President Trump to Attend NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia
Marking a historic first, Trump becomes the first sitting president to attend the NCAA wrestling finals, held in a key battleground state.
- The NCAA Division I wrestling championships begin today at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and run through Saturday.
- President Donald Trump, confirmed to attend, continues his pattern of engaging with high-profile sporting events during his presidency.
- This visit marks Trump's first trip to Pennsylvania since starting his second term in January 2025, highlighting the political symbolism of his presence in a Democrat-led city.
- Penn State, a dominant force in collegiate wrestling, is aiming for its fourth consecutive championship title at this event.
- The championships return to Philadelphia for the first time since 2011, with future plans to be held in a football stadium for the first time in 2028.