{"id":15567,"date":"2026-03-04T20:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15567"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:38:00","slug":"2026-arnold-sports-festival-full-lineup-schedule-and-how-to-watch-the-arnold-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15567","title":{"rendered":"2026 Arnold Sports Festival: Full lineup, schedule and how to watch the Arnold Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<div genres=\"News\" ismcvodvideo=\"true\" class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\" data-v-4292be72=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<div class=\"contain\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"anvato-styled-container\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static-media.fox.com\/fmcv3\/prod\/fts\/A-661269\/kzznebvbdnlst73p.jpg\" alt=\"RELATED: Arnold Schwarzenegger hands out toys to kids\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><span class=\"dateline\"><strong>COLUMBUS, Ohio (KTTV)<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>Professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/sports\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">bodybuilders<\/a> from over 20 countries will step on one of the sport\u2019s biggest stages at the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/us\/oh\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Columbus, Ohio<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Several defending champions will not return this year, leaving multiple divisions wide open \u2014 including the prestigious Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Open title.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Below is the full list of pro competitors and information on how to watch.<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><strong>PREVIOUS COVERAGE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/news\/2026-arnold-classic-lineup-announced\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LIST: 2026 Arnold Classic lineup announced<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.foxla.com\/www.foxla.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/932\/524\/gettyimages-1206079323.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva Jr. (10) do victory poses after Oliva Jr. won Best Poser during the Arnold Classic as part of the Arnold Sports Festival on March 7, 2020, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Fra<\/span> <span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><strong data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"> (Getty Images)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Arnold Classic (Men\u2019s Open)<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Defending champion Derek Lunsford will not compete, leaving the 2026 title up for grabs.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><strong>Lineup:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Hadi Choopan (Iran)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Anthony Williams (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Chinedu Andrew Obiekea AKA Andrew Jacked (UAE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Martin Fitzwater (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Brandon Curry (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Akim Williams (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Nick Walker (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Rafael Brandao (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Hassan Mostafa (Canada)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Mohamed Foda (UAE)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Bikini International<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Vania Auguste will not return as she recovers from a back injury. Three-time Arnold champion Lauralie Chapados is back after placing sixth at the 2025 Olympia. Ohio native Ashley Kaltwasser, a two-time Arnold winner, also returns.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><strong>Lineup:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Ashlyn Little (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Reyna Perez (Mexico)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Lauralie Chapados (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Aimee Delgado (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Uliana Chornohuz (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Tianna Weymouth (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Sharon Ramos (Dominican Republic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Xinyi Chen (China)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Marie-Eve Duchesneau (Canada)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Phoebe Hagan (UK)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Classic Physique<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Social media star Sam Sulek will officially make his pro debut on the Arnold stage. Also, \u00a0it was announced on Thursday Mike Sommerfield would not compete. The athlete confirmed he did not make weight in time and still plans to compete at the Arnold UK.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">&#8220;Heading into the show, the weight didn\u2019t come down enough to meet the Classic Physique limit. I take full responsibility for that.<br \/>Moments like this don\u2019t define you \u2014 they humble you. We reset, we adjust, and we move forward,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVjEv0AjTUJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he wrote on social media<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><strong>Lineup:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Wesley Vissers (Netherlands)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Sam Sulek (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Paul Kanu (Poland)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Matheus Menegate Piccioli (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Andrea Mammoli (Italy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Hang Niu (China)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Ethan Gohari (Australia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Jorge Herrera (Mexico)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Vahid Badpei (Iran)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Joaquim Camps Angel (Spain)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Men\u2019s Physique<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><strong>Lineup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Nam Tran Quang (Poland)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Emanuel Hunter (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Vitor Chaves (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Andrei Deiu (Romania)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Benquil Marigny (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Brandon Hendrickson (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Alessandro Cavagnola (Italy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Emmanuel Jesus Oliveira de Costa (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Burak Ozkul (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Dilson Espindola Silva (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Paul Gustave (France)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Lucas Viudes (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Pro Wheelchair<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Seven athletes will compete in the Pro Wheelchair division. Rajesh Johnson returns to defend the title he has won the past two seasons.