Big Ten Conference to Host Inaugural Big Ten Takedown: Illinois vs. Indiana Wrestling Dual in Indianapolis

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference, home to the last 17 straight NCAA Wrestling Champions, will continue to raise the bar as the premier wrestling conference in the country when it hosts the inaugural Big Ten Takedown: Illinois vs. Indiana Wrestling Dual on Friday, Dec. 6, in Indianapolis.

The Fighting Illini will take on the Hoosiers at 5 p.m. ET in the center of Big Ten Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper at the Indiana Convention Center in conjunction with the 2024 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game. The contest will be broadcast by Big Ten Network with doors set to open to fans at 4 p.m. ET.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com for $25 each. Every Big Ten Takedown ticket will allow complimentary admission into the Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper at the Indiana Convention Center Friday, Dec. 6, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. ET and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. ET. 

More than 200,000 square feet in the Indiana Convention Center will be dedicated to interactive games, entertainment – including special guest appearances and mascots – performances by participating team bands, Big Ten merchandise sales, giveaways, food and beverages, and much more. Fans are encouraged to complete the Fan Fest waiver in advance to expedite entry into Fan Fest.

Pending availability, Big Ten Takedown tickets may be purchased on-site at the Georgia Street Ticket Office located outside of Hall J in the Indiana Convention Center starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday. Tickets are $25, while individuals with a valid Military ID will be eligible to purchase a ticket for $13.

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