Andrew Jacked is already targeting a return to the Arnold Classic in 2027 after completing a historic spring season in Men’s Open bodybuilding.
Andrew Jacked is not done with the Arnold Classic just yet. Following a dominant spring season that saw him win both the 2026 Arnold Classic in Columbus and the 2026 Arnold Classic UK in Birmingham, Jacked took to Instagram to signal his intentions for next year. Responding to a post from the official @arnoldsports account, Jacked left a clear message for the bodybuilding world: “we will run it back 2027.”
Andrew Jacked Wins Back-To-Back Arnold Classic Titles In 2026
The 2026 spring season was the defining stretch of Andrew Jacked’s career to date. In Columbus, he defeated a stacked Men’s Open lineup that included Nick Walker and former Mr. Olympia champion Hadi Choopan to claim the historic $750,000 first-place prize, the largest in bodybuilding history. He then traveled to Birmingham and did it again, winning the Arnold Classic UK title and adding another $250,000. Combined, the two victories earned Jacked over $1 million in prize money across a single month of competition, a feat that had been dubbed the “Million Dollar March” heading into the spring season.
For Jacked, it represented the culmination of a steady climb through the ranks of Men’s Open bodybuilding that began just a few years ago.
Andrew Jacked’s Rise Through Men’s Open Bodybuilding
Andrew Jacked’s path to the top has been one of the fastest ascents in recent bodybuilding history. Born in Nigeria, he spent his early years as a kickboxer, electrical engineer, and military officer before transitioning into competitive bodybuilding. His first major competitive appearance came at the 2021 EBBF Ajman Bodybuilding and Physique Contest in the UAE, where he won and earned his IFBB Elite Pro card. He has not stopped winning since.
After earning his IFBB Pro card at the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur, Jacked won the Texas Pro later that year to qualify for his first Mr. Olympia. His debut on the Olympia stage produced an eighth-place finish. From there, the trajectory was all upward. Third at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Third at the 2025 Mr. Olympia. And now, in 2026, back-to-back Arnold Classic titles.
Andrew Jacked Has His Eyes On The Mr. Olympia Sandow
Despite the back-to-back Arnold Classic victories, Andrew Jacked has made no secret of what his ultimate goal is. Speaking after the Arnold Classic UK win, Jacked was candid about what comes next.
“My job for now is to keep pushing. Of course, the Sandow is missing, so I’m definitely going for that. The thing I’m most happy about is the consistent improvements in every show. At the Olympia, you will definitely see something more improved than what you’re seeing now. Mentally, I think I’m more ahead of them now.”
He also apologized to fans for his posing routine at the Arnold Classic UK, citing the floor conditions as a factor, and promised a stronger showing going forward.
What A 2027 Arnold Classic Return Would Mean For Andrew Jacked
If Andrew Jacked follows through on his Instagram comment and returns to the 2027 Arnold Classic, he would be looking to defend his title and cement back-to-back Arnold championships. That is a rare distinction in Men’s Open bodybuilding, and one that would significantly strengthen his case as a future Olympia contender.
The 2026 Mr. Olympia remains the priority for the remainder of this season, and Jacked has made clear that Las Vegas is where his focus lies. But with two Arnold Classic titles banked in 2026 and a stated intention to return in 2027, the direction of Andrew Jacked’s career is not hard to read.
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