Arnold Expo 2026 looks set to return to its pre-pandemic glory
Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, bodybuilders, and strength-sport fans from around the globe will be excited to hear that Arnold Expo 2026 is primed for a bumper turnout.
For the first time since 2017, the event has sold out all its floor space and is now even accepting waitlist applications.
Arnold Expo: the ultimate event for bodybuilding enthusiasts
The Arnold Sports Expo is a massive fitness, bodybuilding, and strength trade show and exhibition held annually during the Arnold Sports Festival.
Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer in 1989, it’s held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, and has become a key date in the fitness calendar.
And the 2026 edition looks set to be the biggest and best yet, with every exhibitor space already booked almost a month before the event opens.
When will Arnold Expo 2026 take place?
The 2026 Arnold Expo will run from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8, with hundreds of booths showcasing sports equipment, fitness apparel, nutritional supplements, training gear, wellness products, and tech from global brands, along with demonstrations and entertainment on live stages.
Visitors will be able to walk the floors and engage with influencers and representatives from a packed exhibitor list, including household names such as Red Bull, PRIME, Gold’s Gym, Rogue Fitness, Myprotein, Barebells, NOCCO, and Evogen Nutrition.
How can I buy tickets?
If you want to be at arguably the biggest Arnold Expo since 2017, you’re in luck. While exhibitors will have to wait and see if they make it off the waitlist, visitor tickets are still available, starting at $40 for a Sunday all-day pass. The freebies alone make it worth showing up.
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