Pre-Seeds and Brackets Announced for the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championship

2026 ACC Wrestling Championships Brackets | 2026 ACC Wrestling Championships Central

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The stage is set as the Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the pre-seeds and brackets for the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championship. The action unfolds this Sunday, March 8, at Cassell Coliseum on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.
 
With national rankings, returning conference champions and NCAA implications on the line, this year’s championship promises a full day of high-intensity competition.
 
Four teams placed at least one wrestler at the top of the bracket as a No. 1 seed, led by NC State and Stanford with three top seeds each. Virginia Tech, the 2026 ACC Regular-Season Dual Meet Champion, secured two top seeds for the championship, while Pitt also enters with two wrestlers seeded No. 1 heading into Sunday’s conference championship.
 
Pre-seeds were determined by WrestleStat.com rankings, along with a vote of the league’s seven head coaches.
 
With seven competing teams in the ACC for the second consecutive year, the No. 1 seeds will get a bye into the quarterfinals at all 10 weight classes.
 
The 2026 championship field features six previous ACC Champions across six different weight classes, including four defending champions: Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech) – 125 pounds, Matty Singleton (NC State) – 174 pounds, Mac Stout (Pitt) – 197 pounds and Dayton Pitzer (Pitt) – 285 pounds.
 
In addition, Ryan Jack (NC State) returns after redshirting last season. The 2024 ACC Champion at 141 pounds, Jack looks to reclaim conference gold. Virginia’s Nick Hamilton, the 2024 champion at 165 pounds and 2024 Most Outstanding Wrestler, moves up to compete at 174 pounds this year.
 
Each weight class champion and runner-up at the 2026 ACC Championship will earn All-ACC recognition. In addition to ACC honors, student-athletes will compete for berths and seeding in the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, scheduled to take place March 19-21 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The ACC will send 39 automatic qualifiers to the 2026 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, matching the league’s all-time high previously set in 2022.
 
Five teams finished the regular season ranked in the NWCA Division I Men’s Coaches Poll. Virginia Tech led the way at No. 6, two spots in front of NC State at No. 8. The other three ACC schools also ranked in the top 20: Pitt (No. 13), North Carolina (No. 15) and Stanford (No. 18).
 
Tickets are on sale now for the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championship, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, Virginia. Advance Online Pricing is just $10, while Day-of Pricing is $15. Children ages two and under are admitted free (no ticket required), and all seating is general admission. All ticket sales are digital and can be purchased online by clicking here: ACC Wrestling Championship Tickets. 
 
First-round action kicks off Sunday’s Championship at 10 a.m. ET. The consolation quarterfinals are set for 1 p.m. ET, followed by the semifinals at 2 p.m. ET, the consolation semifinals at 4:30 p.m. ET and the consolation finals at 6 p.m. ET. Championship matches begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be followed by the awards presentation.
 
ACC Network and ACC Network Extra will provide nearly 12 hours of live coverage from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Early and consolation rounds will stream on ACC Network Extra (Mat 1 and Mat 2), while the championship finals at 8 p.m. ET will air live on ACC Network.
 
Pre-seeds for the 2026 ACC Wrestling Championship are listed below. Entries are subject to change until noon ET on Saturday, March 7.
 
125 Pounds
1. Eddie Ventresca, Virginia Tech *
2. Nico Provo, Stanford
3. Vincent Robinson, NC State
4. Kysen Terukina, North Carolina
5. Tyler Chappell, Pitt
6. Keyveon Roller, Virginia
7. Spencer von Savoye, Duke
 
133 Pounds
1. Aaron Seidel, Virginia Tech
2. Tyler Knox, Stanford
3. Zach Redding, NC State
4. Evan Tallmadge, Pitt
5. Ethan Oakley, North Carolina
6. Marion Yarbrough II, Virginia
7. Riley Rowan, Duke
 
141 Pounds
1. Jack Consiglio, Stanford
2. Luke Simcox, North Carolina
3. Ryan Jack, NC State *
4. Tom Crook, Virginia Tech
5. Briar Priest, Pitt
6. Gable Porter, Virginia
7. Raymond Adams, Duke
 
149 Pounds
1. Koy Buesgens, NC State
2. Aden Valencia, Stanford
3. Collin Gaj, Virginia Tech
4. Kade Brown, Pitt
5. Wynton Denkins, Virginia
6. Dylan Ross, Duke
7. Nate Askew, North Carolina
 
157 Pounds
1. Daniel Cardenas, Stanford
2. Ethen Miller, Virginia Tech
3. Dylan Evans, Pitt
4. Laird Root, North Carolina
5. Colton Washleski, Virginia
6. Luca Felix, NC State
7. Mikey Boulanger, Duke
 
165 Pounds
1. Will Denny, NC State
2. EJ Parco, Stanford
3. Mac Church, Virginia Tech
4. Bryce Hepner, North Carolina
5. Jared Keslar, Pitt
6. Michael Murphy, Virginia
7. Aurelius Dunbar, Duke
 
174 Pounds
1. Luca Augustine, Pitt
2. Matty Singleton, NC State *
3. Aidan Wallace, Duke
4. Sergio Desiante, Virginia Tech
5. Nick Hamilton, Virginia ^
6. Collin Carrigan, North Carolina
7. Collin Guffey, Stanford
 
184 Pounds
1. Chase Kranitz, Pitt
2. Abraham Wojcikiewicz, Stanford
3. Jaden Bullock, Virginia Tech
4. Jake Dailey, North Carolina
5. Don Cates, NC State
6. Griffin Gammell, Virginia
7. David Hussey, Duke
 
197 Pounds
1. Angelo Posada, Stanford
2. Mac Stout, Pitt *
3. Sonny Sasso, Virginia Tech
4. Patrick Brophy, NC State
5. Robert Platt, North Carolina
6. Steven Burrell Jr., Virginia
7. Owen McGrory, Duke
 
285 Pounds
1. Isaac Trumble, NC State
2. Dayton Pitzer, Pitt *
3. Jimmy Mullen, Virginia Tech
4. Connor Barket, Duke
5. Brenan Morgan, Virginia
6. Jacob Levy, North Carolina
7. Luke Duthie, Stanford
 
* - a prior ACC champion at that weight class
^ - a prior ACC champion at another weight class