How to Watch the 2025 Arnold Classic (REPLAY)
Your Ultimate Guide to Watching the 2025 Arnold Classic
The 2025 Arnold Sports Festival, named in honor of the legendary seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger, is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for an action-packed weekend from February 27 through March 2, 2025. With fans from around the world eager to witness the spectacle, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to help you stream the 2025 Arnold Classic and catch all the bodybuilding excitement live.
Held at its traditional venue, the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, this prestigious event will showcase seven IFBB Pro League divisions, featuring intense pre-judging rounds and high-stakes finals that will determine who takes home one of the most coveted titles in professional bodybuilding—second only to Mr. Olympia.
Beyond bodybuilding, the Arnold Classic features a variety of strength-based competitions, including the Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic, powerlifting showdowns, and electrifying martial arts exhibitions.
Generation Iron will be on the ground to deliver real-time coverage of the event, powered by Pro Am Nutrition.
How to Watch the 2025 Arnold Classic Live Stream
Tickets for in-person attendance are now available on the official Arnold Sports Festival website. However, if you can’t make it to Columbus, you can still catch all the action! Generation Iron will provide a full event schedule along with details on how you can access the free Arnold Classic livestream.
To watch, simply register on the Arnold Sports Festival website and enjoy the entire event from anywhere in the world.
2025 Arnold Classic Schedule
Below is the complete schedule for all seven IFBB Pro League divisions. Please note that event times are subject to change based on competition durations.
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 Finals: Fitness, Classic Physique, Wellness & Men’s Open Pre-Judging
Additional Events: Combat sports, gaming, and more
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Arnold Classic Wheelchair Pre-Judging & 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 Finals: Bikini, Men’s Physique, Men’s Open
Exclusive Meet & Greet with Chris Bumstead
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Arnold Sunday Seminar
USA Powerlifting
Animal Cage — Day Three
Rogue Record Breakers Challenge
Additional events and festivities
2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Lineup
This year’s Arnold Classic Men’s Open boasts a star-studded lineup, featuring a recent former Mr. Olympia champion and the reigning Arnold Classic titleholder. Expect an electrifying showdown between mass monsters, aesthetics kings, and elite competitors, all battling for the championship crown.
Here’s the full Men’s Open competitor list:
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 twelve competitors in the 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open, every pose will count in this high-stakes battle for supremacy. The lineup features a combination of mass, symmetry, conditioning, and sheer stage presence, making this one of the most competitive editions yet.
It’s been approximately six months since the Mr. Olympia, and many athletes will be looking to bring improved conditioning, sharper muscle separation, and undeniable stage dominance to claim victory at the Arnold Classic.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Arnold Classic is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend, filled with elite-level bodybuilding, jaw-dropping strength feats, and plenty of action for fans of fitness and strength sports alike. Whether you’re a die-hard bodybuilding fan or a lover of all things strength-related, the Arnold Sports Festival has something for everyone.
What are you most excited to see at the 2025 Arnold Classic?
