Canada’s best university wrestlers are set to grapple for gold as Brock University hosts the newly branded 2025 Wrestling Canada Lutte U SPORTS Invitational Championships.

The Badgers will host the Championships from February 28 to March 1 for the first time at the Canada Games Park.

With the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between U SPORTS and Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL), this new partnership model will foster greater collaboration between the two organizations, setting the stage for an even more exciting and competitive championship in 2025, said WCL Chief Executive Officer Tamara Medwidsky.

“WCL is excited to be partnering with Brock University to host the 2025 WCL U SPORTS Invitational Championships, under this new model,” Medwidsky said. “Brock has a strong history for hosting these types of events, and we look forward to building on that prestigious past. We are eager to welcome the best university wrestlers in the country to the fantastic venue at Canada Games Park and to watch what is sure to be some entertaining wrestling.”

Brock has a rich history in U SPORTS wrestling, with both its men’s and women’s teams dominating the national landscape for years.

In 2024, the Brock women’s wrestling team secured its 11th national championship, while the men’s team captured its ninth consecutive title, bringing the total to 22 championships overall.

Brock’s wrestling teams, which have consistently performed at the highest levels in Canadian university athletics, are well-positioned to continue their legacy of excellence in front of a home crowd.

The 2025 WCL U SPORTS Invitational Championships are the first to be held at Canada Games Park, further elevating the level of competition and providing student-athletes with a world-class venue to showcase their skills.

“We’re thrilled to host the 2025 WCL U SPORTS Invitational Championships at Canada Games Park,” said Brock Sports Associate Director Courtney Smith. “Brock’s proud wrestling tradition makes this partnership a perfect fit, and we look forward to showcasing top university talent and providing an exceptional experience for student-athletes from across the country.”

In addition to the competition, the event will include an awards banquet at the Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre, as well as an induction ceremony for alumni wrestlers into the Brock Sports Hall of Fame at Amici’s Banquet Centre on March 1.

Brock previously hosted the 2020 U SPORTS Wrestling Championships at Bob Davis Gymnasium, and this upcoming championship will further solidify Brock’s reputation as a premier host for national-level events.

The Heart of Niagara will serve as the official accommodation provider for the tournament, with Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre, Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre and Hampton Inn St. Catharines Niagara acting as host hotels for the athletes and their teams.