The Pitt wrestling team competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and hosts home meets at Fitzgerald Field House on the campus of the school.

Since the Pitt wrestling program began in the 1912–1913 school year, it has produced 17 individual national champions and 82* All-American selections.

[13] Following the 2012–13 season, Stottlemyer retired after 34 years as Pitt's all-time winningest wrestling coach with a record of 304-230-12.

Pitt wrestling has scored points in 68 NCAA Division I Championships over the years, finishing as high as second place twice and in the top ten 13 times.

[21] Since 1979, All-American selections are awarded to individuals who finish among the top eight wrestlers in each weight class at the NCAA championship.

[25] Pitt has three individuals inducted as Distinguished Members of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a wrestler or a coach.