Erin Banks<\/strong>, fourth last year, won the Dominican Republic Pro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nMs. Olympia (Women\u2019s Bodybuilding)<\/h3>\n
10 athletes. The winner will be crowned Friday night, September 25.<\/em><\/p>\nOur pick is Andrea Shaw<\/strong> for a seventh title. She won the Rising Phoenix Pro in August. Ashley Lynnette Jones, second last year, is next in line, with Leyvina Barros behind her.<\/p>\n\n- Andrea Shaw<\/strong>, six-time champion<\/li>\n
- Ashley Lynnette Jones<\/strong>, second last year<\/li>\n
- Leyvina Barros<\/strong>, third last year<\/li>\n
- Paula Ranta<\/strong>, won Women\u2019s Bodybuilding at the Tampa Pro<\/li>\n
- Barbara De Freitas Moojen<\/strong>, won the Triple O Dynasty Pro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
31 athletes. The winner will be crowned Friday night, September 25.<\/em><\/p>\nOur pick is Rhea Gayle<\/strong>, the defending champion. Runner-up Lola Montez is her closest challenger. Watch Jeanne Kassel, who won three pro shows this year.<\/p>\n\n- Rhea Gayle<\/strong>, defending champion<\/li>\n
- Lola Montez<\/strong>, second last year<\/li>\n
- Jessica Reyes Padilla<\/strong>, third last year<\/li>\n
- Jeanne Kassel<\/strong>, three pro wins this year, including the New York Pro<\/li>\n
- Natalia Soltero<\/strong>, sixth last year, won the Pittsburgh Pro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Women\u2019s Physique Olympia<\/h3>\n
16 athletes. The winner will be crowned Friday night, September 25.<\/em><\/p>\nOur pick is Natalia Abraham Coelho<\/strong>, the champion. Four-time winner Sarah Villegas was second last year. Watch Lenka Ferencukova, who won two pro shows this season.<\/p>\n\n
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\n- Natalia Abraham Coelho<\/strong>, defending champion<\/li>\n
- Sarah Villegas<\/strong>, second last year, four-time champion<\/li>\n
- Zama Benta<\/strong>, third last year<\/li>\n
- Sheronica Henton<\/strong>, fifth last year, won the Texas Pro<\/li>\n
- Lenka Ferencukova<\/strong>, won the Atlanta Pro and the Europa Pro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Wellness Olympia<\/h3>\n
40 athletes. The winner will be crowned Friday night, September 25.<\/em><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wingsofstrength\/p\/DPqIYD6DhWK\/?hl=en<\/p>\n
Our pick is Eduarda Bezerra<\/strong>, the champion, but only just. Rayane Fogal was fourth last year and then won both Arnold Classics in 2026. Isabelle Nunes was runner-up last year.<\/p>\n\n- Eduarda Bezerra<\/strong>, defending champion<\/li>\n
- Rayane Fogal<\/strong>, fourth last year, won both Arnold Classics<\/li>\n
- Isabelle Nunes<\/strong>, second last year<\/li>\n
- Elisa Alcantara<\/strong>, third last year, won the Dominican Republic Pro<\/li>\n
- Daniele Mendonca<\/strong>, won the New York Pro and the Pittsburgh Pro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Wheelchair Olympia<\/h3>\n
10 athletes. The winner will be crowned Saturday morning, September 26.<\/em><\/p>\nOur pick is James Berger<\/strong>, the champion, who won both Arnold Classics this season. Kevin Secundino was second last year.<\/p>\n\n- James Berger<\/strong>, defending champion, won both Arnold Classics<\/li>\n
- Kevin Secundino<\/strong>, second last year<\/li>\n
- Rajesh John<\/strong>, third last year<\/li>\n
- Gabriele Andriulli<\/strong>, fifth last year, won the Empro Classic Spain Pro<\/li>\n
- Josue Fabiano<\/strong>, fourth last year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Fit Model Olympia<\/h3>\n
18 athletes. The winner will be crowned Saturday morning, September 26.<\/em><\/p>\nThis is the division\u2019s first Olympia, so nobody is defending a title. Our pick is Shealynn Burnett<\/strong>, one of three women who won two pro shows this season, and the only one of them to win at Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n\n- Shealynn Burnett<\/strong>, won the California Night of Champions Pro and the Pittsburgh Pro<\/li>\n
- Gabriela Queiroz<\/strong>, won the New York Pro and the Wasatch Warrior Pro<\/li>\n
- Misty Yang<\/strong>, won the Atlanta Pro and the Texas Pro<\/li>\n
- Svetlana Fedkina<\/strong>, won the Tampa Pro<\/li>\n
- Emily Chanel<\/strong>, won the Japan Pro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Fitness Olympia<\/h3>\n
10 athletes. The winner will be crowned Saturday night, September 26.<\/em><\/p>\nOur pick is Michelle Fredua-Mensah<\/strong>, the defending champion. She won both Arnold Classics this year. Jaclyn Baker was second last year.<\/p>\n\n- Michelle Fredua-Mensah<\/strong>, defending champion, won both Arnold Classics<\/li>\n
- Jaclyn Baker<\/strong>, second last year<\/li>\n
- Amber Steffen<\/strong>, fourth last year<\/li>\n
- Anna Fomina<\/strong>, fifth last year, won the Chicago Pro<\/li>\n
- Allison Dominguez-Kramer<\/strong>, won the Legion Sports Fest Pro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Bikini Olympia<\/h3>\n
46 athletes. The winner will be crowned Saturday night, September 26.<\/em><\/p>\nOur pick is Maureen Blanquisco<\/strong>, who won her second title last year. Runner-up Ashlyn Little won the Arnold Classic UK, and Aimee Delgado won the Arnold in Ohio. Watch Ashley Kaltwasser: the record holder with three titles won five pro shows this season.<\/p>\n\n- Maureen Blanquisco<\/strong>, defending champion<\/li>\n
- Ashlyn Little<\/strong>, second last year, won the Arnold Classic UK<\/li>\n
- Aimee Delgado<\/strong>, fourth last year, won the Arnold Classic<\/li>\n
- Ashley Kaltwasser<\/strong>, record three titles, five pro wins this year<\/li>\n
- Jasmine Gonzalez<\/strong>, third last year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
How to follow it<\/h2>\n
The whole weekend streams free. Our how-to-watch guide<\/a> has every session time. Every winner, as they are crowned, goes on our 2026 Mr. Olympia live updates page<\/a>. We will see on Saturday night who read it right.<\/p>\n\n