A complete guide on how to watch the 2025 Arnold Classic
The 2025 Arnold Sports Festival (named after the legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger himself) is coming up pretty quick, so mark your calendars for the weekend of February 27 through March 2, 2025. With the action garnering attention across the globe, we’ve put together a guide on how to watch the full 2025 Arnold Classic even and livestream.
Taking place at the usual spot of the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH, there will be seven IFBB Pro League divisions that will host pre-judging and the final rounds to determine who will be the champions for one of bodybuilding’s most prestigious events next to the Mr. Olympia.
The Arnold Classic is not just for bodybuilding anymore, as there are several other events such as the Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic competitions that will also take place, and some powerlifting and martial arts events.
Generation Iron’s coverage of the 2025 Arnold Classic is going to be live and in real time – presented by Pro Am Nutrition.
How to Watch the 2025 Arnold Classic Live Stream
Tickets for the events are currently available on the Arnold Sports website. For those unable to attend in person, Generation Iron will be on the ground floor and will provide a detailed schedule and breakdown on how you can check out the livestream for free in this post.
The Arnold Classic livestream will be available for free, you just have to register for it on the Arnold Sports Festival website.
2025 Arnold Classic Schedule
The daily schedule for all seven divisions of the 2025 Arnold Classic are below, but times may be subject to change depending on the length of each round of judging.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
- Arnold Amateur — Day One
- USA Weightlifting
- IFBB Pro Meet and Greet
Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
- Arnold Amateur — Day Two
- Animal Cage — Day One
- Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic — Day One
- Arnold Classic Pre-judging — Fitness, Classic Physique, Wellness
- Armlifting USA
- Arnold Classic Friday Night Pre-Show
- Arnold Classic Fitness, Classic Physique, Wellness Finals, Men’s Open Pre-judging
- More miscellaneous events (combat sports, gaming, etc.)
Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Arnold Classic Wheelchair Pre-judging and Finals
- Animal Cage — Day Two
- Arnold Classic Pre-judging — Bikini, Men’s Physique
- Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic — Day Two Finals
- World’s Strongest Firefighter — Finals
- Arnold Classic Saturday Night Pre-Show
- Arnold Classic Bikini, Men’s Physique, Men’s Open Finals
- Chris Bumstead photo op
Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Arnold Sunday Seminar
- USA Powerlifting
- Animal Cage – Day Three
- Rogue Record Breakers
- More miscellaneous events
2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Lineup
This year’s Arnold Classic event has yet another stacked lineup, including a very recent former Mr. Olympia champion, as well as the returning Arnold Classic champion from last year. Suffice to say, this will be a tight battle for the top spot.
There are a total of ten competitors competing this weekend, check out the full roster below:
- William Bonac
- Shaun Clarida
- Brandon Curry
- Samson Dauda
- Jonathan DeLaRosa
- James Hollingshead
- Andrew Jacked
- Derek Lunsford
- Patrick Moore
- Justin Rodriguez
- Carlos Thomas Jr.
- Akim Williams
What To Expect
With just ten competitors in the 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open lineup, there will be a close fight for the top spot at this year’s event.
t’s been just about six months since the Mr. Olympia – so it will be interesting to see who takes the title at the Arnold this year.
Wrap Up
The 2025 Arnold Classic is certainly going to be one for the books! There are tons of different events for everyone to enjoy, and we are excited to give you full coverage. Whether you are a fan of strength sports of bodybuilding, this sports festival has something for you to enjoy. What is your favorite part of the Arnold Classic?
Let us know!
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