President Donald Trump is scheduled to be at the NCAA DI Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia this weekend, adding another notable sporting event to his agenda.
This information was seemingly confirmed by Clay Travis, co-founder of OutKick, who shared on X (formerly Twitter) that he would be flying “with” Trump on Air Force One to the championships. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also chimed in on Travis’ post, saying, “See you this weekend!” which further affirmed the news.
Trump’s Ongoing Presence at Sports Events
Trump has consistently attended significant sporting events both during and after his presidency. In the past month, he was present at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and the Daytona 500, making history as the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl.
Although he hasn’t yet attended a UFC fight since returning to office, Trump was seen at Madison Square Garden shortly after his election victory. He also made an appearance at the Army-Navy Game in December, a game that President Joe Biden did not attend during his presidency, although he had been present as vice president under Barack Obama.
Wrestling Championships Make Their Comeback in Philadelphia
The NCAA Wrestling Championships are returning to the Wells Fargo Center for the first time since 2011, a pivotal year when Penn State leveraged its home-state advantage to launch a remarkable dynasty. Since that time, the Nittany Lions have claimed eight out of the last 11 titles and 11 of the last 13, including a streak of three consecutive victories. A win this year would mark their third four-peat in this extraordinary era.
The tournament begins on Thursday and wraps up on Saturday, with fans eagerly anticipating another exciting showdown.
Looking to the Future of NCAA DI Wrestling Championships
In a groundbreaking move, the 2028 NCAA Wrestling Championships will be the first to take place in a football stadium, with U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis set to host the event. Originally, this venue was slated to hold the 2020 championships, which were ultimately canceled due to the pandemic.
With the presence of Trump, a storied wrestling program at Penn State, and an electric atmosphere in Philadelphia, this weekend’s event is sure to be unforgettable.
