Big Ten Network announces 2021 Big Ten wrestling schedule

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Big Ten Network today announced its schedule for the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling season, featuring at least 18 scheduled duals in a conference-only slate beginning on Friday, Jan. 8.

Ten Big Ten teams are currently ranked in the top 20 of TrackWrestling’s rankings, including the four of the top five. No. 1 Iowa, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Penn State, No. 5 Nebraska, No. 7 Ohio State, No. 10 Rutgers, No. 12 Northwestern, No. 13 Minnesota, No. 17 Michigan State and No. 19 Purdue lead the way for the nation’s top wrestling conference.

Wrestling coverage begins with a top-15 doubleheader tonight, as No. 2 Michigan takes on No. 10 Rutgers at 7 p.m. ET, before No. 13 Minnesota visits No. 5 Nebraska at 9 p.m. ET. Additional highlights include a matchup of No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 2 Michigan at noon ET on Sunday, Jan. 31, a rivalry doubleheader on Feb. 12 with No. 7 Ohio State visiting No. 2 Michigan at 7 p.m. ET before No. 1 Iowa takes on No. 3 Penn State at 9 p.m. ET and No. 3 Penn State traveling to Columbus to face No. 7 Ohio State at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 19.

Shane Sparks, who was recently named as the NWMA Broadcaster of the Year, and newcomer Ray Flores will provide play-by-play alongside analysts Jim Gibbons and Tim Johnson to anchor BTN’s dual meet coverage.

Big Ten Network’s original digital series, On The Mat, returns to YouTube tonight for season two with features on Rutgers’ Sebastian Rivera and the 20th anniversary of Minnesota’s national championship. On The Mat tells the behind-the-scenes stories of Big Ten wrestlers and programs navigating the most competitive wrestling conference in the country. Additionally, a new Big Ten Network wrestling Instagram account is launching this season with highlights, original content and special features for Big Ten wrestling fans.

In the coming weeks, additional events will be assigned to Big Ten Network+, a subscription service for non-televised live events. This season, sport-specific packages are available at a new price point for fans only interested in viewing wrestling events. For details and subscription information, please visit btnplus.com.

Big Ten Network Wrestling Schedule

Day	Date	Visiting Team		Home Team	Time (ET)
Friday	Jan. 8	No. 2 Michigan	at	No. 10 Rutgers	7:00 PM
Friday	Jan. 8	No. 13 Minnesota	at	No. 5 Nebraska	9:00 PM
Sunday	Jan. 10	Illinois	at	Indiana	12:00 PM
Friday	Jan. 15	No. 12 Northwestern	at	No. 19 Purdue	7:00 PM
Friday	Jan. 15	No. 5 Nebraska	at	No. 1 Iowa	9:00 PM
Saturday	Jan. 16	No. 3 Penn State	at	No. 10 Rutgers	2:30 PM
Friday	Jan. 22	No. 1 Iowa	at	No. 13 Minnesota	TBD
Sunday	Jan. 31	No. 2 Michigan	at	No. 1 Iowa	TBD
Sunday	Jan. 31	No. 7 Ohio State	at	Maryland	TBD
Sunday	Feb. 7	No. 3 Penn State	at	No. 2 Michigan	TBD
Sunday	Feb. 7	No. 1 Iowa	vs.	No. 7 Ohio State	TBD
Friday	Feb. 12	No. 7 Ohio State	at	No. 2 Michigan	TBD
Friday	Feb. 12	No. 1 Iowa	at	No. 3 Penn State	TBD
Friday	Feb. 19	No. 2 Michigan	at	Michigan State	TBD
Friday	Feb. 19	No. 3 Penn State	at	No. 7 Ohio State	TBD
Sunday	Feb. 21	No. 1 Iowa	at	Wisconsin	TBD
Monday	2/21 or 22	Indiana	at	No. 19 Purdue	TBD
Monday	2/21 or 22	Maryland	at	No. 3 Penn State	TBD
Saturday	March 6	B1G Championships	at	Penn State	TBD
Sunday	March 7	B1G Championships	at	Penn State	TBD