Donald Trump is expected to attend the NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia this weekend, according to reports. The former president has made several appearances at major sporting events since winning re-election earlier this year, including the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans last month.
A week after the Super Bowl, Trump also attended the Daytona 500 in Florida, where he took a lap around the track before the race began. Now, as reported by Outkick, he will be in Philadelphia on Saturday to watch one of the NCAA’s most prestigious events. He is expected to travel to the wrestling championships alongside Outkick founder Clay Travis, with the pair reportedly flying in on Trump’s well-known Air Force One private jet.
Travis shared his excitement about the trip on social media, posting on X: “Awesome news: I’ll be traveling with @realDonaldTrump on Air Force One to the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia this weekend. Shout out @karolineleavitt for @Outkick invite as part of White House new media initiative. Can’t wait. I’m sure the other media will love me!”
Outkick, a conservative media outlet, has been a vocal opponent of transgender women participating in female sports, aligning with Trump and his MAGA supporters on the issue. Last month, the NCAA implemented new guidelines restricting women’s college sports to athletes who were assigned female at birth, a decision that sparked widespread debate. Trump’s visit to the wrestling championship comes just weeks after this policy change, signaling his continued support for the organization.
This is not Trump’s first time attending the college wrestling championships—he also made an appearance at the 2023 event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A long-time fan of wrestling and combat sports, Trump has a history of attending WWE events and recently appeared at UFC 295 in New York City, reflecting his close friendship with UFC president Dana White.
The Wells Fargo Center, where the championships will be held, is home to Philadelphia’s basketball team, the 76ers, and its professional lacrosse team, the Wings. Trump’s presence at this high-profile event further underscores his connection to the sports world as he continues to engage with public events following his return to the political spotlight.
