Michigan State University Athletics
Saturday, November 7
East Lansing, Mich.
All Day
Michigan State University
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Michigan State Open
Photo by: Kam Beal
11/5/2026 2:36:00 PM | Wrestling
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State wrestling is set to kick off its 2026-27 season on Saturday, November 7, hosting the annual Michigan State Open inside historic Jenison Field House. Doors open to spectators at 8:00 a.m. and first whistle is set for 9:30 a.m.
Streaming of Saturday's open and brackets are available via FloWrestling this season. Fans can access more information about the tournament here.
Admission
Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children aged high school and under.
Parking
Parking is available in Kellogg Ramp 4 and Lots 62 and 124. Due to Michigan State hockey's game on Saturday afternoon, parking at Jenison Field House and around the Breslin Center is unavailable.
Clear Bag Policy
Clear bags subject to search upon entry. No provisions for checking and/or holding items deemed inappropriate; restricted items may not be left at the entry.
The Field
It's a loaded field at the 2026 Michigan State Open, including competitors from Arizona State, Bucknell, Central Michigan, Cumberlands, Edinboro, Findlay, Grand Valley State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Kent State, Lake Erie, Michigan, Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Purdue, VMI, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Spartan Notables
Michigan State had two wrestlers selected for the Big Ten Wrestling Preseason Watch List on Wednesday (Kael Wisler and Darius Marines). 26 of the 30 wrestlers on the Spartan roster will compete this weekend.
NCAA qualifier Kael Wisler returns for the Spartans at 197 pounds this season in his fifth campaign at MSU. Wisler finished the 2025-26 season with an overall record of 24-12 alongside a 10-4 record in duals. He led Michigan State with 38 dual points. The New Boston, Mich. native got in done in the classroom last season too, earning CSC Academic All-District, Academic All-Big Ten and NWCA Scholar All-American honors.
Redshirt sophomore Darius Marines is back for MSU at 157 pounds this season, coming off his first season as a starter for the Spartans in 2025-26. Marines went 18-14 overall with a 7-7 record in duals. His 18 victories ranked second on the team and his 25 dual points ranked third. He made his first career appearance at the Big Ten Championships, finishing 2-2. Marines is seeking his first NCAA Tournament qualification this season.
Wisler and Marines are among eight returners for the Spartans from last season's Big Ten Championships lineup. Also back for MSU are Nick Corday, Caleb Weiand, Clayton Jones, Jack Conley, Connor O'Neill and Josh Terrill.
Weiand, Jones and O'Neill are also previous NCAA qualifiers, with Jones earning his first qualification in 2026, Weiand in 2025 and O'Neill in 2022. Jones knocked off All-American Chance Lamer at Big Ten's to punch his ticket to the NCAA tournament last season, while Weiand made the adjustment up a weight at 133.
Local product Josh Terrill is seeking his first NCAA tournament qualification this season after returning from injury in 2025-26. Terrill went 16-12 at heavyweight last season including a 6-3 duals record. He finished second among Spartans with 27 dual points despite making just nine appearances in the second half of the season.
Streaming of Saturday's open and brackets are available via FloWrestling this season. Fans can access more information about the tournament here.
Admission
Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children aged high school and under.
Parking
Parking is available in Kellogg Ramp 4 and Lots 62 and 124. Due to Michigan State hockey's game on Saturday afternoon, parking at Jenison Field House and around the Breslin Center is unavailable.
Clear Bag Policy
Clear bags subject to search upon entry. No provisions for checking and/or holding items deemed inappropriate; restricted items may not be left at the entry.
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12."
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar) No purses, backpacks, fanny pack, mesh bag, tote bag, diaper bag, tinted/patterned plastic bag.
- Metal detectors will be in place for all spectators attending the event.
The Field
It's a loaded field at the 2026 Michigan State Open, including competitors from Arizona State, Bucknell, Central Michigan, Cumberlands, Edinboro, Findlay, Grand Valley State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Kent State, Lake Erie, Michigan, Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Purdue, VMI, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Spartan Notables
Michigan State had two wrestlers selected for the Big Ten Wrestling Preseason Watch List on Wednesday (Kael Wisler and Darius Marines). 26 of the 30 wrestlers on the Spartan roster will compete this weekend.
NCAA qualifier Kael Wisler returns for the Spartans at 197 pounds this season in his fifth campaign at MSU. Wisler finished the 2025-26 season with an overall record of 24-12 alongside a 10-4 record in duals. He led Michigan State with 38 dual points. The New Boston, Mich. native got in done in the classroom last season too, earning CSC Academic All-District, Academic All-Big Ten and NWCA Scholar All-American honors.
Redshirt sophomore Darius Marines is back for MSU at 157 pounds this season, coming off his first season as a starter for the Spartans in 2025-26. Marines went 18-14 overall with a 7-7 record in duals. His 18 victories ranked second on the team and his 25 dual points ranked third. He made his first career appearance at the Big Ten Championships, finishing 2-2. Marines is seeking his first NCAA Tournament qualification this season.
Wisler and Marines are among eight returners for the Spartans from last season's Big Ten Championships lineup. Also back for MSU are Nick Corday, Caleb Weiand, Clayton Jones, Jack Conley, Connor O'Neill and Josh Terrill.
Weiand, Jones and O'Neill are also previous NCAA qualifiers, with Jones earning his first qualification in 2026, Weiand in 2025 and O'Neill in 2022. Jones knocked off All-American Chance Lamer at Big Ten's to punch his ticket to the NCAA tournament last season, while Weiand made the adjustment up a weight at 133.
Local product Josh Terrill is seeking his first NCAA tournament qualification this season after returning from injury in 2025-26. Terrill went 16-12 at heavyweight last season including a 6-3 duals record. He finished second among Spartans with 27 dual points despite making just nine appearances in the second half of the season.
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