How to Watch the 2025 Arnold Classic Online for Free
For fans who can't attend in person, here's a complete guide to watching the 2025 Arnold Classic livestream online at no cost.
The 2025 Arnold Sports Festival is set to take place from February 27 to March 1 in Columbus, OH. Thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger, viewers can enjoy real-time coverage of the events via a free online livestream.
This year's Arnold Classic returns to the Arnold Expo Stage and the Greater Columbus Convention Center for prejudging and finals across seven bodybuilding divisions. Featuring reigning Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda and a highly competitive Men’s Open class, the weekend is packed with thrilling matchups. The event will also host an exciting lineup of special guests, including Sam Sulek and Chris Bumstead. As the second-largest bodybuilding event of the year, this festival—led by seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger—is not to be missed.
Flexing Nation will provide comprehensive coverage, bringing fans the latest results, highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Arnold Sports Festival.
In addition to bodybuilding, the event will feature the Arnold Amateur, Arnold Strongman, and Strongwoman Classic competitions, delivering high-intensity strength sports action. Fans can also look forward to arm wrestling, martial arts, and powerlifting competitions throughout the festival.
How to Watch the 2025 Arnold Classic Livestream
Tickets for the Arnold Sports Festival are available on the official event website. However, if you can’t make it in person, you can still catch all the action online. The livestream is free—all you need to do is register on the Arnold Sports Festival website to gain access. Stay tuned for in-depth event breakdowns from Flexing Nation throughout this exciting weekend!
Official Arnold Sports Festival Schedule
Note: Times are subject to change depending on the length of prejudging and finals.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
Arnold Amateur — Day One 8:00am. – 6pm.
USA Weightlifting
IFBB Pro Meet & Greet
Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
Animal Cage — Day One
Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic — Day One 11am – 6pm.
Arnold Classic Pre-judging — Fitness, Classic Physique, Wellness 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Armlifting USA
Arnold Classic Friday Night Pre-Show
Arnold Classic Finals — Fitness, Classic Physique, Wellness — Men’s Open Pre-judging 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Additional events (combat sports, gaming, etc.)
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Arnold Classic Wheelchair — Pre-judging & Finals 10:00am – 11:00am
Animal Cage — Day Two
Arnold Classic Pre-judging — Bikini, Men’s Physique 11:00am – 12:00pm
Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic — Day Two Finals 10:00am – 6:00pm
World’s Strongest Firefighter — Finals
Arnold Classic Saturday Night Pre-Show
Arnold Classic Finals — Bikini, Men’s Physique, Men’s Open 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Chris Bumstead Photo Opportunity
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Arnold Sunday Seminar
USA Powerlifting
Animal Cage — Day Three
Rogue Record Breakers
Additional events
You won’t want to miss the second-biggest bodybuilding gathering of the year, hosted by seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger. Our dedicated team at Flexing Nation will ensure all of these athletes receive the coverage they deserve, bringing you every highlight, result, and behind-the-scenes moment from the Arnold Sports Festival.
