Big Tens are headed to Nationwide Arena in 2026-2027; will be at a neutral site for first time

[GregPickel]

 

[GregPickel]

Full news release.

 

[Corby2]

Full news release.

I mentioned this was happening a couple weeks ago in a thread. Since it's off campus it's neutral

 

[GregPickel]

The Big Ten will hold its first neutral site wrestling championships in 2026-2027; here's where it'll be

Big Ten wrestlers will seek a conference crown at a neutral site venue for the first time in 2026-2027. Here's where the event will be held.

www.on3.com

 

[GregPickel]

I mentioned this was happening a couple weeks ago in a thread. Since it's off campus it's neutral

Yep, I remembe that. There was talk of it at Big Tens as well, though the going rate back then seemed to think it was headed to Indy.

And yeah, I agree with the use of neutral being a bit much seeing that it's still in Columbus, but, that's what they're going with.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Yep, I remembe that. There was talk of it at Big Tens as well, though the going rate back then seemed to think it was headed to Indy.

And yeah, I agree with the use of neutral being a bit much seeing that it's still in Columbus, but, that's what they're going with.

3 miles from tOSU’s campus.

 

[namenoonechose]

3 miles from tOSU’s campus.

That short of a bus ride should favor the bucknuts

 

[Corby2]

Tom shouldn't get locked in the bus since he can walk

 

[nerfstate]

Tom shouldn't get locked in the bus since he can walk

Oh man, I had forgotten about that utter hilarity.

 

[Headlock]

That short of a bus ride should favor the bucknuts

Depends on who’s driving the bus…Tom?

 

[Headlock]

Yep, I remembe that. There was talk of it at Big Tens as well, though the going rate back then seemed to think it was headed to Indy.

And yeah, I agree with the use of neutral being a bit much seeing that it's still in Columbus, but, that's what they're going with.

I’m ok with the concern to maximize dollars but hope that several different geographic locations will be considered going forward

 

[GregPickel]

I’m ok with the concern to maximize dollars but hope that several different geographic locations will be considered going forward

I'd have to think that it will. Lots of options across the conference's footprint, though how many of them are actually "neutral" sites will likely be up for debate.

 

[Bob_Anderson]

I'd have to think that it will. Lots of options across the conference's footprint, though how many of them are actually "neutral" sites will likely be up for debate.

And how many are available and want to host the event.

 

[PSUeng]

And how many are available and want to host the event.

Pittsburgh would work

 

[TwoJoints]

And how many are available and want to host the event.

The odds of availability during that 1st or 2nd weekend in March could be an issue for sites that have professional sports teams, particularly those having both a professional basketball and hockey team to accommodate.

 

[GregPickel]

The odds of availability during that 1st or 2nd weekend in March could be an issue for sites that have professional sports teams, particularly those having both a professional basketball and hockey team to accommodate.

It’s certainly doable with advance planning, but yeah, makes it easier in Columbus or Pittsburgh compared to Philly or DC, for sure.

 

[El_Jefe]

3 miles from tOSU’s campus.

If that's all it takes, shocked it's not in Coralville IA.

 

[The Pitchfork Rebel]

Man Nationwide sure knows how to spend money. This and Payton Manning..