The 2026 Olympia runs Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27 in Las Vegas, with Amateur Olympia events starting Monday the 21st.
Below is every scheduled event, where it happens, and whether you need a ticket.
All times are Las Vegas local (PT)
In the Access column, Free means organizers list the event as open to the public with no ticket required.
The Weekend at a Glance
| Day | Main event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 21 – Wed 23 | Amateur Olympia | Palms Casino Resort |
| Thu 24 | Press conference & Kickoff Party | Palms |
| Fri 25 | Expo, prejudging, Friday Finals | LVCC → Orleans Arena |
| Sat 26 | Expo, prejudging, Mr. Olympia crowned | LVCC → Orleans Arena |
| Sun 27 | Champions Seminar | Palms, Grand Ballroom |
Monday, September 21
| Time | Event | Venue | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Amateur Olympia registration | Palms Casino Resort | Competitors |
Tuesday, September 22
| Time | Event | Venue | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Amateur Olympia women’s judging | Palms, Pearl Theater | Ticket |
| TBD | Amateur Olympia women’s finals | Palms, Pearl Theater | Ticket |
Wednesday, September 23
| Time | Event | Venue | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Dragon’s Lair Pop-Up Gym | Green St. at the Palms | Free |
| 8:00 AM | Amateur Olympia men’s judging | Palms, Pearl Theater | Ticket |
| TBD | Amateur Olympia men’s finals | Palms, Pearl Theater | Ticket |
Pro cards go to the top three in each Amateur Olympia division.
Thursday, September 24 — Weekend Opens
| Time | Event | Venue | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Dragon’s Lair Pop-Up Gym | Green St. at the Palms | Free |
| 11:30 AM | Press conference — VIP entry | Palms, Pearl Theater | Free |
| 11:45 AM | Press conference — general entry | Palms, Pearl Theater | Free |
| 12:00 PM | Olympia Press Conference | Palms, Pearl Theater | Free |
| 7:00 PM | Superstar Kickoff Party — VIP entry | Palms Pool | Free |
| 8:00 PM | Superstar Kickoff Party — general entry | Palms Pool | Free |
Both of Thursday’s events are free and open to the public; it’s the best option for the weekend if you’re not buying tickets for the finals. The opening party was formerly called “Meet the Olympians.”
Friday, September 25
| Time | Event | Venue | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Dragon’s Lair Pop-Up Gym | Green St. at the Palms | Free |
| 8:00 AM | World Fitness Expo — VIP entry | LVCC, South Hall | Ticket |
| 9:00 AM | World Fitness Expo — general entry | LVCC, South Hall | Ticket |
| 9:30 AM | Olympia prejudging | LVCC, South Hall | Ticket |
| 3:00 PM sharp | VIP Sandow photo op & Q&A | Orleans Arena | Gold VIP / Silver VIP Plus |
| 6:00 PM | Friday Finals | Orleans Arena | Ticket |
Prejudging: 212, Classic Physique, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, Wellness Finals: those same six divisions — plus Mr. Olympia prejudging
The Men’s Open is judged on Friday night, not Saturday morning. If you’re interested in the Open, Friday night is essential.
Seats for the preliminary round are reserved for VIPs; general admission is standing room only with limited seating.
Saturday, September 26 — Finals Night
| Time | Event | Venue | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Dragon’s Lair Pop-Up Gym | Green St. at the Palms | Free |
| 8:00 AM | World Fitness Expo — VIP entry | LVCC, South Hall | Ticket |
| 9:00 AM | World Fitness Expo — general entry | LVCC, South Hall | Ticket |
| 9:30 AM | Olympia prejudging | LVCC, South Hall | Ticket |
| 12:00 PM | Sports Hall of Fame induction | Palms, Grand Ballroom | Free |
| 7:00 PM | Saturday Finals — Mr. Olympia crowned | Orleans Arena | Ticket |
| 11:00 PM | VIP After Party | Palms, Kaos Nightclub | VIP only |
Prejudging: Men’s Physique, Fitness, Bikini, plus Wheelchair and Fit Model — those last two run prejudging and finals in this session. Finals: Fitness, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Mr. Olympia
This is the 15th induction ceremony for the International Sports Hall of Fame. The 2026 class includes Dexter Jackson, Garry Kasparov, Forrest Griffin, diver Vitomir Maričić, and the Harlem Globetrotters. Admission is free.
