Mr. Olympia 2026 begins this Thursday in Las Vegas

The Mr. Olympia 2026, the world's premier bodybuilding championship, is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27. Organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB), the event features over 300 athletes competing across 12 categories. This year marks the debut of the Fit Model category.

According to CEO Dan Solomon, the competition will offer free broadcasting for the first time. The schedule begins on Thursday with official weigh-ins and press conferences. Friday competitions include the 212, Classic Physique, Figure, Women's Physique, Women's Bodybuilding, and Wellness categories. Saturday will feature Men's Physique, Fitness, Bikini, Wheelchair, and the new Fit Model divisions, alongside the Men's Bodybuilding (Open) finals. The event will conclude on Sunday with a seminar.