Wildwood, NJ · 2026
War at the Jersey Shore Wrestling Championships
More than 2,000 young wrestlers from over 20 states will descend on the Wildwoods Convention Center April 2-4, 2026, for the War at the Jersey Shore National Youth Wrestling Championships. This massive tournament transforms Wildwood into wrestling central, with matches running non-stop across multiple mats for three intense days.
What Makes War at the Jersey Shore Special
The War at the Jersey Shore National Youth Wrestling Championships features both Folkstyle and Freestyle wrestling competition for youth athletes.
The tournament takes place at the Wildwoods Convention Center on the Boardwalk, with age divisions ranging from young children through young teens.
Families attending the tournament can also enjoy Wildwood’s beach and boardwalk while in town for competition.
Book your Wildwood accommodations ahead of the tournament weekend.
What to Expect at War at the Jersey Shore
The tournament runs over several days, with matches held across multiple mats at the convention center.
- April 2-4, 2026 — Folkstyle and Freestyle competition
- Multiple age divisions for youth wrestlers
- Convention center location on the Boardwalk, near the beach
- Continuous mat action with preliminary rounds, quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship matches
Pack layers for April weather, and budget for parking and meals. The tournament atmosphere is family-friendly.
Where to Stay for War at the Jersey Shore
Our family-owned, motel-style hotels are a few blocks from the beach, Boardwalk, and convention center.
Wildwood’s beaches are free, giving families a place to relax after competition days.
The Coastal Collection
Where to stay in Wildwood
Staying over for War at the Jersey Shore Wrestling Championships? Coastal Collection runs five locally owned hotels a block or two from the beach and boardwalk: Coastal Sands Inn, Beachside Resort, Sunset Beach Hotel, Sunrise Inn and Paradise Inn. Compare them on the hotels in Wildwood page and book directly with the hotel.
