Check-ins and the rules meeting will be held Saturday, March 6. Competition and awards will be held Sunday, March 7, at the Celeste Center at the Ohio Expo Center.

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

Early access to the Arnold Sports Expo and access to events at the Ohio Expo Center are included with athlete registration and coach’s passes. Free shuttle service connects the Ohio Expo Center and the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Tentative schedule. All times are local to Columbus, Ohio.

Qualification routes include Strongman Corporation Pro status and eligible results at America’s Strongest Master, Amateur Nationals, Regionals, previous Arnold competitions, and Official Strongman Games. International qualification routes are also available. Masters athletes may choose the age and weight class for which they are eligible on the first competition day.

Review the official qualification standards for the complete requirements.

International athletes who do not meet the automatic qualification criteria may use the International Athlete Application.

A list of qualified athletes through official qualifiers is here: Qualified Athletes

Log Clean and Press for Reps
Log clean and press with heavy and light options.

Fatback Farmers
Competitor will carry farmers implements for 40 ft, deadlift it for 3 reps, turn around and carry it 40 ft back, and deadlift for 3 more reps.

Sandstone to Shoulder
Competitor will shoulder sandstones of varying weights, with a point system so heavier sandstones are worth more points.

Yoke with increasing weight
Competitor will carry a yoke for 40 feet, then add weight to each side, carry it back 40 feet, add weight again, and repeat for 4 total lengths.

Ladder Lift
A fingal finger style lift of overweight ladders.

Event Weights and details will be released on 11/16/2026