2026 Claw US Open Wrestling Championships

Freestyle and Greco
USAW Membership card required

DIVISIONS
U15, U17, U20, High School Girls
Senior Women
Senior Men
Masters A-E
Those competing in Groups C,D,E, and F must complete and submit a Medical Waiver Form

Complete Masters Schedule

VENUE
The Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas
453 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106

SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 22
7:30-8:00a Medical Check, Waiver Submission, and Weigh-in
Masters Freestyle
Note: Athletes competing in BOTH Masters Greco-Roman and Freestyle Nationals will only weigh-in once for both events.
10:00-2:30p  Masters Freestyle Preliminaries & Consolation
4:00-7:00p Masters Freestyle Remaining Matches

Thursday, April 23
Senior Men Greco-Roman ONLY – GROUP A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg)
Senior Women
Masters Greco-Roman Only
7:30-8:00a Medical Check, Waiver Submission, and Weigh-in
10:00a – 2:00p Preliminaries, Quarterfinals & Consolation
Senior Men Greco-Roman – GROUP A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg)
Senior Women Freestyle
Masters Greco-Roman
4:00 – 7:00p Semifinals & Consolation
Senior Men Greco-Roman – GROUP A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg)
Senior Women
Masters Greco-Roman

Friday, April 24
6:30 – 8:00a Workout mats available to athletes that are weighing in ONLY

7:30 – 8:00a Weigh-ins & Medical Check
Senior Men Freestyle ONLY
Senior Men Greco-Roman ONLY – GROUP B (82kg, 87kg, 97kg, 130kg)

8:00 – 8:15a Weigh-ins & Medical Check
Senior Men Greco-Roman ONLY – GROUP A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg)
Senior Women

10:00a-12:45p Consolation, Consolation Semifinals & Medal Matches (3rd, 5th, 7th place matches)
Senior Women

10:00a-1:30p Championship Finals Round 1 (Best 2/3), Consolation, Consolation Semifinals, & Medal Matches (3rd, 5th, 7th place matches)
Senior Men Greco-Roman ONLY – GROUP A: (55 kg, 60 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 77 kg)

10:00a-2:15p Preliminaries, Quarterfinals & Consolation
Senior Men Freestyle
Senior Men Greco-Roman ONLY – GROUP B (82kg, 87kg, 97kg, 130kg)

Saturday, April 25
6:30am Doors open for athletes & coaches
6:30 – 8:00a Workout Mats Available for Athletes that are weighing in ONLY
8:00 – 8:15a Weigh-ins & Medical Check – scratch weight
Senior Men – Freestyle ONLY **
Senior Men – Greco-Roman Group B ONLY **
GROUP B weight classes: 82 kg, 87 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg
**Only athletes who are still competing

9:00AM Doors Opens for Spectators:

Session VII
10:00 – 11:45a
Senior Men Greco-Roman – GROUP B: (82 kg, 87 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg)
Championship Finals Round 1 (Best 2/3), Consolation & Medal Matches (3rd, 5th, 7th place matches)

10:00AM – 1:00p
Senior Men Freestyle
Consolation, Consolation Semifinals & Medal Matches (3rd, 5th, 7th place matches)

6:00 – 7:30p
Senior Men Freestyle
Championship Finals

6:00 – 6:45p
Senior Men Greco-Roman – GROUP B: (82 kg, 87 kg, 97 kg, 130 kg
Championship Finals Round 2 (Best 2/3) & Round 3 (if necessary)

WEIGH-IN PROCEDURES
ATHLETES MUST BRING A PHYSICAL COPY OF THEIR USAW MEMBERSHIP CARD TO RECORD THE WEIGHT AT THE SCALE.
1. Wrestlers must have a current USAW card to scan at the scale for officials to input the correct weight.
2. Wrestlers must have a competition singlet on when entering the weigh-in area. They must submit to a skin disease screening before weigh-in. The chief medical officer has full authority without appeal in determining an athlete’s eligibility to compete. Parents/coaches cannot accompany the wrestlers. They will not be allowed to carry additional clothing or anything other than the weigh-in card with them during weigh-ins.
3. An email confirming your weigh-in will be sent to your USAWMEMBERSHIP email account. Sessions and schedule are subject to change

HOTEL
The Golden Nugget
Hotel Booking Link

Group Code for Call in: GRUSW26
The telephone number to call in to make reservations: 1-800-331-5731

REGISTRATION
Friday, April 4 (3p MT) – Early Registration Deadline
$110 per style with hotel code
$150 per style without hotel code
Sunday, April 20 (3p MT) – Registration Deadline
$130 per style with hotel code
$175 per style without hotel code
After April 20 – Late Registration
$300 per style
Registration Link: https://www.usawmembership.com/usaw_events/2600005002?section=registration