{"id":29613,"date":"2026-09-21T23:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T23:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29613"},"modified":"2026-09-21T23:32:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T23:32:00","slug":"2026-mr-olympia-mens-open-preview-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29613","title":{"rendered":"2026 Mr. Olympia Men&#8217;s Open Preview \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside id=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" class=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" aria-label=\"Add FitnessVolt to Google Preferred Sources\" data-preferred-source-placement=\"article_top\">\n<p>\n                        <strong>Make FitnessVolt a Preferred Source<\/strong><br \/>\n                        <span>See more of our reporting across Google.<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>History will be on the line from September 24-27 at the 62nd annual Joe Weider\u2019s Olympia Fitness &amp; Performance Weekend. <strong>The world\u2019s best Men\u2019s Open competitors are ready to wage war in the desert heat, aiming to be named the number one bodybuilder in the world.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since 1965, the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/history-mr-olympia\/\">Mr. Olympia<\/a> has been the crown jewel of the bodybuilding circuit. Through the years, countless icons have emerged from the contest, including <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/arnold-schwarzenegger\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"arnold-schwarzenegger\">Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/lee-haney\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"lee-haney\">Lee Haney<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/ronnie-coleman\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"ronnie-coleman\">Ronnie Coleman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/jay-cutler\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"jay-cutler\">Jay Cutler<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/phil-heath\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"phil-heath\">Phil Heath<\/a>. Winning the Sandow trophy remains just as challenging as it was during these eras.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>212-turned-Open star <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/derek-lunsford\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"derek-lunsford\">Derek Lunsford<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-mr-olympia-results\/\">reclaimed Olympia gold in 2025<\/a>. If he earns another victory, he will become the first bodybuilder since Heath to reach three Olympia titles. However, to cement his legacy, he\u2019ll have to get through frontrunners and dark horses keen on making statements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2026-mr-olympia-mens-open-lineup\">2026 Mr. Olympia Men\u2019s Open Lineup\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"contenders-to-watch\">Contenders to Watch\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"derek-lunsford\">Derek Lunsford\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Lunsford isn\u2019t short on confidence or momentum. He went undefeated in 2025, laying claim to consecutive victories at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-arnold-classic-results\/\">Arnold Classic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-pittsburgh-pro-results\/\">Pittsburgh Pro<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-mr-olympia-results\/\">Mr. Olympia<\/a>. He\u2019s been outspoken all year. He and Andrew Jacked\u2019s rivalry has been a dominant storyline heading into the event. Lunsford went as far as to tell <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/derek-lunsford-fires-shots-andrew-jacked-2026-mr-olympia-battle-workout\/\">Jacked he\u2019d never win<\/a> the prestigious title as long as he\u2019s around.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"fv-inline-newsletter-5\" class=\"fv-newsletter\" style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 35px;margin:30px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 15px;font-size:1.5em;font-weight:700;color:#222;\">Get Fitter, <em>Faster<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:1em;color:#444;line-height:1.6;\">Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lunsford used his off-season to improve his arms and chest. He believes these changes will add more sting to his front poses, particularly his front double biceps shot. While some have suggested that he\u2019s \u2018maxed out\u2019 his frame, others believe he\u2019s a strong favorite to repeat as champion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"andrew-jacked\">Andrew Jacked<\/h3>\n<p>Jacked stands tall as Lunsford\u2019s greatest threat on paper. He swept the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-romania-muscle-fest-pro-results\/\">2025 Romania Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-arnold-classic-results\/\">Arnold Classic Ohio<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-arnold-classic-uk-results\/\">Arnold Classic UK<\/a> contests, helping him refine his peaking process. Jacked finished with bronze at the Olympia last year, and even then, some bodybuilders, like <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/lee-priest\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"lee-priest\">Lee Priest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/lee-priest-fan-hate-derek-lunsford-2025-mr-olympia\/\">thought he deserved to win.