FAQ

Tickets are available for purchase on our website per the following schedule: 

* Arnold Classic Bodybuilding VIP and Arnold Strongman Classic VIP packages for 2023 VIP Ticket Holders go on sale June 6, 2023.

* Arnold Strongman VIP Packages go on sale to the general public on June 13, 2023.

* Arnold Bodybuilding VIP Packages go on sale to the general public on June 15, 2023.

* Ultimate EXPO Passes go on sale to the general public on June 20, 2023.

* Daily Expo Tickets, Arnold Classic Reserved, Arnold Strongman Classic Reserved and all other tickets go on sale June 27, 2023.

Tickets are also available on-site at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The box office is located in the main concourse outside Hall A.

* Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
* Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

VIP, Ultimate Expo and 3-day passes are only available in advance, while supplies last.

Ultimate Expo Passes, Fast Passes, 3-Day Passes and all Daily Expo Tickets provide admission to the Arnold Expo and all sports and events during the day except the Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding Championships on Thursday and Friday and the Arnold Showcase on Sunday. Daily Expo Tickets provide access to IFBB Pre League prejudging on the Arnold Expo Stage on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.

Daily Expo Tickets DO NOT provide access to Friday Night Finals and Saturday Night Finals at Battelle Grand and Arnold Strongman Classic & Arnold Strongwoman Classic events in Strongman Arena.

The box office is located in the main concourse outside Hall A.

* Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
* Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

VIP, Ultimate Expo and 3-day passes are only available in advance, while supplies last.

PREMIUM BADGES WILL BE SHIPPED IN FEBRUARY FOR ALL VIP PACKAGES PURCHASED BY JAN. 31, 2024. VIP PACKAGES PURCHASED AFTER FEB. 1 CAN BE PICKED UP ON-SITE AT THE GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER.

ALL OTHER VIP AMENITIES (Arnold Classic collector’s bag filled with exclusive Arnold collectibles) will be available beginning Thursday, March 1 at on-site check-in at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

VIP Check-In
All VIP Ticket Holders can pick up VIP Badge and Lanyard, if needed, and Arnold Classic collector’s bag filled with exclusive Arnold collectibles during the following hours:
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center at B-130 and Battelle Grand

* Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (B-130 only)
* Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (B-130 closes at 6 p.m.)
* Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Yes, we do! We are happy to offer a $5 discount on general admission tickets for Active Duty, Retirees, and Veterans. Simply show your valid Military or Veteran ID at the Box Office when purchasing your ticket.

The military discount is only available for tickets purchased in person at the event, unfortunately we are not able to offer this discount for admission that is purchased online.

PREMIUM BADGES WILL BE SHIPPED IN FEBRUARY FOR ALL VIP PACKAGES PURCHASED BY JAN. 31, 2024. VIP PACKAGES PURCHASED AFTER FEB. 1 CAN BE PICKED UP ON-SITE AT THE GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER.

ALL OTHER VIP AMENITIES (Arnold Classic collector’s bag filled with exclusive Arnold collectibles) will be available beginning Thursday, March 1 at on-site check-in at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

VIP Check-In
All VIP Ticket Holders can pick up VIP Badge and Lanyard, if needed, and Arnold Classic collector’s bag filled with exclusive Arnold collectibles during the following hours:
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center at B-130 and Battelle Grand

* Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (B-130 only)
* Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (B-130 closes at 6 p.m.)
* Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Arnold Sports Festival has a NO REFUND POLICY on all ticket purchases.

Admission to the Arnold Expo and all events covered by the Daily Ticket is FREE for Children 14 & Under when accompanied by at least one paying adult.

All attendees regardless of age must have a ticket to attend the Friday Night Finals and Saturday Night Finals at the Battelle Grand and the Arnold Strongman Classic & Arnold Strongwoman Classic events in the Strongman Arena on Friday and Saturday, as well at the IFBB Pro League Meet & Greet on Thursday and the Arnold Sunday Showcase on Sunday.

Admission to the Rogue Record Breakers on Sunday in the Strongman Arena is covered under the Daily Expo Ticket thus Children 14 & Under are admitted free.

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