The Mr. Olympia 2026 schedule is set for September 24–27 in Las Vegas, with four days of professional bodybuilding, the Olympia World Fitness Expo, press events and championship finals.
The Men’s Open Mr. Olympia Finals are scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time at Orleans Arena.
Mr. Olympia 2026 Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Major Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 24 | Olympia Press Conference | 12:00 PM PT |
| Sept. 24 | Superstar Kickoff Party | 7:00 PM VIP / 8:00 PM General |
| Sept. 25 | Olympia Pre-Judging | 9:30 AM PT |
| Sept. 25 | Friday Finals | 6:00 PM PT |
| Sept. 26 | Olympia Pre-Judging | 9:30 AM PT |
| Sept. 26 | Mr. Olympia Finals | 7:00 PM PT |
| Sept. 27 | Champions Seminar | 11:00 AM PT |
Official schedules are subject to change.
Thursday, September 24
The official Olympia Weekend begins with the press conference at the Palms Casino Resort.
12:00 PM PT — Olympia Press Conference
7:00 PM PT — VIP entry for Superstar Kickoff Party
8:00 PM PT — General entry
Friday, September 25
Olympia World Fitness Expo
8:00 AM — VIP Entry
9:00 AM — General Entry
9:30 AM — Pre-Judging
Friday’s prejudging schedule includes:
- 212 Olympia
- Classic Physique Olympia
- Figure Olympia
- Women’s Physique Olympia
- Ms. Olympia
- Wellness Olympia
Friday Finals
6:00 PM PT — Orleans Arena
The Friday Finals feature Figure, Women’s Physique, Wellness, 212, Ms. Olympia and Classic Physique, followed by Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging.
Saturday, September 26
Olympia World Fitness Expo
8:00 AM — VIP Entry
9:00 AM — General Entry
9:30 AM — Pre-Judging
Saturday’s Expo-stage competition includes Men’s Physique, Fitness, Bikini, Wheelchair and Fit Model.
Mr. Olympia Finals
7:00 PM PT — Orleans Arena
Saturday’s evening program includes:
- Fitness Olympia
- Men’s Physique Olympia
- Bikini Olympia
- Mr. Olympia
Mr. Olympia 2026 Start Time Across the USA
The Saturday Finals begin at 7:00 PM in Las Vegas.
| Location | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Las Vegas, Nevada | 7:00 PM PT |
| Denver, Colorado | 8:00 PM MT |
| Chicago, Illinois | 9:00 PM CT |
| New York, New York | 10:00 PM ET |
Sunday, September 27
11:00 AM PT — Olympia Champions Seminar
Location: Palms Casino Resort, Grand Ballroom.
Important Schedule Note
The Olympia’s official website specifically states that locations and times are subject to change. For that reason, this page should be treated as a live schedule that is updated whenever organizers publish changes.
Related: Mr. Olympia 2026 Qualifiers | Mr. Olympia 2026 Results | Mr. Olympia 2026 Rules | Mr. Olympia 2026 USA Time