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><strong>Lineup:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Rajesh Johnson (India)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Jason Metcalf (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">James Berger (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Josue Fabiano Barreto Monteiro (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Jan Pov\u00fd\u0161il (Czech Republic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Will Anthony (Spain)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Gaylon Grigsby (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Wellness International<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">After sweeping the Arnold and Olympia last year, Eduarda Bezerra will not compete in 2026.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Lineup:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Rayane Fogal (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Elisa Alcantara (Dominican Republic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Valquiria Telles Lopes (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Raeli Pereira Dias (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Camile Luz (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Kassandra Gillis (Canada)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Alexis Drury (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Danai Theodoropoulou (Australia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Laysha Yireth Benitez Millan (Mexico)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Marissa Andreou (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Giselle Machado (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Isamara Santos (Brazil)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Fitness International<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Defending champion Jaclyn Baker will not return, but 2025 runner-up Michelle Fredua-Mensah is back.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Lineup:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Amber Steffan (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Michelle Fredua-Mensah (UK)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Anna Formina (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Jessica Zehr (Canada)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Abby Bolton (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Tamara Vahn (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Stephanie Jones (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Michaela Pavleova (Slovakia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Jeanine Taddeo (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Danielle Chikeles (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Michelle Gales (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Aurika Tyrgale (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Allison Kramer (USA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">How to Watch the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival<\/h2>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">If you can\u2019t make it to Columbus, the event will stream online for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/arnoldsports.brandlive.com\/2026-Arnold-Sports-Festival\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration is required<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Amateur competitors take the stage Thursday and the pros will compete Friday and Saturday. Also on Saturday, Dexter &#8220;The Blade&#8221; Jackson will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h3 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Classic Physique<\/h3>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Prejudging: 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET (9:30-10:30 a.m. PT) Friday<br \/>Finals: 7-9:30 p.m. ET (4-6:30 p.m. PT) Friday<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h3 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Wellness International<\/h3>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Prejudging: 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET (9:30-10:30 a.m. PT) Friday<br \/>Finals: 7-9:30 p.m. ET (4-6:30 p.m. PT) Friday<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h3 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Fitness International<\/h3>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Prejudging: 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET (9:30-10:30 a.m. PT) Friday<br \/>Finals: 7-9:30 p.m. ET (4-6:30 p.m. PT) Friday<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h3 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Arnold Classic (Men\u2019s Open)<\/h3>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Prejudging: 7-9:30 p.m. ET (4-6:30 p.m. PT) Friday, March 6<br \/>Finals: 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 p.m. PT) Saturday, March 7<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h3 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Bikini International<\/h3>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Prejudging: 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET (9:30-10:30 a.m. PT) Saturday<br \/>Finals: 7-9:30 p.m. ET (4-6:30 p.m. PT) Saturday<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h3 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Men\u2019s Physique<\/h3>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Prejudging: 11 a.m.-noon ET (8-9 a.m. PT) Saturday<br \/>Finals: 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 p.m. PT) Saturday<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h3 data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Pro Wheelchair<\/h3>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Prejudging and finals: 10-11 a.m. ET (7-8 a.m. PT) Saturday<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><i>This story was reported from Los Angeles.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" class=\"group-source-title\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> Lineups and schedule information are based on official competitor lists and event details released by the Arnold Sports Festival. Additional background on returning champions and past results reflects prior Arnold and Olympia competition records.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!---->  <!----> <\/p>\n<section class=\"tags\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/sports\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Sports<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/us\/oh\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Ohio<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/world\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">World<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/series\/instastories\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-06e3e0fd=\"\">Instastories<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/sports\/2026-arnold-sports-festival-full-lineup-schedule-how-watch-to-watch\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio (KTTV) &#8211; Professional bodybuilders from over 20 countries will step on one of the sport\u2019s biggest stages at the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. Several defending champions will not return this year, leaving multiple divisions wide open \u2014 including the prestigious Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Open title. 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