NCAA Wrestling Roster Limits and Rules
Roster Limits for 2025-2026 Season
The NCAA has implemented new roster limits for wrestling as part of the recent changes in scholarship rules. Here are the key details:
Sport
Previous Scholarship Limit
New Roster Cap
Men's Wrestling
9.9 scholarships
30 wrestlers
Key Rules and Changes
Unlimited Scholarships: Schools can now offer as many scholarships as they want, limited only by the new roster cap.
Designated Student-Athletes: Current athletes who would have been affected by the new roster limits can be designated to remain on the team without counting against the roster cap for the duration of their eligibility.
Academic Requirements: Wrestlers must maintain a minimum GPA and be enrolled in a certain number of credit hours to compete.
Opt-In Process: Schools that choose to adopt these new rules can participate in revenue sharing and unlimited scholarships, while those that do not may retain older scholarship models.