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Filling out his frame remains one of Jacked\u2019s biggest tests. If he can accomplish that and showcase dry detail onstage, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/bob-cicherillo\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"bob-cicherillo\">Bob Cicherillo<\/a> could be announcing a new champion on Saturday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"samson-dauda\">Samson Dauda\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Former 2024 Olympia winner Samson Dauda took a calculated approach after falling to fourth in Vegas last year. He typically competes often but opted for an extended off-season this time around. The Nigerian star emphasized that his goal was to <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/samson-dauda-reveals-off-season-plan-wants-to-weigh-350-lbs\/\">bring the 350-pound \u2018monster\u2019 back<\/a> to the Mr. Olympia. It looks like he\u2019s close to doing so. 11 days before the event kicks off, Dauda won the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/contests\/2026-europa-pro-show\/\">2026 Europa Pro<\/a> handily. With a warm-up show in the rearview, it could lead to his best-ever package.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"nick-walker\">Nick Walker<\/h3>\n<p>After taking sixth at the Olympia last year, Walker made some big changes. He prepared for the 2026 Arnold Classic without a coach and placed second behind Jacked. Although \u201cThe Mutant\u201d didn\u2019t win gold, he considered the outing a success since he beat Hadi Choopan for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Walker pushed all-in at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-tampa-pro-results\/\">2026 Tampa Pro<\/a> and qualified for the Mr. Olympia. With a new coach in his corner, \u201cThe Mutant\u201d believes he\u2019s finally found the winning recipe that\u2019s eluded his grasp. He remains arguably the most popular bodybuilder in the Men\u2019s Open, and fans would love nothing more than to see his triumph.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"fv-inline-newsletter-5\" class=\"fv-newsletter\" style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 35px;margin:30px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 15px;font-size:1.5em;font-weight:700;color:#222;\">Get Fitter, <em>Faster<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:1em;color:#444;line-height:1.6;\">Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"martin-fitzwater\">Martin Fitzwater\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Fitzwater shouldn\u2019t be counted out; he got past Walker at the 2025 Mr. Olympia en route to fifth place. However, the Wyoming native has faced a string of setbacks. He settled for a pair of fourth-place finishes at the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio and Arnold Classic UK. Fitzwater has better shape than Walker, and with more size and conditioning, he could easily break into the final callout.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dark-horses\">Dark Horses\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>A handful of contenders could completely turn this event on its head. <strong>Michal \u2018Krizo\u2019 Krizanek<\/strong> is on that list. The Slovakian mass monster\u2019s rivalry with <strong>Tonio Burton<\/strong> was on display throughout the season. While Burton edged him out for the win at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-new-york-pro-results\/\">New York Pro<\/a>, Krizo\u2019s improved posing and presentation helped him get revenge at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-pittsburgh-pro-results\/\">Pittsburgh Pro<\/a>. Both contenders bring bubbly 3D muscle, making them impossible to ignore looking ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Beyond those talents, fans aren\u2019t dismissing <strong>Brandon Curry<\/strong> as a legitimate title contender. He won his lone Mr. Olympia title back in 2019 following the late Shawn Rhoden\u2019s time on top. Each year, Curry has proven he\u2019s still dangerous, especially when he focuses on fuller packages. <strong>Behrooz Tabani<\/strong>, trained by Milos Sarcev, could also spoil plans. Tabani picked up gold at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-huanji-china-pro-results\/\">2026 Huanji Chengdu China Pro<\/a>, giving him a launchpad to climb the Open ladder in Vegas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wrap-up\">Wrap Up\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>A total of 12 bodybuilding divisions will battle under the Vegas lights in just a few days. Dan Solomon announced that the 2026 Mr. Olympia <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/dan-solomon-announces-2026-mr-olympia-livestream-is-free\/\">livestream will be completely free<\/a>, which could translate to one of the most-watched events in bodybuilding history. Keep it locked on F<em>itness Volt<\/em> for previews, results, and the biggest stories heading into the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-mr-olympia-how-to-watch\/\">Find Out How to Watch the Mr. Olympia For Free\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-classic-physique-olympia-preview\/\">2026 Classic Physique Olympia Preview<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<aside class=\"fv-gnews-follow\" aria-label=\"Follow FitnessVolt\">\n<div class=\"fv-gnews-inner\">\n<p>\n                    <strong>Follow FitnessVolt<\/strong><br \/>\n                    <span>Breaking strength sports news, expert training guides, and competition coverage direct to your feed<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<nav class=\"fv-gnews-social\" aria-label=\"FitnessVolt social media\">Also find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FitnessVolt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitnessvoltnetwork\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitness_volt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X (Twitter)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWHcXX6Zd8Kti_Uujn0E4Nw\/?sub_confirmation=1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a><\/nav>\n<p class=\"fv-gnews-hint\">Tip: Signed in to Google? 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