PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers wrestling finalized its 2025-26 home schedule, with eight dates set for Jersey Mike's Arena this season.
 
The Scarlet Knights open the season with Bloomsburg, Centenary and Gardner-Webb for a home quad on Sunday, November 2. RU also hosts Oklahoma (Saturday, December 13) and Drexel (Sunday, December 14) before the New Year. Rutgers and Princeton will continue their annual matchup with a dual at Jersey Mike's Arena, with the date to be finalized later.
 
In addition, Big Ten foes Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Purdue are set to visit Piscataway this season. RU's full 2025-26 schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
 
2025-26 Home Opponents/Schedule
Sunday, Nov. 2: Bloomsburg, Centenary and Gardner-Webb
Saturday, Dec. 13: Oklahoma
Sunday, Dec. 14: Drexel
TBD: Princeton
TBD: Maryland
TBD: Michigan
TBD: Minnesota
TBD: Purdue

Season tickets are now available. Fans are also encouraged to secure their tickets for the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic, presented by Nike Wrestling, on Saturday, November 1 at Jersey Mike's Arena. Tickets for the NWCA All-Star Classic are not included in this year's season ticket package.
 
Rutgers produced seven national qualifiers and three Blood Round participants at this year's NCAA Championships in Philadelphia. The Scarlet Knights wrapped up the regular season No. 11 in the final NWCA Coaches Poll, marking the program's highest finish in the rankings since they closed the 2015-16 campaign No. 10. It also signified RU's 13th top 25 final team ranking under head coach Scott Goodale.
 
Rutgers also welcomes several impact transfers to next year's squad, including heavyweight Hunter Catka (Virginia Tech), 197-pounder Remy Cotton (Michigan State) and 174-pounder Lenny Pinto (Nebraska). The trio has combined for seven NCAA Championships appearances during their collegiate careers.