United World Wrestling (UWW)
United World Wrestling, also known as UWW, is a State Owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1905 and operating with approximately 120 employees, the organization reported $9.2M in revenue as of 2024. As a tier 2 media tech buyer, the company specializes in spectator sports. It serves as the international governing body for the sport of wrestling, with duties including overseeing wrestling at the Olympics. UWW presides over international competitions for various forms of wrestling, including Greco-Roman wrestling and freestyle wrestling for both men and women, among other disciplines.

2024 Revenue

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Founded

1905

Headcount

162

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

State Owned

News Summary:

On July 22, 2026, United World Wrestling partnered with the International School Sports Federation (ISF) to pilot a new training program for physical education teachers. This program was organized in New Delhi, India, by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in collaboration with the Directorate of Education (Sports Branch) Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). Earlier in July, on July 2, United World Wrestling signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kazakh National University of Sports and the Kazakhstan Wrestling Federation to further develop wrestling and promote sports education. Previously, on June 16, United World Wrestling, the Hungary Wrestling Federation (MBSZ), and the Hungarian University of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (HUSS/TF) established a tripartite MoU aimed at strengthening wrestling education, research, and international cooperation. In May, on May 18, United World Wrestling signed an MoU with Smoothcomp AB to collaborate on event management systems, competition software, and digital solutions for UWW Associated Styles, including Grappling, Pankration, and Amateur MMA.

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United World Wrestling (UWW) offers 19 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. United World Wrestling (UWW)'s product portfolio comprises of martial arts, search, social, and retail media and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.
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United World Wrestling (UWW)'s revenues were less than $25M in 2024. Caretta Research has split United World Wrestling (UWW)'s revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is other. For full access to United World Wrestling (UWW)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Examples of United World Wrestling (UWW)'s suppliers include EVS Broadcast Equipment, SLOMO.TV and Dartfish.

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United World Wrestling (UWW) sells broadcasting rights of its 15 wrestling competitions to 4 companies globally, covering 2 countries. United World Wrestling (UWW)'s rights holders include YouTube. United World Wrestling (UWW) currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including wrestling.

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