Wondering what time Mr. Olympia 2026 starts in the USA?
The Men’s Open Mr. Olympia Finals are scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM Pacific Time at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
Because Las Vegas is in the Pacific Time Zone, fans across the United States should convert the start time to their local time zone.
Mr. Olympia 2026 Start Time in the USA
| U.S. Time Zone | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 7:00 PM |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 8:00 PM |
| Central Time (CT) | 9:00 PM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 10:00 PM |
Las Vegas
7:00 PM PT
Denver
8:00 PM MT
Chicago
9:00 PM CT
New York
10:00 PM ET
The official Olympia schedule lists 7:00 PM as the start of the Saturday Finals.
What Time Is Mr. Olympia Prejudging?
The Men’s Open prejudging is scheduled as part of the Friday, September 25 Finals program.
The Friday Finals begin at:
6:00 PM PT
The official schedule lists the Friday program as including Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging after the other Friday division finals.
This is important because fans searching for the “Mr. Olympia start time” may actually be looking for either prejudging or the Saturday Finals.
Full Key Olympia Times
Thursday, September 24
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
9:30 AM PT — Olympia Pre-Judging
6:00 PM PT — Friday Finals + Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging
Saturday, September 26
9:30 AM PT — Olympia Pre-Judging
7:00 PM PT — Saturday Finals + Mr. Olympia
Sunday, September 27
11:00 AM PT — Olympia Champions Seminar
Is 7:00 PM the Exact Mr. Olympia Winner Time?
No.
The official schedule confirms that the Saturday Finals begin at 7:00 PM PT, but it does not publish a separate exact clock time for the moment when the Men’s Open winner will be announced.
The actual trophy presentation will depend on the evening’s running order.
Important Time-Zone Note
The Olympia is held in Las Vegas, so Pacific Time is the primary reference time.
The official Olympia schedule also states that event times and locations can change, making it important to check the official schedule close to the event.
Related: Mr. Olympia 2026 Schedule | Mr. Olympia 2026 Qualifiers | Mr. Olympia 2026 Results | Mr. Olympia 2026 Rules