{"id":13535,"date":"2026-01-27T09:44:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=13535"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:44:27","slug":"olympia-to-bring-back-the-arena-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=13535","title":{"rendered":"Olympia To Bring Back The \u2018Arena\u2019 Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Last month, The Palms Las Vegas was named \u201chost hotel\u201d for the <a href=\"https:\/\/mrolympia.com\/content\/palms-named-official-host-hotel-2026-olympia\">2026 Olympia Weekend.<\/a> As part of a broader expansion, Olympia organizers have just completed a deal clearing the way to host its two main stage productions in an Arena, creating expanded access to bodybuilding\u2019s biggest night.<\/p>\n<p>Olympia President Dan Solomon explains: \u201cAfter spending six years in a theater environment, the decision to crown this year\u2019s champions at the nearby Orleans Arena allows us to fully scale our presentation while amplifying the intensity and prestige of the fitness industry\u2019s premier event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Olympia Owner Jake Wood adds: \u201cReturning to the Orleans Arena creates meaningful benefits for fans and athletes. The expanded seating capacity opens the door to welcoming more attendees, while creating greater flexibility for an elevated production experience, VIP Suites, and a wider range of ticket prices, including more affordable seating options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Presented by NewTech and brought to you by Integralmedica, the 2026 Olympia will take place the last weekend of September. The Expo remains at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ticketing info is coming soon. For more info, including qualifier lists and event details, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/mrolympia.com\">MrOlympia.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/flexonline\/flex-news\/olympia-to-bring-back-the-arena-experience\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last month, The Palms Las Vegas was named \u201chost hotel\u201d for the 2026 Olympia Weekend. 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