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Des Moines, Iowa — The 2026 AAU Kids State Wrestling Championships will take place February 28th and March 1 at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, bringing together youth wrestlers from across the state for one of Iowa’s premier youth wrestling events.

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Weigh-Ins

HALL A – EMC Expo Center (formerly Hy-Vee Hall)
Iowa Events Center
730 3rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50309

Hall A is located on Level 2 and is the former basement of Veterans Auditorium.
Please enter from the east side off 3rd Street, between the EMC Expo Center and the Casey’s Center.

Friday, February 27
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• A 0.9 lb scale allowance will be in effect.

• Pre-ordered t-shirts must be picked up during weigh-ins.

If a wrestler is unable to compete, please notify tournament directors via email at: mmyoung1711@gmail.com

Wrestling Schedule

Saturday, February 28

• Grades 3–6 – WATCH LIVE
  Doors Open: 7:00 AM
  Wrestling Begins: 8:00 AM

• Grades 7–8 – WATCH LIVE
  Wrestling Begins: At the conclusion of A & B Divisions
  (Approximately 3:30 PM)

Sunday, March 1

• Doors Open: 7:30 AM

• Grand March: 8:30 AM

• Wrestling Begins: 9:00 AM – WATCH LIVE

Admission Information

Adult 1-Day Admission: $18

• Sold at arena

• No re-entry

Adult 2-Day Admission: $30

• Sold at weigh-ins & arena

• Allows re-entry

Youth 1-Day Admission: $12

• Sold at arena

• No re-entry

Youth 2-Day Admission: $20

• Sold at weigh-ins & arena

• Allows re-entry

Floor Access + 2-Day Admission: $55

Coach’s Band: $45

• • Includes admission for both days