— Published on May 18, 2026

The 2027 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, one year before the 2028 Olympics

Wrestling

The world's best wrestlers are returning to the United States. One year before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, The 2027 World Championships will take place in Las VegasThis will be only the third time the World Wrestling Championships have been held in the United States, and even in North America, since the beginning of the century, after New York (2003) and Las Vegas (2015).

The competition will take place at Thomas & Mack Center, September 11-19, and will be the first to count for the Olympic Games qualifications. « USA Wrestling is thrilled to welcome the World Championships back to American soil for the first time since 2015."said Rich Bender, executive director of the national federation. Las Vegas will offer an exceptional experience for our athletes and our spectators, while giving a tremendous boost to this sport in view of the 2028 Olympic Games which will take place in Los Angeles. »