{"id":30207,"date":"2026-09-27T00:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T00:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=30207"},"modified":"2026-09-27T00:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T00:56:00","slug":"mr-olympia-2026-bodybuilding-free-livestream-start-time-how-to-watch-and-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=30207","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Olympia 2026 Bodybuilding Free Livestream, Start Time, How to Watch and Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_55520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55520\" style=\"width: 832px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mr-Olympia-2026-Nick-Walker-Derek-Lunsford.jpg\" alt=\"Mr Olympia 2026 posedown Walker vs Lunsford\" width=\"832\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nowboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mr-Olympia-2026-Nick-Walker-Derek-Lunsford.jpg 832w, https:\/\/www.nowboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mr-Olympia-2026-Nick-Walker-Derek-Lunsford-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nowboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mr-Olympia-2026-Nick-Walker-Derek-Lunsford-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nick Walker and Derek Lunsford at the Mr. Olympia 2026 pre-judging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 62nd Joe Weider\u2019s Olympia Fitness &amp; Performance Weekend reaches its climax tonight in Las Vegas, with the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title on the line. For the first time in recent years, the entire event is available to watch for FREE worldwide.<span id=\"more-55519\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>When and Where<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> September 24\u201327, 2026<br \/><strong>Main venues:<\/strong><br \/>Orleans Arena (Friday and Saturday night finals)<br \/>Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall (expo and prejudging)<br \/>Palms Casino Resort (host hotel, press conference, seminars, parties)<\/p>\n<p>Tonight\u2019s headliner the Mr. Olympia finals begins at <strong>7:00 PM PT \/ 10:00 PM E<\/strong>T at the Orleans Arena. A pre-show starts at 6:30 PM PT.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Watch the Free Live Stream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike previous years that required a pay-per-view purchase (often $74.99), the 2026 Olympia livestream is completely free. Olympia President Dan Solomon and owner Jake Wood made the decision to open the broadcast to fans everywhere.\u2060<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official stream:<\/strong> OlympiaTV at olympiaproductions.com<\/p>\n<p>Simply create a free account with an email address no credit card required and tune in on any device (browser, phone, tablet, or the OlympiaTV app). Coverage includes prejudging, finals for all 12 professional divisions, athlete check-ins, the press conference, Amateur Olympia, expo highlights, and Sunday\u2019s Champions Seminar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday Night Finals Lineup (September 26)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The evening card features:<\/p>\n<p>Fitness Olympia<br \/>Men\u2019s Physique Olympia<br \/>Bikini Olympia<br \/>Mr. Olympia (Men\u2019s Open) \u2014 the night\u2019s main event<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, prejudging covered Men\u2019s Physique, Fitness, Bikini, plus Wheelchair Olympia and Fit Model Olympia (both of which completed their finals in the morning session).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s Competing for the Sandow?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defending champion <strong>Derek Lunsford<\/strong> (2025 winner) is aiming for a third title, which would place him alongside legends like Sergio Oliva and Frank Zane. He faces a deep field that includes former champion <strong>Samson Dauda, Andrew Jacked, Nick Walker, Martin Fitzwater<\/strong>, and other top contenders. Twenty-two athletes qualified for the Men\u2019s Open division.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Weekend Snapshot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, Sept 24: Press conference and kickoff events<br \/>Friday, Sept 25: Prejudging and evening finals (including Ms. Olympia, Classic Physique, 212, Figure, Women\u2019s Physique, Wellness, plus Mr. Olympia prejudging)<br \/>Saturday, Sept 26: Expo, remaining prejudging, and the Mr. Olympia finals<br \/>Sunday, Sept 27: Champions Seminar at the Palms<\/p>\n<p>Additional free or ticketed attractions include the Olympia World Fitness Expo, the International Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a pop-up gym, and the VIP after-party.<\/p>\n<p>The free global stream is a major shift for the sport, potentially making 2026 the most-watched Olympia ever. With 12 professional divisions, hundreds of athletes, and the Sandow trophy awaiting its new (or returning) owner, tonight\u2019s finals represent the pinnacle of bodybuilding.<\/p>\n<p>Tune in free on OlympiaTV starting with the pre-show at 6:30 PM PT. The Mr. Olympia stage is set \u2014 and the world is watching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Olympia Winners List:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Men\u2019s 212: Keone Pearson<br \/>Classic Physique: Niall Darwen<br \/>Ms. Olympia: Andrea Shaw<br \/>Women\u2019s Physique: Natalia Abraham Coelho<br \/>Figure: Lola Montez<br \/>Wellness: Eduarda Bezerra<br \/>Pro Wheelchair: Blake Colleton<br \/>Fit Model: Shealynn Burnett<br \/>Fitness:<br \/>Bikini:<br \/>Men\u2019s Physique:<br \/>Mr. Olympia:<\/p>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nowboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nb-favicon.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nowboxing.com\/2026\/09\/mr-olympia-2026-bodybuilding-free-livestream-start-time-how-to-watch-and-results\/55519\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nick Walker and Derek Lunsford at the Mr. Olympia 2026 pre-judging The 62nd Joe Weider\u2019s Olympia Fitness &amp; Performance Weekend reaches its climax tonight in Las Vegas, with the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title on the line. 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