NEXT GEN

July 19, 2026

Milwaukee, WI

tournament format

Full bracketed competition
4 age divisions - 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U
47 weight classes

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday: Weigh-ins
Sunday AM: Opening rounds + placement matches
Sunday PM: Finals

WATCH LIVE

Streamed live on FOX Nation
Real-time scoring and brackets
Follow every division as it unfolds

Registrations are non-refundable
Wrestlers may enter multiple divisions
Age as of day of the open
Duals weigh-in will be used for the open
Girls Open 6U,8U,10U,12U,14U, 18U divisions are Freestyle
Awards for top 4 place finishers
Double elimination through 4th place
This will be a Rapid Fire style tournament. No minimum breaks between matches. The open will conclude within 3 hours.
Headgear is required
Divisions / weight classes may be combined if necessary

Boys / Girls 8U-14U: 2 lb
Boys / Girls 18U: 3 lbs

Available on USA Bracketing after weigh-ins
Report to the head table with any bracket issues
No changes can be made after brackets are final
Wrestling begins at the conclusion of the duals between 2:00-3:00

YOU ARE NEXT

RAF Next Gen is a national youth tournament platform built to identify, develop and elevate the next generation of wrestlers.

Athletes compete at events tied to RAF weekends, build their standing over time and earn the chance to compete at a marquee Next Gen championship event.

Top-ranked athletes qualify for a championship event contested on RAF’s main stage.