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Arnold Strongman Classic

Mitchell Hooper
Hafþór Björnsson
Tom Stoltman
Martins Licis
Rayno Nel
Andrew Burton
Austin Andrade
Bryce Johnson
Trey Mitchel
Lucas Hatton
Luke Richardson
Tom Evans

The 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic will be held Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. The event will feature 10 of the world's greatest Strongman competitors battling for the Louis Cyr Trophy over six events.

2026 Events

Friday, March 6 at 11 a.m. - Events TBA

Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. - Events TBA

All events will be held in the Strongman Arena in Hall D inside the Arnold Expo at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Admission to all events in include in Strongman Platinum and Strongman Gold VIP Packages and Strongman Reserved tickets for Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1.

2026 Line-Up

Austin Andrade
Hafþór Björnsson
Andrew Burton
Tom Evans
Lucas Hatton
Mitchell Hooper
Bryce Johnson
Martins Licis
Trey Mitchell
Rayno Nel
Luke Richardson
Tom Stoltman

Past Champions

2025: Mitchell Hooper
2024: Mitchell Hooper
2023:
 Mitchell Hooper
2022:
 Martins Licis
2020:
 Hafthor Bjornsson
2019:
 Hafthor Bjornsson
2018:
 Hafthor Bjornsson
2017:
 Brian Shaw
2016:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2015:
 Brian Shaw
2014:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2013:
 Vytautas Lalas
2012:
 Michael Jenkins
2011:
 Brian Shaw
2010:
 Derek Poundstone
2009:
 Derek Poundstone
2008:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2007:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2006:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2005:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2004:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2003:
 Zydrunas Savickas
2002:
Mark Henry


Sport/Event

Category/Guest

Heats/Finals

Time

Area

Location

Strongman
11:00am - 6:00pm
Strongman Arena
Columbus Convention Center

Sport/Event

Category/Guest

Heats/Finals

Time

Area

Location

Strongman
10:00am - 6:00pm
Strongman Arena
Columbus Convention Center

EVENT CHAIRS

Jann Todd/Steve Slater

Event Sponsors

PLEASE NOTE:
Arnold Strongman Classic and Arnold Strongwoman Classic access IS NOT INCLUDED in Daily Expo Tickets.

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