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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NCAA has added women's wrestling as a sport, bringing its total number of championships to 91. The sanctioning body approved the addition at the annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Women's wrestling had been under the "emerging sports for women" banner. Now, female athletes from Division I, II and III will compete against each other for titles. The NCAA's first women's wrestling championship will take place in 2026. There were 76 women's wrestling programs across NCAA schools in 2023-24, with projections pointing to an additional 17 programs in 2024-25.
