The official 2026 Arnold Classic lineups have been revealed, and the event is set for March 5–8 in Columbus, Ohio. On Dec. 12 via Instagram, the Arnold Sports organization confirmed the athletes set to compete in the Men’s Open, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Wheelchair, Bikini, Wellness, and Fitness divisions.

The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival is considered the second-greatest bodybuilding show of the year behind the Mr. Olympia. However, it could become the premier event soon. Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that the Men’s Open winner will secure a $750,000 prize purse , the highest in the sport’s history.

In the headlining act, top-tier talents collide. On paper, the heaviest favorite is former 2022 Olympia Hadi Choopan . He narrowly took second place behin

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