Sunday, September 27
| Time | Event | Venue | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Olympia Champions Seminar | Palms, Grand Ballroom | Ticket (free for VIPs) |
Seminar tickets are available at the door.
World Fitness Expo Events
The Expo isn’t just about booths. Seventeen different competitions and events will take place between Friday and Saturday at the Las Vegas Convention Center:
| Arm Wrestling | Armlifting | Armored Combat |
| Boxing | Cheerleading | Extreme Eating Challenge |
| Flag Football | H.U.M.A.N.S. Mental Health Panel | IPL Powerlifting |
| MAS Wrestling | Olympia University | Olympic Weightlifting |
| Strict Curl | Strongman | Sumo Wrestling |
| USA Powerlifting | Zumba |
The schedules for each event are published on the official Expo website. Several are open competitions with their own registration process, so please check the relevant event page before attending with the intention of competing. The Expo map has not yet been published.
What Changed From Last Year
The Fitness Olympia final moved to Saturday night, off the Friday card.
Venues
| Venue | Address | What’s there |
|---|---|---|
| Palms Casino Resort | 4321 W Flamingo Rd | Host hotel, press conference, amateur contests, seminar, parties |
| Las Vegas Convention Center | 3150 Paradise Rd (South Hall) | Expo and all prejudging |
| Orleans Arena | 4500 W Tropicana Ave | Friday and Saturday finals |
Free Shuttles
Running between all three venues, first-come, first-served, every 20 minutes on a continuous loop.
| Day | Route | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Palms ↔ LVCC | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | Palms ↔ Orleans | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | Palms ↔ LVCC | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Palms ↔ Orleans | 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
Driving instead? Both the Palms and Orleans Arena publish their own parking information.
Tickets
| Type | Sold through | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Finals tickets | Ticketmaster | Via Olympia Productions only |
| VIP packages | FEVO | Gold VIP sold out |
| Expo passes | Olympia Productions | Separate from finals |
Olympia Productions is the only authorized seller of both finals tickets and VIP packages. Organizers also warn against companies posing as the event’s “official accommodation provider”; hotel bookings must be made directly through the Palms Rooms Block.
Children: under 2 free at finals if seated on a lap; under 5 free at the Expo.
Cameras: personal cameras allowed, no tripods or monopods. Video recording is prohibited.
Military: a ticket program is available for active-duty service members.
Expo Elite holders: badges and wristbands are collected at the VIP/Expo Elite counter in the LVCC lobby, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday.
VIP holders: seating assignments and final e-tickets are emailed in September; envelopes and wristbands are picked up on site.
Can’t Attend?
Full coverage of the competition is broadcast on Olympia TV (pay-per-view) and includes replays. The free Fan Channel offers the press conference and exhibition, but not the competition itself.
Watching from outside Pacific Time? Our start times page converts every session to Eastern, Central, and Mountain.
FAQs
When does Olympia Weekend 2026 start? The pro weekend opens Thursday, September 24. Amateur Olympia events begin Monday the 21st.
What time is the Mr. Olympia final? Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 PM PT at the Orleans Arena. The Men’s Open closes the night.
Which events are free? The Thursday press conference and Kickoff Party, the Hall of Fame induction, and the Dragon’s Lair Pop-Up Gym.
Do I need a separate ticket for prejudging? Prejudging takes place inside the Expo hall at the LVCC and requires a ticket. Check the ticket page for exactly which pass covers it before buying.
Is there anything at the Expo besides booths? Yes — seventeen competitions and events run across Friday and Saturday, from strongman and powerlifting to boxing, sumo, and a mental health panel.
Where is the Expo? Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall.
Schedule from the official Olympia weekend program. Organizers note that times and locations are subject to change.