Tulsa to Host Top Collegiate Wrestling Event This Fall

The 2025 National Duals Invitational collegiate wrestling event will take place at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from November 15–16 with more than $1 million up for grabs for the 16 Division I teams participating.

“We’re thrilled to have the inaugural National Duals Invitational in Tulsa,” said Joel Koester, Tulsa Sports Commission director of sports sales. “This prestigious event further solidifies Tulsa as America’s amateur wrestling hub and with its history of sustained success, there is no better partner than Oklahoma State. We’re so excited for Oak View Group and the BOK Center to host some of the best collegiate wrestlers in the country and can’t wait for two days of top-level competition.”

Thirty-four-time NCAA champion Oklahoma State will serve as the host. Ticket details and the full roster of teams will be announced before July 15.

“This is another fantastic opportunity for Tulsa to shine on the national stage,” said Renee McKenney, president, Tulsa Regional Tourism. “After the success of the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships and the yearly draw of Big 12 Championships, wrestling fans know Tulsa as the premiere amateur wrestling destination in the country. Our local restaurants, businesses and hotels are ready to welcome thousands of wrestling fans to Tulsa.”

The BOK Center is home to the Tulsa Oilers of the ECHL and the Tulsa Oilers of the Indoor Football League. The 19,000-seat venue was the site of the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and is the current home of the 2025 Big 12 Championships.

“We’re excited to host the inaugural National Duals Invitational at BOK Center and we’re proud that our venue has become a top choice for major wrestling events,” said BOK Center Vice President Keller Taylor. “This event offers the perfect stage for top-tier competition and we can’t wait to welcome thousands of passionate supporters.”

The top eight teams will all earn payouts, with the winning squad walking away with $200,000. The second- and third-place teams will earn $150,000, while fourth place earns $75,000. Fifth through eighth place will each earn between $50,000 and $20,000, respectively. All participating teams will receive $20,000 for attending.

“Hosting the National Duals Invitational by our fantastic sponsor, Paycom, is a game-changer for D1 wrestling,” said Mike Moyer, executive director, National Wrestling Coaches Association. “Due to the unprecedented challenges in NCAA Division I athletics today, it is more imperative than ever to have more big moments in intercollegiate wrestling so we can substantially grow our fan base and viewership.”