Florida have won five state championships.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dual State Championships was introduced in 2018 and has included three classifications from the inaugural year. South Dade has won the 3A title a record seven times, missing only 2022.<\/p>\n For the girls, 2026 will be the fifth year of state wrestling competition. The previous team champions are: Freedom \u2013 Orlando (2022), Matanzas (2023), Hernando (2024), Flagler Palm Coast (2025).<\/p>\n 2025-2026 FloWrestling High School Wrestling Rankings<\/p>\n Top 20 as of Feb. 18, 2026<\/p>\n Curious about how the top wrestlers from each state stack up against competitors from across the country?<\/p>\n