The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival takes place March 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio. We\u2019ve put together a guide on how to watch the events in real time through the free livestream offered by bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The epic weekend will feature seven IFBB Pro League<\/a> divisions, headlined by the Men\u2019s Open class. Prejudging for all categories outside of the Open will occur on the Expo Stage in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Finals and Men\u2019s Open prejudging will take over the Battelle Grand, also inside the convention center.\u00a0<\/p>\n A star-studded guest panel awaits; fans look forward to hearing from former eight-time Mr. Olympia King Ronnie Coleman<\/a>, along with his long-time rival and friend, Jay Cutler<\/a>. Sam Sulek<\/a>, who will make his Pro debut at the Arnold Classic, has also reserved time for autographs and meet and greets.\u00a0<\/p>\n The festival will host the Arnold Amateur, the Arnold Strongman Classic<\/a>, and the Strongwoman Classic. From powerlifting to arm wrestling, this weekend has something for all fitness and strength sports fans around the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n 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 2026 Arnold Classic Livestream \u2014 How to Watch Online\u00a0<\/p>\n Tickets are available on the official Arnold Sports Website. For those who can\u2019t attend the event in person, our dedicated team at Fitness Volt will have detailed contest breakdowns throughout this historic weekend. The livestream is free, so fans can sign up to witness the action right here on the Arnold Sports Festival website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Official Arnold Sports Festival Schedule\u00a0<\/p>\n Note: Times are subject to change depending on the length of prejudging and finals. \u00a0<\/p>\n Thursday, March 5<\/p>\n Bodybuilding (8:00am \u2013 6:00pm) \u2013 Battelle Grand, Columbus Convention Center<\/p>\n Meet & Greet (7:00pm \u2013 9:00pm) \u2013 Aminah Robinson Ballroom, Hilton Columbus Downtown<\/p>\n IFBB Pro League Meet & Greet\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, March 6<\/p>\n Bodybuilding Prejudging (12:30pm \u2013 1:30pm) \u2013 Arnold Expo Stage, Columbus Convention Center<\/p>\n Arnold Classic Physique Bodybuilding Finals (7:00pm \u2013 9:30pm) \u2013 Battelle Grand, Columbus Convention Center<\/p>\n Wellness International Photo Ops & Autographs \u2013 Short North Ballroom, Columbus Convention Center<\/p>\n Larry Wheels \u2013 12:30pm (Photo Op), 2:15pm (Autograph) Arnold Strongman Classic<\/a><\/p>\n 11:00am \u2013 6:00pm Arnold Strongwoman Classic<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n 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 11:00am \u2013 6:00pm Saturday, March 7\u00a0<\/p>\n Bodybuilding Prejudging (10:00am \u2013 12:00pm) \u2013 Arnold Expo Stage, Columbus Convention Center<\/p>\n Pro Wheelchair (Prejudging + Finals) \u2013 (10:00am \u2013 11:00am) Bodybuilding Finals (7:00pm \u2013 10:00pm) \u2013 Battelle Grand, Columbus Convention Center<\/p>\n Arnold Men\u2019s Physique Photo Ops & Autographs<\/p>\n Sam Sulek \u2013 11:00am, Short North Ballroom Arnold Expo<\/p>\n
\nFitness International
\nWellness International<\/p>\n
\nFitness International
\nArnold Classic Men\u2019s Open (Prejudging)*
\nArnold Classic Physique<\/p>\n
\nJay Cutler \u2013 3:00pm (Photo Op), 3:30pm (Autograph)
\nTeam Up: Ronnie & Jay \u2013 3:15pm (Photo Op)
\nRonnie Coleman \u2013 3:30pm (Photo Op), 3:45pm (Autograph)\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nStrongman Arena
\nColumbus Convention Center<\/p>\n
\nStrongman Arena
\nColumbus Convention Center\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nArnold Men\u2019s Physique (Starts 11am)
\nBikini International (Starts 11am)<\/p>\n
\nArnold Classic Men\u2019s Open
\nBikini International<\/p>\n
\nRonnie Coleman \u2013 2:30pm, Short North Ballroom
\nJay Cutler \u2013 1:30pm & 2:30pm, Short North Ballroom
\nTeam Up: Ronnie & Jay \u2013 1:45pm
\nLarry Wheels \u2013 3:00pm, Short North Ballroom
\nSam Sulek Autographs \u2013 1:30pm
\nRonnie Coleman Autographs \u2013 12:45pm
\nLarry Wheels Autographs \u2013 4:00pm<\/p>\n