How to watch Penn State wrestling in 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials: TV streaming, tickets

Frank Bodani, York Daily Record

Penn State wrestling will be the epicenter of the sport this weekend in America.

The university that just won its 11th national wrestling title in 13 years is hosting the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

More than 200 wrestlers in men's and women's freestyle and men's Greco-Roman will compete to earn spots on the U.S. team at this summer's games in Paris, France.

There will be 17 freestyle wrestlers across six weight classes with strong ties to Penn State — the program that recently won the NCAA Championships in record fashion. That includes former NCAA champion and reigning Olympic gold medalist David Taylor at 86 kilograms.

Here's how to watch and attend the Olympic Trials:

When are the 2024 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials at Penn State?

Olympic gold medalist David Taylor (right) defeated Aaron Brooks at last June's Final X action in New Jersey. The two former Penn State wrestlers may meet again this weekend in the 86 kilogram class at the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials in State College.
Olympic gold medalist David Taylor (right) defeated Aaron Brooks at last June's Final X action in New Jersey. The two former Penn State wrestlers may meet again this weekend in the 86 kilogram class at the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials in State College.

  • Friday, April 19: Challenge Tournament preliminaries, quarterfinals and consolations, 10 a.m.; Challenge Tournament semifinals and finals, 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday: Championship Series (rounds 1 and 2) and Challenge Tournament consolations and third-place matches, 10 a.m.; Championship Series (rounds 2 and 3); 6:30 p.m.

Where are the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials?

All four Friday and Saturday sessions will be held at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center. Ticket information for single or all sessions can be found here. Doors open each day at 8:30 a.m.

What channel can I watch the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials?

TV: USA Network, Friday (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) and Saturday (6:30 to 10 p.m.); NBC’s streaming platform Peacock will cover the early sessions each day (10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)

How can I stream the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials?

Streaming is available for early-day sessions via Peacock here (pay)

Evening sessions may also be able to be streamed with FuboTV or DirecTV Stream or SlingTV.

What's to do at Penn State between Olympic Trials sessions?

Wrestling fans can attend a free "Fan Fest" both days at the Pegula Ice Arena, across the street from the Bryce Jordan Center.

Activities, which run from about 2 to 6 p.m., include dozens of wrestling exhibits (college wrestling apparel, merchandise, memorabilia and training equipment), food and drink options. Autograph sessions include Penn State three-time NCAA champ and MMA star Bo Nickal on Saturday.

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Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Contact him at fbodani@ydr.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: How to watch Penn State, David Taylor in U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials

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