Austin Duals 2023: Wrestling Tournament in Austin, TX | Date & Info

Texans Prepare for Weekend of Wrestling Competition

Texas wrestling enthusiasts have a busy weekend ahead, with multiple tournaments and qualifiers scheduled across the state, culminating on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Events range from youth folkstyle championships to international Jiu-Jitsu competitions, and last chance qualifiers for USA Wrestling events.

In Plano, the TexaSports Cupid Folkstyle Championship will be held on Sunday at Eastside Dojo. Simultaneously, in El Paso, Coronado High School will host the Wildcat`s Cupid Scuffle & Last Chance Qualifier. These events provide opportunities for wrestlers of various ages and skill levels to compete and refine their techniques.

Further south, Round Rock Sports Center is set to host a series of Jiu-Jitsu events beginning on Friday, February 20, 2026. The Austin Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship will kick off the weekend, followed by the Austin Winter International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Jiu-Jitsu action continues the following day with the Austin Winter Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship and the Austin Winter Kids International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, both on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

For collegiate wrestlers, Saturday, February 21, 2026, brings the NAIA American Midwest/Sooner Athletic Conference event at Sid Richardson in Fort Worth. Also on that day, the Texas Collegiate State Championships will take place in Denton at 1908 West Highland Street.

USA Wrestling also has several Last Chance Qualifiers scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. TX North will be held at Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas, while TX West will take place at Canyon Junior High in Canyon. Additional qualifiers are scheduled for the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Spring Klein Wrestling Club.

These Last Chance Qualifiers offer wrestlers a final opportunity to secure their spots in upcoming national competitions. The events are crucial for athletes aiming to advance their careers and represent Texas on a larger stage.

The UIL Boys State Championship was held earlier in the week, from February 13-14, 2026, at the Berry Center Arena in Cypress, Texas, and the UIL Girls State Championship is also scheduled for 2026.

The flurry of activity highlights the growing popularity of wrestling in Texas, encompassing folkstyle, freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Jiu-Jitsu disciplines. The state continues to establish itself as a hub for wrestling talent, attracting competitors from across the region.