Big Ten Network announces 2022-23 Big Ten wrestling schedule

CHICAGO, Ill. – The nation’s most dominant wrestling conference returns to the Big Ten Network this fall in search of a 16^th consecutive NCAA Championship, with 24 duals airing live on BTN and the FOX Sports app.

Action starts on Sunday, Dec. 4, with the Cy-Hawk dual as Iowa looks to extend its streak to 18 consecutive wins over Iowa State at 2:30 p.m. ET. Conference wrestling on the network begins in 2023 with a Friday night doubleheader on Jan. 6, featuring Ohio State at Indiana at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Penn State at Wisconsin at 9 p.m. ET.

Additional schedule highlights include two Penn State duals in the Bryce Jordan Center – Jan. 20 hosting Michigan at 7 p.m. ET and Jan. 27 hosting Iowa at 8:30 p.m. ET – along with Ohio State at Michigan on Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. ET, a double header of Penn State at Ohio State and Iowa at Minnesota on Feb. 3, Michigan at Iowa on Feb. 10 at 9 p.m. ET and Oklahoma State at Iowa on Feb. 19 at 4:30 p.m.

B1G Wrestling & Beyond will return in January of 2023 with host Rick Pizzo and analyst Shane Sparks taking you around the Big Ten with an assortment of highlights, analysis and guests.

More than 60 additional contests will be available for streaming on B1G+, BTN’s home for non-televised events and on-demand archives. Subscription options include a conference wrestling pass, which delivers all Big Ten wrestling on B1G+, for just $69.99 per month.

Complete details regarding Big Ten Wrestling Championships coverage on BTN, the FOX Sports app and B1G+ will be announced at a later date.

According to Intermat’s preseason rankings, the Big Ten has 11 teams ranked in the top 30. Defending national champion Penn State leads the way at No. 1, followed by No. 2 Iowa, No. 4 Ohio State, No. 8 Michigan, No. 9 Northwestern, No. 10 Wisconsin, No. 11 Minnesota, No. 14 Nebraska, No. 24 Illinois, No. 26 Rutgers and No. 27 Purdue. 

Additional coverage includes the return of On The Mat, BTN’s multi-platform, behind-the-scenes look at Big Ten wrestling, as well as BTN’s Big Ten wrestling Instagram page.

The Big Ten Network’s wrestling schedule is below and is also subject to change.

2022-23 Big Ten Network Wrestling Schedule