The main Arnold Classic (Men’s Open) at the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio is scheduled for Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • The overall Arnold Sports Festival runs from March 5–8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The headline Arnold Classic (Men’s Open) has:
    • Prejudging on Friday, March 6, 7–9:30 p.m. ET.
* Finals on Saturday, March 7, 7–10 p.m. ET.
  • Other pro divisions (Classic Physique, Wellness, Fitness, Bikini, Men’s Physique, Pro Wheelchair) run through Friday and Saturday with prejudging midday and finals in the evening.

In simple terms: if you’re asking “when is the Arnold Classic,” the key bodybuilding show you see on streams and highlight reels is that Friday–Saturday night block on March 6–7, 2026, inside the larger March 5–8 festival in Columbus.

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