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.

Fans can enter the Dr Pepper Fan Fest and Big Ten Takedown with any ticket to the 2024 Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game. For individuals without game tickets, Big Ten Fan Fest tickets may be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Prices for adults are $12 and youth (ages 3-12) are $6. Children ages 2 and under are free. Individuals with a Military ID will gain complimentary access. Tickets can also 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.

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.

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