- Dual Meets: These are matches between two teams, and typically consist of 14 weight classes. Dual meets usually last around 2-3 hours.
- Quad Meets: These are competitions involving four teams, with each team wrestling each other team once. Quad meets typically last around 4-6 hours.
- Invitational Tournaments: These are larger competitions that can involve dozens of teams. Invitational tournaments often have multiple rounds of competition, and can last anywhere from one day to several days. State tournaments, which determine the state champions in each weight class, are typically held over the course of two or three days.
- National Tournaments: These are competitions that involve teams from across the country. National tournaments typically last around 3-4 days.