{"id":15070,"date":"2026-02-27T15:07:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15070"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:07:12","slug":"arnold-sports-festival-2026-dates-tickets-new-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15070","title":{"rendered":"Arnold Sports Festival 2026 dates, tickets, new events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Feb. 27, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__bv\"\/>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__bvd gnt_x__h\"\/>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el\" aria-label=\"Video - You can still lift weights while stuck inside: Just grab some household items\"\/>\n<ul class=\"gnt_sh\">\n<li class=\"gnt_sh_li\">The Arnold Sports Festival will take place March 5-8. The fest is primarily held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, with a few events at other sites.<\/li>\n<li class=\"gnt_sh_li\">The event was co-founded in 1989 by actor and former bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger and Worthington mayor Jim Lorimer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"gnt_sh_li\">Events range from bodybuilding and arm wrestling to the new Arnold Pickleball Invitational.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">It\u2019s been 50 years since a handshake set off a chain of events that made the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/news\/local\/2019\/03\/03\/does-arnold-outlast-arnold-lorimer\/53211920007\/\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Arnold Sports Festival<\/a> possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The story actually dates back to 1970, when a then-unknown Austrian bodybuilder won a competition in Columbus that was organized by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/news\/2022\/11\/25\/jim-lorimer-arnold-co-founder-fbi-agent-wwii-vet-and-more-dies\/69676533007\/\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Worthington mayor Jim Lorimer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Before leaving town, the young man told Lorimer that when he retired from bodybuilding, he\u2019d be back to start an annual competition. Though doubtful, the mayor shook on it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Arnold Schwarzenegger kept his word.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The pair began working together in 1976, running the Mr. Olympia contest, followed by Mr. World and Mr. Universe before founding the Arnold Classic in 1989.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_ar_b_sp\">Need a news break? <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t-l=\":body nav (play)|e|auto spike click:5|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_sp_a\" href=\"https:\/\/play.usatoday.com\/?itm_source=SPIKE&amp;itm_campaign=PLAYSPIKE&amp;itm_medium=ONSITE\">Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/aside>\n<p><a class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_gl gnt_em__el\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/picture-gallery\/entertainment\/events\/2025\/02\/28\/photos-37th-annual-arnold-sports-festival-columbus-ohio\/80881040007\/\" data-t-l=\"\u2691g:l|l|c|view gallery:inline promo\" aria-label=\"View Gallery - Athletes explore the 37th annual Arnold Sports Festival. See the photos\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"gnt_em_gl_i\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/02\/28\/NCOD\/80880795007-02282025-arnold-skm-7.JPG?crop=4499,2531,x0,y234&amp;width=660&amp;height=372&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/02\/28\/NCOD\/80880795007-02282025-arnold-skm-7.JPG?crop=4499,https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/2531,https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/x0,https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/y234&amp;width=1320&amp;height=744&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"372\"\/><svg class=\"gnt_em_gl_i_svg\"><use xlink:href=\"#gnt_svg_camera\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Schwarzenegger and Lorimer\u2019s longtime friendship will be recognized during the upcoming <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2026\/02\/05\/arnold-sports-festival-2026-dates-tickets-columbus-ohio\/88508458007\/\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Arnold Sports Festival<\/a>, which underwent a name change in 2006.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cIt\u2019s the 50th anniversary of (Schwarzenegger) promoting bodybuilding events in Columbus, so we\u2019ll be doing some special things to celebrate,\u201d said Brent LaLonde, events director for the Arnold.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In addition to bodybuilding and lifting events, the multisport fest runs a gamut from arm wrestling and boxing to dance and strongest firefighter competitions. It also boasts a massive expo with some 1,000 vendors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Arnold draws athletes from different nations and generations, which is part of the attraction for participants like Aaron Tucker, who regularly competes in the 5K Pump &amp; Run.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cSeeing and meeting people from all over the world is fun, and the Pump &amp; Run has people of all ages. It\u2019s not just the hardcore, six-pack person; there\u2019s every type of person \u2013 big, small, young, old,\u201d Tucker said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cBeing part of the Arnold is a beautiful thing. I get to have my name in stone as being part of something global. I want to see more people get involved and have a great time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">To help you have a great time at the Arnold \u2013 and maybe spot <em>the<\/em> Arnold himself \u2013 below are a few things to know if you plan to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/03\/03\/NCOD\/72828841007-09-arnold-classic-clh-129.jpg?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/03\/03\/NCOD\/72828841007-09-arnold-classic-clh-129.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Samson Dauda, left, and Hadi Choopan, strike poses during the Arnold Classic finals, one of the big events during the Arnold Sports Festival. The annual fest will take place March 5-8, primarily at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, with some events at other venues.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">When and where is the Arnold Sports Festival?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The event will open at 8 a.m. March 5 with the Arnold Amateur bodybuilding championships and the USA Weightlifting series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The Arnold Fitness Expo will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">VIP, Ultimate Expo and Fast Pass ticketholders will be admitted at 9 a.m. each day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The fest will be headquartered at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., though some events will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Hilton Columbus Downtown and the Ohio Expo Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">For more info, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arnoldsports.com\/schedule\/\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">arnoldsports.com\/schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">How much are tickets?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Since many events require a special ticket, there are various ticket types, with a wide range of prices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">VIP, Ultimate Expo and three-day passes are only available in advance through March 1. All other ticket types will be available at the door as supplies last.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">For more details, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arnoldsports.com\/tickets\/\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">arnoldsports.com\/tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:440px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/03\/02\/NCOD\/81077123007-03022025-arnold-s-skm-2.JPG?width=660&amp;height=440&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/03\/02\/NCOD\/81077123007-03022025-arnold-s-skm-2.JPG?width=1320&amp;height=880&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks on a panel during the 2025 Arnold Sports Festival at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">Are there any new events?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">This year\u2019s big addition is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dispatch.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2026\/02\/12\/arnold-sports-festival-pickleball-invitational-coming-to-columbus\/88641313007\/\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Arnold Pickleball Invitational<\/a>, which will run March 6-8 at Match Point, a 38-court pickleball center at 350 McCormick Blvd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">\u201cWe added pickleball because it\u2019s a very popular and growing sport, and we\u2019re always looking for ways to get more athletes involved,\u201d LaLonde said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">Will Arnold attend the Arnold?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">What would the Arnold be without its namesake? The 78-year-old actor and former California governor will be at the festival March 6-8, according to LaLonde.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Meeting Schwarzenegger is a matter of being in the right place at the right time. His visits to the athletic events aren\u2019t scheduled, so there\u2019s no predicting when he might pop up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">You best chances of seeing him are both on March 8, first as the opening speaker at the Arnold Sunday Showcase at 9:30 a.m., then at the kickoff of the 5K Pump &amp; Run at 10:30 a.m. Both events will be at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><em>Contact features and entertainment reporter Belinda M. Paschal at <a href=\"bpaschal@dispatch.com\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">bpaschal@dispatch.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em__lp gnt_em_cp gnt_em_cp__sp\" aria-label=\"Read more stories by Belinda M. 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