Aug. 5 (UPI) -- The world's first USA Wrestball Cup for 2026 was announced Tuesday after the new sport's recent ESPN debut showcase.
Officials in its Delaware-based headquarters say USA Wrestball Cup 2026 will be a "major" national event showcasing 16 teams from various U.S. regions in the high-energy, full-contact sport that merges basketball and wrestling elements.
"Wrestball is physical, entertaining, and made to be watched," Honore Magon, president of the International Wrestball League and a sport co-founder, said in a statement.
The game can be played in two different formats: a 5-on-5 full court game or a 3-on-3 half court version. Points get awarded for successful shots and wrestling techniques. Each play starts with a one-on-one clash for ball control, shifting into a team phase with throws, passes and scoring at the hoop.
Wrestball Is Different! pic.twitter.com/tZ38HRjQRD— International Wrestball League (@wrestball) August 9, 2024
