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The Arnold Classic USA, officially the Arnold Sports Festival, is a premier multi-sport fitness festival founded in 1989 by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer. Held annually in Columbus, Ohio, the event is a cornerstone for bodybuilding, strength sports, and a massive consumer expo. The festival showcases the Arnold Classic bodybuilding finals, the Arnold Strongman Classic, armlifting, fitness figure and bikini competitions, powerlifting, weightlifting, and a bustling expo that draws athletes and fans from around the world.

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Details for 2025 place the festival at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and adjacent venues across the weekend of Feb 28–Mar 2, 2025, with Battelle Grand hosting the bodybuilding finals and multiple halls hosting the breadth of competitions and expo activities.

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Whether you’re chasing a six-figure prize in the Men’s Open or seeking Olympia qualification through the Arnold pathway, Arnold Classic USA offers a calendar of events that’s unmatched in scale and energy. Follow official channels for the latest updates, event schedules, and participant news, and secure your tickets with confidence—we’ve got you covered.

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Socials: Official channels include Instagram @arnoldsports and LinkedIn pages for Arnold Sports Festival. For more details and updates, visit their official sites and social profiles.

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  • Official name: Arnold Sports Festival (often referred to as Arnold Classic USA) – a multi-sport fitness festival founded in 1989 by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer.
  • Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, with the Arnold Expo occupying adjacent venues within the same weekend.
  • Scope: Includes the Arnold Classic (bodybuilding), Arnold Strongman Classic, armlifting, fitness/figure/bikini competitions, powerlifting, weightlifting, and a large consumer expo.
  • 2025 dates and schedule: Feb 28–Mar 2, 2025; Arnold Expo hours were 10:00–19:00 on Fri and Sat, and 10:00–16:00 on Sun; events span multiple halls including Battelle Grand for bodybuilding finals. Sources indicate these weekend dates and venues were used for 2025.
  • Major prize and qualification note: The Arnold Classic often features six-figure prize money for the open bodybuilding class and serves as an Olympia qualification pathway for winners. (Examples cited include a $500,000 first prize for Men’s Open in some years.)
  • Social media presence: Official channels exist (e.g., Instagram posts from @arnoldsports; LinkedIn pages for Arnold Sports Festival).

Whether you’re chasing a six-figure prize in the Men’s Open or seeking Olympia qualification through the Arnold pathway, Arnold Classic USA offers a calendar of events that’s unmatched in scale and energy. Follow official channels for the latest updates, event schedules, and participant news, and secure your tickets with confidence—we’ve got you covered.

Socials: Official channels include Instagram @arnoldsports and LinkedIn pages for Arnold Sports Festival. For more details and updates, visit their official sites and social profiles.

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