Final X, presented by Kerberos Capital Management, is USA Wrestling’s Senior World Championship Team Trials, held in non-Olympic years like in 2026. Final X will determine the 2026 U.S. World Championship Team in two international disciplines: men's freestyle and women’s freestyle.

A total of 20 weight classes will be contested, 10 in each discipline. In each weight class, the top two U.S. athletes will wrestle a best-of-three series at Final X to determine the U.S. representative at the 2026 Senior World Championships in Manama, Bahrain. 

The 2026 Senior World Championships are the premier annual international wrestling competition, featuring the best athletes from around the world.

Final X also serves as the 16th Annual Benefit for Beat the Streets New York, helping raise critical funds to support youth wrestling and life-skills programming for K-12 New York City boys and girls.

Why is it called Final X?

“Final” represents the last stage in the process for selecting the U.S. World Championships Teams in men’s freestyle and women’s freestyle. 

The “X” symbolizes the Roman numeral for 10, reflecting the number of weight classes contested in each discipline.

What are the rules of freestyle wrestling? 

Final X features freestyle wrestling for both men and women. Freestyle allows the use of both upper- and lower-body offense and defense (including leg attacks).

Friday, June 19, 2026

Prudential Center

Newark, New Jersey 

12:30 p.m. ET – True-third matches 

2 p.m. ET – Best-of-3 series Round 1 

5 p.m. ET – Best-of-3 series Round 2 & Round 3 (if necessary) 

Each Final X matchup is a best-of-three series. The first athlete to win two matches wins the series. Matches are scored independently (not cumulative). 

Sponsorship packages are available through Beat the Streets New York and include: 

• Premium event access 

• Brand visibility 

• Hospitality benefits 
  

These partnerships directly support youth wrestling and development programs across New York City. 

For inquiries, contact Beat the Streets New York Executive Director Bob Seidel at bseidel@btsny.org.

Beat the Streets New York website – BTSNY.ORG 

VIP tickets and sponsorship packages offer premium seating and exclusive access to the Final X after-party. Proceeds directly support Beat the Streets New York and its mission to empower New York City boys and girls through wrestling and life-skills development.  

For more information on ticket packages, email BTSNY Executive Director Bob Seidel at bseidel@btsny.org. 

Ticketmaster 

Standard event tickets (without after-party access) are available on Ticketmaster. At checkout, you can make a generous donation to support BTSNY.

How can I get 2026 Final X group tickets? 

Discounted group tickets are available through Beat the Streets New York. 

• 20% off 8 or more tickets 

• Valid on lowest 3 price levels ($54, $90, $130)
  

For details and seating availability, contact Eileen Swick at eswick@btsny.org.

Athletes can qualify through one of three pathways: 

2025 Senior World Championship medalist 

Medalists automatically advance to Final X if they compete at the same weight class, they won a 2025 Senior World Championship medal at. 

U.S. Open Champion 

Winners of each weight class at the U.S. Open earn a Final X spot. 

U.S. Open: April 23-25 at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas, Nevada

Full list of 2026 U.S. Open champions competing at Final X 

World Team Trials Challenge Tournament 

Winners of each weight class at World Team Trials Challenge Tournament that do not have a 2025 Senior World Championship medalist will earn a Final X spot. 

World Team Trials Challenge Tournament: May 14-15 at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky

Full list of 2026 WTTCT champions competing at Final X 

Who is eligible to advance directly to the 2026 Final X? 

Below is a list of the 2025 Senior World Championship medalists who are eligible to advance directly to the 2026 Final X. All medalists accepted their automatic bid to 2026 Final X.

Men’s freestyle 

• 65 kg: Real Woods (bronze)

• 79 kg: Levi Haines (silver)

• 86 kg: Zahid Valencia (gold)

• 92 kg: Trent Hidlay (gold)

• 97 kg: Kyle Snyder (gold)
  

Women’s freestyle 

• 57 kg: Helen Maroulis (gold)

• 68 kg: Kennedy Blades (bronze)

• 76 kg: Kylie Welker (bronze)

Men's Freestyle Best-Of-3 Series

57 kg - Luke Lilledahl vs. Spencer Lee

61 kg - Marcus Blaze vs. Jax Forrest

65 kg - Real Woods vs. Bo Bassett

70 kg - Ridge Lovett vs. Zain Retherford

74 kg - James Green vs. David Carr

79 kg - Levi Haines vs. Chance Marsteller

86 kg - Zahid Valencia vs. Kyle Dake

97 kg - Kyle Snyder vs. Stephan Buchanan

125 kg - Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Mason Parris

* The 92 kg series between Trent Hidlay and Michael Macchiavello has been moved to Saturday, June 13, in Chantilly, Va., and will not be contested in Newark.

Women's Freestyle Best-Of-3 Series

50 kg - Katie Gomez vs. Morgan Turner

53 kg - Cristelle Rodriguez vs. Elena Ivaldi

55 kg - Everest Leydecker vs. Areana Villaescusa

57 kg - Helen Maroulis vs. Amanda Martinez

59 - Abigail Nette vs. Alexis Janiak

62 kg - Adaugo Nwachukwu vs. Macey Kilty

65 kg - Kayla Miracle vs. Jennifer Page

68 kg - Kennedy Blades vs. Isabella Mir

72 kg - Alexandria Glaude vs. Amit Elor

76 kg - Kylie Welker vs. Dymond Guilford

*Glaude has withdrawn from Final X due to injury. Amit Elor must complete the Final X process by making weight and receiving a forfeit on the mat in Newark.

Men's Freestyle True-Third Matches

61 kg - Austin DeSanto vs. Ben Davino

65 kg - Joey McKenna vs. Beau Bartlett

70 kg - Landon Robideau vs. Caleb Henson

79 kg - Evan Wick vs. Patrick Kennedy

86 kg - Parker Keckeisen vs. Aeoden Sinclair

92 kg - Dustin Plott vs. Seth Shumate

Women's Freestyle True-Third Matches

50 kg - Felicity Taylor vs. Samara Chavez

57 kg - Alex Hedrick vs. Amani Jones

65 kg - Emma Bruntil vs. Reese Larramendy

68 kg - Latifah McBryde vs. Jasmine Robinson  

What are true-third matches? 

True-third matches determine the No. 3 athlete on the 2026-27 U.S. National Team. These matches are held when the second- and third-place finishers from a qualifying event did not previously compete against each other. Winners receive National Team support, including funding, training, and competition opportunities. 

The venue is two blocks from Newark Penn Station, connection available via: 

• NJ Transit 

• PATH Train 

For more information, visit the Prudential Center website. 

What parking is available at Prudential Center? 

There are multiple parking garages and lots near the venue. For more information, visit the Prudential Center website. 

Supporters can make a tax-deductible donation at btsny.org. Contributions help fund youth wrestling programs and provide life-skills development opportunities that empower New York City boys and girls both on and off the mat. 

Beat the Streets New York and USA Wrestling are seeking volunteers to assist with: 

• Athlete escorting 

• Event operations  

• Compliance with United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) procedures   

Requirements: 

• 18+ years old 

• Complete USA Wrestling SafeSport Certification 
  

Volunteers can sign up via the official registration form. 

Official Final X merchandise will be available for purchase through event partners RUDIS and on-site at Prudential Center. 

FloWrestling will serve as the host broadcast partner for Final X. Fans can watch the event live or on-demand at FloWrestling.com. A FloWrestling subscription is required to watch this event.

All journalists seeking credentials to 2026 Final X at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. will apply through usawmembership.com. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, June 1. For any questions regarding the application process, please visit the USA Wrestling Media Center or email communications@usawrestling.org.