Miami

RAF NEXT GEN

Compete. Get ranked. Earn your place on the RAF main stage.

Sep 20, 2026

8:00 am

Watsco Center: 1245 Dauer Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33146

Introducing RAF NEXT GEN, the national youth wrestling tournament series built for the next wave of athletes rising through the sport. Wrestlers compete at events tied directly to RAF weekends, build rankings over time and earn the opportunity to qualify for marquee championship events contested on the RAF main stage.

This is the 3rd event in the 5 event series with the main event in December 2026.

This event will only accept 600 wrestlers.

Early bird registration ($25 discount) will be available until 8/24/2026.

All RAF Next Generation athletes get 30% off RAF13 Tickets with a special promo code.

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Full bracketed competition

Divisions:

8U (45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75, 85, 100)
10U (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 105, 120, 145)
12U - Boys (65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 145, 170)
15U - Boys (75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 120, 130, 140, 150, 175, 205, 225)
12U - Girls (70, 77, 84, 92, 100, 110, 120, 135, HWT)
15U - Girls (90, 98, 106, 115, 125, 135, 155, 180)

Full Schedule - September 19th

9:30AM-11:30AM - Weigh Ins - All ages and divisions
12:00PM-2:00PM - RAF Fan Zone (Meet & Greet requires additional ticket)
8:00PM - RAF13

Full Schedule - September 20th

6:30AM - Doors to the Watsco Center Open
7:00AM-7:45AM - 8U and 10U warm up mats available
7:45AM - Welcome/Introduction/Opening Ceremony
8:00AM - 8U & 10U session begins
10:30AM - 12U and 15U warm up mats available
11:00AM - 12U & 15U session begins
6:00PM - RAF NextGen Miami finals

*Exact times of wrestling are scheduled to change

Weigh-ins: September 19th, 2026 - 9:30AM-11:30AM

Weigh-in Location:

JW Marriott - Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

19999 W. Country Club Dr., Aventura, FL 33180

Medical Information:

Athletes must be present in a COMPETITION UNIFORM and must submit to a skin disease screening prior to weigh-ins. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining the eligibility of an athlete to compete. In the event of injury or illness, no contestant will be permitted to continue the competition without approval of the Chief Medical Officer, whose decision is final and not subject to appeal.