An ongoing list of wrestling matches from around the world that merit consideration for “Match of the Year” honors in 2026.
Please remember that all such lists are subjective. My list will differ from yours.
Please let me know in the comment section if there’s a match you’d recommend. (Updated 9/1/26)
| DATE | PROMOTION | MATCH |
| 1/4/26 | NJPW | Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Kazuchika Okada |
| 1/16/26 | WWE | Carmelo Hayes vs. Leon Slater |
| 4/12/26 | AEW | Jon Moxley vs. Will Ospreay |
| 4/19/26 | WWE | CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns |
| 4/22/26 | AEW | Darby Allin vs. Tommaso Ciampa |
| 5/3/26 | WWE | Street Profits vs. The Vision |
| 5/30/26 | AAA | El Grande Americano vs. OG El Grande Americano |
| 6/8/26 | AEW | Kenny Omega vs. MJF |
| 8/31/26 | WWE | Rey Fenix vs. Penta |
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