2025 Arnold Masters

Overview

Introducing the inaugural Arnold Master’s Strongman Championship!

We’re thrilled to introduce the Arnold Master’s Strongman Championship, giving Master’s athletes the chance to compete on the largest stage in strength sports.

Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
Weigh-ins and Rules Meeting: Saturday, March 1, 2025

Classes
• Women 40+ 64kg
• Women 40+ 82kg
• Women 40+ Open
• Women 50+ 82kg
• Women 50+ Open
• Men 40+ 90kg
• Men 40+ 105kg
• Men 40+ Open
• Men 50+ 105kg
• Men 50+ Open

Qualification
All athletes qualify by winning or placing high enough in a recognized national championships or Arnold qualifier conducted by their national federation, or by possessing a pro card recognized by Strongman Corporation. Current qualification standards in progress available here.

If you are a non-US athlete and compete at a high level, email us at arnold@strongmancorporation.com with a brief summary of your accomplishments for eligibility review.

Qualification Standards

Events

The Arnold

Competition

The Arnold Master’s Strongman Championship will take place on Sunday, March 2nd.

Weigh-ins will be Saturday, March 1st. All athletes must check in on Saturday by 6:30PM local time.
Athletes in the 40+ divisions must be at least 40 years old by Sunday, March 2nd. Athletes in the 50+ divisions must be at least 50 years old by Sunday, March 2nd.

Classes will be reordered by overall points after each event.

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The Legacy

2025 will mark the first ever Masters Strongman competition at the Arnold. Compete at the most important event in strength to become the first Arnold Master’s Strongman Champion!

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The Arnold Sports Festival

The Arnold Sports Festival is the largest and most prestigious annual multi-sport event in the world. Nearly 200,000 fans will watch an estimated 22,000 athletes from 80 nations compete in 70 sports. You’re likely to see many of the top strongman athletes, weightlifters, powerlifters, bodybuilders, and strength influencers just by walking the aisles of the Arnold Expo.

The Expo is held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. There are numerous hotels available within walking distance or on the Arnold shuttlebus route.

Within the Convention Center is the South Café and Marketplace with numerous dining options. Across N High Street from the convention center is North Market, a vibrant farmer’s market and food hall with dining options from around the globe. And just north on N High Street is the Short North Arts District, a hip, culture-centered area where shops selling records, streetwear, and vintage clothes are interspersed with student-packed coffeehouses, craft-beer bars, and casual eateries.

2025 Arnold Expo Hours:
Friday, February 28: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Saturday, March 1: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday, March 2: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Our events are included with the Expo tickets. Buy your Expo ticket today!

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