MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University men's wrestling program has announced its 2026–27 NCWA schedule, featuring open tournaments, dual competition, and postseason championship competition.

Following back-to-back NCWA Division II National Championships, Life University will compete in the NCWA Division I classification for the 2026–27 season under the NCWA's newly sanctioned divisional structure. Life moves into Division I after finishing among the top 50 team scores at the 2026 NCWA National Championships, giving the Running Eagles the opportunity to compete for the NCWA Division I National Team Championship in 2027.

"I'm excited about this group and the opportunity these guys have in front of them," said NCWA Head Coach Jake Laden. "Our goal is to continue developing every time we step on the mat and put ourselves in position to compete for another championship at the end of the season."

The Running Eagles open the NCWA season on Saturday, October 31, at the Patriot Open in Corbin, Kentucky. Life U returns to action in November at the Georgia Open before hosting the 8th Annual Life U LUCHA Open at Legacy Arena in Douglasville, Georgia.

October
Oct. 31 – Patriot Open (Corbin, Ky.)
November
Nov. 8 – Georgia Open (Franklin Springs, Ga.)
Nov. 21 – 8th Annual Life U LUCHA Open (Legacy Arena, Douglasville, Ga.)
November features two opportunities for the Running Eagles to compete close to home, beginning with the Georgia Open at Emmanuel University on November 8. Life U then hosts the 8th Annual LUCHA Open on November 21 at Legacy Arena in Douglasville.
January
Jan. 20 – University of North Georgia (5:00 PM, Dahlonega, Ga.)
The Running Eagles open 2027 with a road dual against the University of North Georgia on January 20 at 5:00 p.m. in Dahlonega, Georgia.
March
Mar. 6 – NCWA Southeast Conference Championships (Tallahassee, Fla.)
Mar. 18–20 – NCWA National Championships (Bossier City, La.)
The NCWA postseason begins March 6 when Life U travels to Tallahassee, Florida, for the NCWA Southeast Conference Championships. The season culminates March 18–20 at the NCWA National Championships in Bossier City, Louisiana.
The 2026–27 NCWA schedule provides the Running Eagles with another strong slate of competition as Life U looks to continue building on the program's championship success.

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Schedule is subject to change.