The 2025 Bill Farrell Memorial International, scheduled for November 7-8, 2025 is a prestigious wrestling competition hosted by the New York Athletic Club. This annual event, which has been a tradition for over 60 years, is sanctioned by the United World Wrestling (UWW), making it one of the most significant wrestling tournaments in North America. Competitors from around the world are expected to participate in this prestigious tournament, making it a must-watch event for wrestling enthusiasts. The Bill Farrell Memorial International provides a platform for elite wrestlers to demonstrate their talent and compete in the heart of New York City during the exciting month of November.

**November 2025 Bill Farrell International highest placing (top 4) U.S. athlete, who has yet to qualify, will earn a spot in the 2026 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in Senior Men’s & Women’s Freestyle.

UWW Rules: 

Per UWW regulations, all competitors are required to have UWW license.  Wrestlers must purchase their UWW license in 2025 prior to the Bill Farrell International Open, please bring your personal UWW card or provide the list of athletes of your country at registration.  UWW Licenses CANNOT be sold on-site.   
 

To purchase through USA Wrestling contact Jaimie McNab at  jmcnab@usawrestling.org. DEADLINE TO GET JAIMIE ALL DOCUMENTS IS October 17th.  Please refer to the RULES tab for further instructions on UWW requirements and rules. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2025 BILL FARRELL MEMORIAL FOREIGN INVITATION

ATHENA Registration Deadline October 28th

Media Credentials

To apply for a media credential to this event, please submit an application through usawmembership.com. The deadline to apply for a media credential is 7 p.m. (ET) on Friday, October 24, 2025. For any media-related questions, please email communcations@usawrestling.org.

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