The 2022 Mr. Olympia is set to go down this weekend, Dec. 15-18 at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. There is a lot of anticipation going into the contest as competitors from 11 divisions look to etch their names in the history books of the most prestigious fitness showcase.
2022 Mr. Olympia Preview
Joe Weider’s annual Fitness & Performance weekend has established itself as the Super Bowl of bodybuilding. Fans will be excited as they get to watch the best bodybuilders from around the globe battle it out for the biggest prize in the sport. After a two-year hiatus, the show will return to its longtime home of Las Vegas, NV. There is a plethora of talent this year, with some major rivalries budding in the Men’s Open division, which serves as the main attraction around the event.
Reigning two-time Mr. Olympia winner Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay will look to extend his reign at the top against the grizzled veterans and the new crop of rising contenders. Meanwhile, current three-time Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead has attracted a lot of attention in the category. His dominance as a Classic competitor has seen him become one of the most popular athletes of any division and he will be aiming for a historic fourth victory.
212 champion Derek Lunsford will compete against the mass monsters of the Open division this year. With fellow standouts, Nick Walker, Hunter Labrada, and former champion Brandon Curry in the lineup, Lunsford’s entry injected even more heat into the competition. In the Women’s Figure division, Cydney Gillon has the opportunity to get the sixth title under her belt while Bikini Olympia champion Jennifer Dorie will be on the hunt for a successful title defense.
How to watch 2022 Mr. Olympia Live Steam
Needless to say, the competition is stacked to the brim, And you can enjoy all the action from the 2022 Mr. Olympia by purchasing the pay-per-view premium package for $69.99. There are various packages to choose from, including the main event options and other choices for the Olympia 2021 Replay Package to get hyped from the last edition.
The 2022 Mr. Olympia pay-per-view experience will present the full coverage of pre-judging and finals for each of the 11 bodybuilding divisions. There will be a ton of star power in attendance at the event, including the legendary seven-time Mr. Olympia winner Phil Heath, who will serve as the commentator for the show.
Schedule:
2022 Mr. OLYMPIA PRE-JUDGING – Dec. 15th (FRIDAY)
Venue: The Venetian Expo & Convention Center (Halls B & C)
9:00 am Pacific time –12 Pm EST
- Fitness Olympia
- 212 Olympia
- Figure Olympia
- Women’s Physique Olympia
- Ms. Olympia
- Wellness Olympia
OLYMPIA FINALS – FRIDAY EVENING
Venue: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (Zappos Theater)
6:00 pm Pacific time – 9 Pm EST
- 212 Olympia – Finals
- Fitness Olympia – Finals
- Figure Olympia – Finals
- Women’s Physique Olympia – Finals
- Ms. Olympia – Finals
- Wellness- Finals
- Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging
2022 OLYMPIA PRE-JUDGING – SATURDAY DEC. 17TH
Venue: The Venetian Expo & Convention Center (Halls B & C)
9:00 am Pacific time –12 Pm EST
- Classic Physique Olympia – PRE-JUDGING
- Men’s Physique Olympia – PRE-JUDGING
- Bikini Olympia – PRE-JUDGING
- Wheelchair Olympia Pre-Judging/Finals
OLYMPIA FINALS – SATURDAY EVENING
Venue: Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (Zappos Theater)
7:00 pm Pacific time – 10 Pm EST
- Mr. Olympia – Finals
- Men’s Physique Olympia – Finals
- Bikini Olympia – Finals
- Classic Physique Olympia – Finals
With this package, you get to watch reigning two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay take on the mass monsters of the Men’s Open division in his quest for a third Olympia win. Defending Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead will look to create history by adding the fourth Classic trophy under his belt.
‘Big Ramy’ enters the contest as the betting favorite. Besides the proven competitors, he will face intense competition from rising sensations Michal Krizo and Andrew Jacked. Nick Walker is another competitor who has made significant improvements since his last appearance. Spectators will be on the edge of their seats for Walker’s heated rivalry with Hunter Labrada. However, it remains to be seen whether a new champion will be crowned.
‘The Persian Wolf’ has received major support going into the show. Many believe that Choopan’s insane conditioning warranted a higher place than the third-place finish he got last year. Meanwhile, William Bonac is touted to be the dark horse of the division. After failing to crack the top five in 2021, Bonac will return with a vengeance to potentially surprise everyone at the show.
The time for the most highly-anticipated show in bodybuilding is almost here. Stakes are high for every competitor in the 11 featured divisions as they look to create history with the most passionate bodybuilding fans watching them at the 2022 Mr. Olympia.
