The Arnold Sports Festival is here to pump — clap break — you up.
Established by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1989, the Arnold Sports Festival will once again feature some of the biggest names in the fitness world. Several entertaining events will be held over four days in Ohio.
"I think the Arnold appeals to a wide variety of people because it features a wide variety of competitions and events — not only bodybuilding and weightlifting but events like cheerleading and dance, even foosball," events director Brent LaLonde told The Columbus Dispatch.
Here is everything you need to know about the Arnold Sports Festival, including a full schedule of events.
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When is the Arnold Sports Festival in 2024?
- Dates: Thursday, Feb. 29-Sunday, March 3
The Arnold Sports Festival will begin on Thursday, Feb. 29, and run through Sunday, March 3. Events will take place at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Arnold Sports Festival schedule 2024
Here is the daily schedule for this year's Arnold Sports Festival:
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Thursday, Feb. 29
| Event | Time (ET) |
| Arnold Amateur | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| USA Weightlifting | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. |
| IFBB Pro League Meet & Greet | 7 p.m.-9 p.m. |
Friday, March 1
| Event | Time (ET) |
| Arnold Amateur | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Gymnastics | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| USA Powerlifting | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Foosball | 8 a.m.-11 p.m. |
| USA Weightlifting | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. |
| Arnold Expo | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| XPC Powerlifting | 10 a.m.-Noon |
| Strongest Firefighter | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Medieval Fighting | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Muay Thai | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| XPC Powerlifting | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| MAS Wrestling | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Classic Physique | 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| Fitness International | 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| USA Weightlifting | 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Wellness International | 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| Arnold Strongman Classic | 1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
| Arnold Strongwoman Classic | 1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
| Armlifting | 5 p.m.-7 p.m. |
| Wellness International Finals | 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. |
| Fitness International Finals | 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. |
| Arnold Classic | 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. |
| Classic Physique Finals | 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. |
| Boxing and MMA | 7 p.m.-10 p.m. |
Saturday, March 2
| Event | Time (ET) |
| USA Weightlifting | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. |
| USA Powerlifting | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Cheerleading and Dance | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Gymnastics | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Youth DanceSport | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Arnold Expo | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| XPC Powerlifting | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Medieval Fighting | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Pro Wheelchair | 10 a.m.-11 a.m. |
| Amateur Strongman | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Muay Thai | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| MAS Wrestling | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Grappling | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Foosball | 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. |
| Arnold Men's Physique | 11 a.m.-Noon |
| Bikini International | 11 a.m.-Noon |
| XPC Powerlifting | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Arnold Strongman Classic | Noon-5 p.m. |
| Arnold Strongwoman Classic | Noon-5 p.m. |
| Angel Fashion Show | 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. |
| Armlifting | 1 p.m.-3 p.m. |
| Strongest Firefighter Finals | 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. |
| Strict Curl | 3 p.m.-7 p.m. |
| Armlifting | 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
| Arnold Men's Physique Finals | 7 p.m.-10 p.m. |
| Arnold Classic Finals | 7 p.m.-10 p.m. |
| Bikini International Finals | 7 p.m.-10 p.m. |
| Boxing and MMA | 7 p.m.-10 p.m. |
Sunday, March 3
| Event | Time (ET) |
| USA Powerlifting | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| USA Weightlifting | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Youth DanceSport | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Gymnastics | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Cheerleading and Dance | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Foosball | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Amateur Strongman | 9 a.m.-Noon |
| Arnold Showcase | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Arnold Expo | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Medieval Fighting | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| XPC Powerlifting | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| MAS Wrestling | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Grappling | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| USA Powerlifting | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| 5K Pump and Run | 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
| XPC Powerlifting | Noon-4 p.m. |
| ROGUE Record Breakers | Noon-2:30 p.m. |
| Amateur Strongman | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. |
Arnold Sports Festival list of events 2024
Bodybuilding
- Arnold Classic
- Classic Physique
- Arnold Men's Physique
- Fitness International
- Bikini International
- Wellness International
- Pro Wheelchair
- Arnold Amateur
Combat sports
- Muay Thai
- Medieval Fighting
- Grappling
- Boxing and MMA
Fitness
- 5K Pump and Run
- Foosball
- Youth DanceSport
- Baton
Events
- Arnold Expo
- Arnold Showcase
- Angel Fashion Show
- IFBB Pro League Meet and Greet
Ohio Expo Center
- Martial Arts Festival
- Cheerleading and Dance
- Gymnastics
Strength sports
- Armlifting
- MAS Wrestling
- Strict Curl
- USA Powerlifting
- USA Weightlifting
- XPC Powerlifting
Strongman
- Arnold Strongman Classic
- Arnold Strongwoman Classic
- Amateur Strongman
- ROUGE Record Breakers
- Strongest Firefighter
Arnold Sports Festival live stream 2024
- Live stream: Arnold Sports Festival site
If you want to watch the Arnold Sports Festival, you can create an account on the official site to access the live stream.
Arnold Sports Festival tickets 2024
- Tickets: Arnold Sports Festival site
Tickets are selling fast, but packages for the Arnold Sports Festival are still available on the official site. You can purchase tickets for competitions as well as meet-and-greet opportunities.