At the University of Iowa, our wrestlers know what it takes to reach the pinnacle of sport. Their accomplishments are heralded around the globe, and Hawkeye wrestlers have helped advance the sport beyond the confines of Iowa City.

The UI Athletics Department built a state-of-the-art wrestling facility that supports that mission and stands the test of time.

Hawkeye supporters stepped forward to produce Carver Circle, a world-class Iowa Wrestling training environment that celebrates our past, provides for our present, and builds for our future.

Every aspect of the Hawkeye Wrestling program is executed at the highest level, thoughtfully engineered with positive energy and purpose; Carver Circle is no exception. The new facility supports Iowa Wrestling’s championships standards and validates Iowa City’s reputation as the greatest wrestling city in the world.

We can't thank you enough for your support. 

The facility, funded entirely by gifts, is located south of Carver-Hawkeye Arena and connected to the arena by tunnel. It includes an expanded training space and feature a Hall of Champions that showcases the program’s legendary history — including 24 NCAA team titles, 35 Big Ten Conference team titles, 84 NCAA individual championships, and 335 All-America honors.

The new facility also allows the university to continue its tradition of hosting the world’s top senior level and international wrestling events, including the U.S. Olympic Trials and the United World Wrestling Cup, which attract tens of thousands of wrestling fans to Iowa City and delivers a multi-million dollar economic impact to the community.

The Hawkeye wrestling team continues to compete in its home at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, known internationally as a wrestling mecca and the NCAA leader in attendance in each of the last 14 seasons.