Asheville, NC (March 7, 2025)—The Southern Conference (SoCon) Wrestling Championship returns to the mountains this weekend, with the road to the NCAA Championships running through Asheville during SoCon Week. Expect the thrill of upsets and a battle to be the best as nine teams step onto the mat at Kimmel Arena on the campus of UNC Asheville.
What: 2025 Explore Asheville Southern Conference Wrestling Championship
Where: Kimmel Arena, UNC Asheville
When: Friday, March 7 – Saturday, March 8, 2025
Schedule
Friday, March 7
- 12:30 p.m. – Opening matches
- 3 p.m. – Consolation first round
- 3:30 p.m. – Consolation quarterfinals
- 5 p.m. – Semifinals
- 7:30 p.m. – Consolation semifinals
Saturday, March 8
- 12 p.m. – Consolation finals
- 2:30 p.m. – Championship finals
- 5 p.m. – Awards ceremony
Get tickets now
- General admission – $15 for a single day, $25 for both days.
- VIP mat-side seating (Saturday) – $125, which includes premium seating, hospitality access and a parking pass.
Tickets are available at https://vivenu.soconsports.com/.
A portion of premium ticket sales supports the Always Asheville Fund, which aids local businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene.
The Explore Asheville SoCon Wrestling Championship is part of SoCon Week, running alongside the Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships.
For full event details, visit https://soconsports.com/wrest/article/bltb2022d0da887f539/.
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About Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
Explore Asheville is the official destination marketing and management organization for one of the most deeply-rooted, creative communities in the southeast. Explore Asheville is powered by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, a public authority that has been investing in and building community since 1983. The authority has committed $96 million to more than 50 community capital projects including sports venues.
About the Southern Conference
Founded in 1921 and the fifth-oldest league, the Southern Conference (SoCon) is a NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference that includes 10 institutions competing in a wide range of sports. The SoCon is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience and expanding its reach through championship events and partnerships across the region. It’s All Here.
