The 62nd Mr. Olympia runs 24–27 September in Las Vegas, and this year you can watch it all without paying for it.
On 9 September, Olympia President and CEO Dan Solomon confirmed there will be no pay-per-view package for 2026. The full broadcast is free worldwide. You do need to register for an account, but it costs nothing. Last year, the same coverage cost $74.99.
Where to Watch
The official broadcaster is OlympiaTV, run by Olympia Productions at olympiaproductions.com. It is the only place this page will send you.
Watch on OlympiaTV →
Three steps:
- Go to olympiaproductions.com and open the 2026 Olympia coverage section.
- Register a free account with an email address.
- Sign in on the day and watch in a browser on a phone, tablet, or desktop, or through the OlympiaTV app.
Register now rather than on the night. Amateur Olympia coverage begins Tuesday, and sign-up traffic spikes in the last hour before the finals every year.
What’s Included
The pre-judging rounds and finals for the twelve categories will take place. Seven-time Mr. Olympia champion Phil Heath was confirmed on September 16 as the broadcast host and leads the commentary team. Coverage also includes the Amateur Olympia (held over two days), athlete registration, the press conference, the expo zone, and the Sunday champions’ seminar. A pre-show program will begin 30 minutes before each evening final.
A separate feed with Brazilian Portuguese commentary is also available.
Full Broadcast Schedule
All times are Las Vegas local, which is PDT.
| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 22 Sept | 8:00 am | Amateur Olympia, women’s divisions |
| Wed 23 Sept | 8:00 am | Amateur Olympia, men’s divisions |
| Wed 23 Sept | 6:30 pm | Official athlete check-ins |
| Thu 24 Sept | 12:00 pm | Olympia press conference |
| Fri 25 Sept | 9:30 am | Pre-judging: 212, Classic Physique, Figure, Women’s Physique, Ms. Olympia, Wellness |
| Fri 25 Sept | 10:00 am | Expo coverage, Las Vegas Convention Center |
| Fri 25 Sept | 5:30 pm | Pre-show |
| Fri 25 Sept | 6:00 pm | Finals: Figure, Women’s Physique, Wellness, 212, Ms. Olympia, Classic Physique — plus Mr. Olympia pre-judging |
| Sat 26 Sept | 9:30 am | Pre-judging: Men’s Physique, Fitness, Bikini — plus Wheelchair and Fit Model pre-judging and finals |
| Sat 26 Sept | 10:00 am | Expo coverage, Las Vegas Convention Center |
| Sat 26 Sept | 6:30 pm | Pre-show |
| Sat 26 Sept | 7:00 pm | Finals: Fitness, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Mr. Olympia |
| Sun 27 Sept | approx. 11:00 am | Champions Seminar |
Both evening finals are held at the Orleans Arena. The prejudging and expo take place in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Amateur Olympia, the press conference, and the champions’ seminar are held at the Palms Casino Resort, the host hotel.
Two things catch people out every year. Mr. Olympia pre-judging is on Friday night, not Saturday — if you only watch Saturday, you miss the round that shapes the result. And the Wheelchair and Fit Model titles are decided in Saturday morning’s session, not at the evening final.
Start Times in Your Time Zone
| Your time zone | Friday finals (6:00 pm PDT) | Saturday finals (7:00 pm PDT) |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern | 9:00 pm Fri 25 | 10:00 pm Sat 26 |
| UK (BST) | 2:00 am Sat 263:00 am | am Sun 27 |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 3:00 am Sat 26 | 4:00 am Sun 27 |
| Dubai (GST) | 5:00 am Sat 26 | 6:00 am Sun 27 |
| India (IST) | 6:30 am Sat 26 | 7:30 am Sun 27 |
| Bangladesh | 7:00 am Sat 26 | 8:00 am Sun 27 |
| Japan (JST) | 10:00 am Sat 26 | 11:00 am Sun 27 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 11:00 am Sat 26 | 12:00 pm Sun 27 |
For the pre-show, take 30 minutes off each time above.
Common Questions
Is the 2026 Mr. Olympia broadcast really free? Yes. Olympia Productions confirmed on 9 September that the 2026 event is not a pay-per-view. Registration is required, but there is no charge.
Do I need a TV subscription? No. OlympiaTV runs over the internet, so no cable or satellite provider is needed.
What time is the Mr. Olympia final? Saturday, 26 September at 7:00 pm Las Vegas time, with the pre-show from6:30 pmm.
Can I watch outside the United States? Yes. The free broadcast is available worldwide.
Will the show be available to rewatch? Olympia Productions has sold replay access for past editions. Replay terms for 2026 have not been published yet.
Where can I watch for free without registering? Nowhere legitimate. Unofficial feeds are unauthorised, and we do not link to them or tell people where to find them. Registration on OlympiaTV takes under a minute and costs nothing.
Can I download or record the broadcast? No. It is copyrighted and licensed for personal viewing only, so recording or re-sharing it is not allowed.
Session times and coverage details taken from OlympiaTV’s official 2026 listing, checked on 21 September 2026. Times may shift on the night.
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