The Grapple in the Capital is District Wrestling's biggest annual event, featuring a USA Wrestling-sanctioned freestyle tournament, clinics, social events and more throughout the weekend. Our goal is to make it the biggest showcase for the sport of wrestling in the nation's capital.
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Membership Offer61 days to the eventFri, Oct 09Hook Hall & Other VenuesOct 09, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT – Oct 12, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTHook Hall & Other Venues, 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010, USADistrict Wrestling is proud to host the second annual Grapple in the Capital!
BOOK YOUR STAY
We're partnering with two great hotels in two of our favorite neighborhoods to offer GitC attendees a special rate for the entire weekend.
Social Events
Unwind after your time on the mats over some drinks and maybe even some Jello wrestling at one of our partner bars! Plus, enjoy all DC has to offer across dozens of bars and events across the city.
Officiating
Workshop
Ever wonder how scoring works? Learn from two folkstyle and freestyle-certified officials who have traveled the country to officiate everything from Fargo to U.S. Nationals.
Freestyle Tournament
Our marquee event of the weekend. Bracketed by weight and experience, our tournament provides wrestlers of all skill levels a great opportunity to compete in a fun and supportive environment.
Freestyle Clinic
Led by former NCAA All-American and 3x ACC Wrestler of the Year Hudson Taylor. Whether you're brand new to wrestling or just want to refine your skills, come learn from one of the best.
Grapple in the Capital is more than just a tournament – it's a weekend-long wrestling showcase! Here's a look at our planned events throughout the weekend.
Event Lineup
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Rules & More
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Freestyle Tournament
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Madison Weight Classes
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2026/2027 USA Wrestling Card required
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Two 2-minute periods by default*
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Singlets or rash guards required
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Guaranteed 3 matches
Venues
Welcome to Hook Hall, one of DC's largest and most exciting event spaces. With more than 13,000 square feet, multiple bars and a full kitchen, Grapple in the Capital promises to be a wrestling experience unlike any other.
Hotels
We are partnering with two great hotels to offer Grapple in the Capital attendees discounted stays in two of our favorite DC neighborhoods!
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol is located in the NoMa neighborhood, one metro stop from Union Station and two blocks from the bustling Union Market District.
Marriott Georgetown is located in the West End neighborhood, a short walk from the coveted neighborhoods of Georgetown and Dupont Circle
Both hotels are short Metro or Lyft rides from all of our event locations throughout the weekend.
2025 Testimonials
“I would 1000% recommend this event to other wrestling friends. And I would 100% attend again if it were held next year.”
“Completely blew me away with how good the experience was.”
“This was a superb event. Almost every little detail was thought about from the participant experience.”
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