Wrestling fans, get ready — the US Open is back, and it’s about to get wild! The mats are rolled out, the stakes are high, and the best wrestlers from across the country are gearing up to throw down for glory, rankings, and a shot at future greatness.

So, what’s in store this year? In this fun-packed preview, we’ve got all the juicy details — from the rules of the game and weight class breakdowns to where you can catch every suplex, takedown, and victory dance. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in for the drama, we’ve got something for you. Let’s get ready to rumble!

​US Open Wrestling 2025 key rules

The U.S. Open Wrestling 2025 Championships, scheduled for April 23–27 in Las Vegas, will follow USA Wrestling’s official rules, which align with United World Wrestling (UWW) standards. These rules govern all Olympic disciplines—Men’s Freestyle, Women’s Freestyle, and Greco-Roman—across various age divisions.​

Tournament Format: For all the formats, there will be a line bracket, double elimination, and a wrestle-back to 3rd place. The top 8 positions will be considered for placement.

Seeding: Seeding for all divisions will be based on the USA Wrestling Performance Index (PIN), which evaluates athletes based on consistent performance over time.​

Eligibility: Participants must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a U.S. passport. For World Team Trials, athletes must have completed USA sporting nationality with UWW prior to the event.​

Injury Protocol: An injured athlete must notify the on-site Chief Medical Officer within one hour after the end of their first day of competition. For injuries or illnesses occurring outside of competition, the athlete must attend the second weigh-in; failure to do so will result in elimination and being ranked last without placement.

Weight class for US Open 2025

There will be freestyle/Greco match time limits of two periods of two minutes each, with a 30-second break in between. This will be followed for all age division categories. Below is a table to help understand things better.

Top names fighting against each other

The U.S. Open Wrestling 2025 Championships will feature some of the top names in American wrestling. In the women’s freestyle division, Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades drops to 68kg, bringing power and precision to the mat. On the men’s side, Brandon Courtney, in the  57 kg category from Arizona, and Brendan McCrone of Ohio are major contenders.

In the 68 kg category, rising stars like Marcus Blaze, a U20 world champion, and Jesse Mendez, a four-time state champion training at the Olympic Training Center, are expected to make strong runs. With talent stacked across divisions, this year’s U.S. Open promises high-level competition from start to finish.

In the senior-level men’s freestyle division, keep an eye out for some standout names. At 57 kg, Carlos Giles-Cervantes from Nevada, Yousuf Amin from California, and Samuel Costa, also from California, are expected to bring the heat. The 65 kg weight class is headlined by Suhrab Sarwary of California and Noah Ingram from Idaho. Moving up to 74 kg, DeShon Gallegos from Colorado and Jarrett Jacques of Missouri are two strong contenders to watch. On the women’s side, the freestyle division also has a few key names to note. Dianna Acors from New York will be competing in the 50 kg category, while Natalia Arizmendez out of Utah is set to wrestle at 55 kg.

How to watch the US Open 2025?

The broadcast of the 2025 US Open Wrestling Championships begins on April 23, 2025, and continues until April 27, 2025. Stream or cast from your desktop, mobile device, or TV. Now accessible on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Apple TV. Remember to get the FloSports app on your iOS or Android device! The US Open Wrestling 2025 schedule is already set, and now is the time for you to set your calendar.