The human being takes on challenges in every area of our society, and one of them is sculpting the male musculature to the fullest. The Mr. Olympia contest is the most prestigious professional bodybuilding competition in the world. It was created in 1965 by Joe Weider with the aim of allowing champions from other contests (such as Mr. Universe) to continue competing and earning money.
Throughout its six decades of history, the contest has produced records and fascinating historical facts, and this Thursday, September 24, the 62nd edition got underway with the official face-to-face of each of the contestants in the lead-up to one of the closest battles for the Sandow trophy. This unique competition has had singular winners such as Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger on 7 different occasions. Here at MARCA MX we will let you know the dates, times and broadcast channel for the activities in Mexico.
Ronnie Coleman, the 8 time Mr. Olympia unable to walk after years of heavy lifting
Where can the Mr. Olympia 2026 competition be watched?
The most important stage in professional bodybuilding takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Unlike previous seasons marked by the restricted pay-per-view (PPV) model, Mr. Olympia 2026 is launching an open-broadcast policy with free digital streaming available worldwide, marking a historic shift by the Organizing Committee in favor of the fans. The event’s official broadcast is 100% free worldwide through the official Internet portal of “Olympia Productions”.
It will also be available on its OlympiaTV platform, where they will broadcast full coverage of the press conferences, weigh-ins, prejudging phases, and the finals of all professional categories. The steps are very simple:
- Go directly to the olympiaproductions
website - Click on the 2026 Olympia Free Livestream option
- Complete the basic registration with your name and email address (it does not require a credit card or bank details).
- Open the active playback window to enjoy the live signal.
What times will the Mr. Olympia activities have for Mexico?
To follow the coverage without interruptions from any territory of Mexico, these are the times for each of its activities on the weekend’s competitive schedule. It should be noted that the program includes three key events: the showdown at the Press Conference (September 24), the first physical impact in the Open category Prejudging (September 25), and the crowning with the Sandow at the Grand Final (September 26).
MR. OLYMPIA SCHEDULE (USA)
- Thursday, September 24: Press Conference – 3:00 PM
- Friday, September 25: Men”s Open Prejudging – 9:00 PM
- Saturday, September 26: Men”s Open Grand Final – 10:00 PM
Who has won the Mr. Olympia contest?
In 61 editions held, a total of 19 men have managed to be crowned champions in the bodybuilding category since its creation. The individuals with the most titles are:
- Lee Haney: 8
- Ronnie Coleman: 8
- Arnold Schwarzenegger: 7
- Phil Heath: 7
- Dorian Yates: 6
The first winner in history was the American Larry Scott in 1965. In that first edition, the cash prize was only $1,000 dollars; currently, the winner of the Open category receives around $500,000 dollars. Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his performances in the “Terminator” saga or films such as “Commando,” “True Lies,” or “Commando,” was the youngest champion at just 23 years old in 1970, a youth record that still stands today. On that occasion he defeated Lou Ferrigno, who played the muscular “Hulk” in the TV series.
