2019-2022 Championship Sites

[STEW 0]

I thought this was suppose to be announced this past December but I haven't heard anything about it and can't find anything by doing a google search. Anyone have any info? Hoping there are some new destinations added to the mix...

Edited January 25, 2017 by STEW

[fatlaz 33]

I've always been in favor of Phoenix.  Good weather, easy to get to, also supports college wrestling in the West.

[tabenn 47]

It is my understanding that NCAA is looking at having it in St Louis every year..That is why they keep going back......just what I have heard from some coaches..

[Pinnum 840]

I did see that Little Caesars Arena, which will become the home of the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings next year, submitted bids to host all four years of the Wrestling Championships.

[Flying-Tiger 617]

Considering how many Division I schools are in the eastern part of the country, there is no good reason for having it in St. Louis every year.

Edited January 27, 2017 by Flying-Tiger

[Perry 1,429]

Sweet, keep it in St Louis! That way I can attend every year (I live in St Louis)

[cornercoach 448]

I did see that Little Caesars Arena, which will become the home of the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings next year, submitted bids to host all four years of the Wrestling Championships.

 

...nice, a pizza arena for wrestlers.....

[quanon 161]

Does anyone know the rotation for the next few years of the Big Ten championships?

[lurshy92 28]

is there a chance it ever comes back to MSG, it was PHENOMONAL! but was it too expensive?

[SetonHallPirate 990]

Does anyone know the rotation for the next few years of the Big Ten championships?

I know 2018 is Michigan State...not sure beyond that, I'm not sure where the three newcomers fit into the rotation.

[boconnell 1,628]

I did see that Little Caesars Arena, which will become the home of the Detroit Pistons and Red Wings next year, submitted bids to host all four years of the Wrestling Championships.

I went to the NCAAs in Detroit and it was awful.  The hotels and restaurants were 20+ minutes from the arena.  There was no convention space for the fan expo so it was in tents in the parking lot in 25 degree weather.  Hopefully the new arena you mentioned is more centrally located and has the surrounding infrastructure to make the event enjoyable.

[LordNelson 552]

Considering how many Division I schools are in the eastern part of the country, there is no good reason for having it in St. Louis every year.

I like the East/Mid West rotation.

However, St Louis is the best, and I'm an East Coaster.

 

NYC was better and not as expensive as I thought it would be.

Philly was ok at best.  Too much driving for my liking.

I'm interested in how it is going to be next year in Cleveland.

[vsnej 199]

I went to both Philly in 2011 and NYC in 2016 and here are the all-session prices:

 

2011 Wachovia Center - Section 217A $135.00

2016 Madison Square  - Section 204  $235.00

 

The seats in Philly were great sight-wise but very uncomfortable for long periods.

 

The seats in NYC were awesome bar-stool type with a counter to put drinks & food on.  Right below us there were flat screens everywhere. 

This was way better then Philly - but $100 difference also.

 

How much do all-session tickets cost in St Louis ?

[LordNelson 552]

Not much cheaper than NYC, yet 2011 isn't 2017 either.

[TheSquare 1]

I went to both Philly in 2011 and NYC in 2016 and here are the all-session prices:

 

2011 Wachovia Center - Section 217A $135.00

2016 Madison Square  - Section 204  $235.00

 

The seats in Philly were great sight-wise but very uncomfortable for long periods.

 

The seats in NYC were awesome bar-stool type with a counter to put drinks & food on.  Right below us there were flat screens everywhere. 

This was way better then Philly - but $100 difference also.

 

How much do all-session tickets cost in St Louis ?

 

 

The Wells Fargo Center (Formerly Wachovia Center) did do some upgrading this past off season inside the arena. Also Xfinity live, which was being built while NCAA's were going on in 2011, is a cool bar to hangout at in between sessions and only about 100 yards from The Well. So Philly has done some upgrading. It is a bit far from center city, but the subway takes you right to the Well for only a couple bucks. 

[vsnej 199]

I loved Philly and it was way better than NYC in one aspect - the fanfest

 

It was awesome to see the world team practice

 

Would love to see it back in Philly

[BoHawk 2]

I think Nashville would be a great city to Host. The Bridgestone Arena seats 20,000 and located in the Heart of the City. Plenty of Hotels and places to eat plus the weather is usually pretty nice.

[Pinnum 840]

I think Nashville would be a great city to Host. The Bridgestone Arena seats 20,000 and located in the Heart of the City. Plenty of Hotels and places to eat plus the weather is usually pretty nice.

 

What school or conference would host the championships?  

[tommytechnique 68]

What school or conference would host the championships?  

 UTC?  Looks like its about 2 hours away.

 

Nashville is a pretty cool town, let's do it.

[Pinnum 840]

I went to the NCAAs in Detroit and it was awful.  The hotels and restaurants were 20+ minutes from the arena.  There was no convention space for the fan expo so it was in tents in the parking lot in 25 degree weather.  Hopefully the new arena you mentioned is more centrally located and has the surrounding infrastructure to make the event enjoyable.

 

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/The+Palace+of+Auburn+Hills,+Championship+Drive,+Auburn+Hills,+MI/Little+Caesars+Arena,+66+Sibley+St,+Detroit,+MI+48201/@42.5168858,-83.4488548,84866m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8824ead179e0b38f:0x4b741e0e512f828a!2m2!1d-83.2457019!2d42.697087!1m5!1m1!1s0x8824d2cad3b54e5f:0x21f1ad1bf53c314e!2m2!1d-83.0554329!2d42.341078 

 

Looks like all of your complaints would be remedied.  

[Show_Me 340]

I went to the NCAAs in Detroit and it was awful. The hotels and restaurants were 20+ minutes from the arena. There was no convention space for the fan expo so it was in tents in the parking lot in 25 degree weather. Hopefully the new arena you mentioned is more centrally located and has the surrounding infrastructure to make the event enjoyable.

Completely agree. I have been to every NCAA since 2000, and Detroit was easily the worst overall experience.

Edited January 27, 2017 by Show_Me

[Show_Me 340]

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[leshismore 216]

Boston? Providence?  Both wrestling mecca's.  On a side note, Albany was not that bad.

[boconnell 1,628]

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/The+Palace+of+Auburn+Hills,+Championship+Drive,+Auburn+Hills,+MI/Little+Caesars+Arena,+66+Sibley+St,+Detroit,+MI+48201/@42.5168858,-83.4488548,84866m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x8824ead179e0b38f:0x4b741e0e512f828a!2m2!1d-83.2457019!2d42.697087!1m5!1m1!1s0x8824d2cad3b54e5f:0x21f1ad1bf53c314e!2m2!1d-83.0554329!2d42.341078 

 

Looks like all of your complaints would be remedied.  

Then I'd have no issue with it.

 

To me the key factors are;

1) nearby quality convention space for the fanfest

2) nearby restaurants and hotels (a plus if it's held downtown and it's a cool downtown).

3) cost 

4) ease of travel and access from airport to hotel to arena.  Don't make me rent a car.

 

Almost everyone does this well.  STL does it very well.  I wasn't in NY or Philly as my job has not been wrestling the last few years so I don't get to attend every year.  OKC was fun and has a good downtown.  

[rwalkowiak1 2]

Completely agree. I have been to every NCAA since 2000, and Detroit was easily the worst overall experience.

Back in 2007, NCAAs were held way out in Auburn Hills, a suburb approximately 40 minutes from Detroit.  Little Caesars Arena is right downtown, and Detroit has a lot of new hotels and restaurants.