Get ready for the 2024 Arnold Classic! From February 29 to March 3, the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio will be packed with seven bodybuilding divisions. But that’s not all – the Arnold Sports Festival will also showcase the raw power of contenders in the 2024 Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman competitions. Discover the different ways to catch the event with this guide on how to watch.
In the headlining act, the ultimate showdown between reigning champion Samson Dauda and former Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan will be decided. In addition, top-notch athletes like James Hollingshead, Rafael Brandao, and Marcello De Angelis are ready to make their mark.
Grab your Expo tickets for a front-row seat to the action, including bodybuilding pre-judging rounds and limited seats for the Friday and Saturday evening finals at the Battelle Grand Ballroom, all conveniently available on the Arnold Sports website.
Plus, if you can’t make it in person, you won’t miss a moment. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that the entire festival will be streamed online for free. Sign up now to catch the 35th annual Arnold Classic live on the official Arnold Sports Website.
Official Schedule For 2024 Arnold Classic — How To Watch
Find the schedule for the Arnold Classic listed below:
Note: Times are subject to change depending on the length of prejudging and finals.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Event: Arnold Amateur – Day One – 8:00am-6:00pm
Friday, March 1, 2024
Events:
- Arnold Amateur – Day Two – 8:00am-4:00pm
- Animal Cage – Day One
- Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic – Day One – 1:00pm-6:00pm
- Arnold Classic Pre-judging: Fitness, Classic Physique, Wellness – 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Panels:
- Chris Bumstead and Derek Lunsford
- Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler
- Greg Doucette
- Jesse James West and Noel Deyzel
- Armlifting USA
- Arnold Classic Friday Night Pre-Show – 7:00pm-9:30pm
- Arnold Classic Fitness, Classic Physique, Wellness Finals, Men’s Open Pre-judging – 7:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Events:
- Arnold Classic Wheelchair Pre-judging and Finals – 10:00am-11:00am
- Animal Cage – Day Two
- Arnold Classic Pre-judging: Bikini, Men’s Physique – 11:00am-12:00-pm
- Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic: Day Two Finals – 12:00pm-5:00pm
- World’s Strongest Firefighter – Finals
- Arnold Classic Saturday Night Pre-Show
- Arnold Classic Bikini, Men’s Physique, Men’s Open Finals – 7:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Events:
- Arnold Sunday Seminar
- USA Powerlifting
- Animal Cage – Day Three
- Rogue Record Breakers
- Panels:
- Jocko Wilick
- Sam Sulek
- Amateur Strongman – Finals
Join us for the electrifying 35th-anniversary celebration of the Arnold Classic, hosted by the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prepare for a weekend packed with thrilling entertainment as we gather for the second-largest bodybuilding event of the year. You won’t want to miss out!
Stay tuned to Middle Easy for exclusive coverage and results as we bring you the action from the 2024 Arnold’s Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio!
