The 36th annual Arnold Sports Festival, set for February 27 to March 2 in Columbus, Ohio, promises to be its biggest yet, with a record-breaking $500,000 prize for the Arnold Classic winner.

The event, founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, attracts over 100,000 visitors annually and contributes significantly to the local economy. This year’s highlights include bodybuilding champion Hadi Choopan defending his title, strongman Mitchell Hooper aiming for his third consecutive win, and social media fitness star Sam Sulek making an appearance.

With over 1,000 vendors, 35 sporting events, and fan-favorite competitions like the Strongest Firefighter contest, the festival continues to expand. Having evolved since the pandemic, it now features a dedicated strongman arena and more interactive experiences like seminars and meet-and-greets. As a one-of-a-kind gathering that unites bodybuilding, strongman, and multiple fitness disciplines under one roof, the Arnold Sports Festival remains a global fitness phenomenon, solidifying Columbus as a hub for strength and athletic excellence.

More information at Arnold Sports Festival 2025 website

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The 36th annual Arnold Sports Festival, set for February 27 to March 2 in Columbus, Ohio, promises to be its biggest yet, with a record-breaking $500,000 prize for the Arnold Classic winner.

The event, founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, attracts over 100,000 visitors annually and contributes significantly to the local economy. This year’s highlights include bodybuilding champion Hadi Choopan defending his title, strongman Mitchell Hooper aiming for his third consecutive win, and social media fitness star Sam Sulek making an appearance.

With over 1,000 vendors, 35 sporting events, and fan-favorite competitions like the Strongest Firefighter contest, the festival continues to expand. Having evolved since the pandemic, it now features a dedicated strongman arena and more interactive experiences like seminars and meet-and-greets. As a one-of-a-kind gathering that unites bodybuilding, strongman, and multiple fitness disciplines under one roof, the Arnold Sports Festival remains a global fitness phenomenon, solidifying Columbus as a hub for strength and athletic excellence.

More information at Arnold Sports Festival 2025 website

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TaiSPO, Taiwan’s Sports and Fitness Exhibition, will take place from March 26–29 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. Under the theme “Stay Fit, Stay Well,” the event brings together key players from the sports, fitness, tech, and outdoor leisure sectors, creating a vibrant ecosystem of industry leaders. Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), TaiSPO celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025 and will be held alongside the Taipei International Cycle Show (TAIPEI CYCLE). Together, the two exhibitions will showcase over 1,100 sports brands, marking March as “Taiwan’s International Dynamic Month for the Sports and Fitness Industry.” Professional buyers are now welcome to register online for free admission.

Taiwan has long been recognized as a leading hub for premium sports and fitness equipment manufacturing, with decades of expertise in OEM/ODM production and a strong foundation in R&D that has supported many companies’ transition to independent brands. Prominent exhibitors this year include Johnson Health Tech, DYACO, DK CITY, JK FITNESS, ALLTRADE, JOONG CHENN, GEE HOO, and SPORTS ART. Additionally, the Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and the Taipei Sporting Goods Association have mobilized their members to showcase Taiwan’s strength and innovation in the sports industry on a global stage.

With the growing popularity of fitness and sports, visitors to TaiSPO will encounter an array of innovative offerings. The “Health and Sports Fashion Zone” will highlight three renowned Taiwanese brands for the first time, including VERVE, endorsed by 2024 Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting; the well-known functional fitness apparel brand AROAK; and TeamJoined, an emerging brand combining sport and lifestyle apparel with a successful international market presence. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the comfort of Taiwan’s advanced functional textiles.

Building on last year’s success, the Diving Zone will once again feature a full array of diving equipment, systems, training, and travel services, offering a comprehensive experience for enthusiasts. Additionally, the Sports Tech Zone (Sport-bilities) will open to international startups for the first time, with plans to showcase 12 pioneering companies in sports technology, presenting innovations in AI applications, system services, virtual race platforms, and virtual coaching.

During the event, the “International Fitness Forum” will cover global fitness trends and insights into local gym management strategies. The “Strongman Fitness Challenge” will also be organized, inviting gym teams to participate and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the fitness carnival. Last year’s show attracted professionals from 77 countries, and industry peers are invited to register for a free visitor pass on the official website: https://www.taispo.com.tw.

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SOURCE Taiwan External Trade Development Council

The 1^st Annual Pittsburgh Power and Fitness Festival expands on two premier events on the bodybuilding calendar, the 25^th Annual IFBB Pittsburgh Pro and the inaugural NPC Worldwide Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifier, when it makes its debut May 10-11, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

In its first year the Pittsburgh Power and Fitness Festival will include an Expo with 200 exhibitor booths filled with the fitness industry’s leading brands in sports and fitness, nutrition, apparel, and equipment. Also making their debut are three sport areas where fans will witness feats of strength, speed and skill by hundreds of athletes, competing in Strongman, Powerlifting and Martial Arts competitions.

The Pittsburgh Power and Fitness Festival is promoted by Jim Manion and his grandson Tyler Manion, President and Vice President respectively of the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) Professional League and National Physique Committee (NPC) “We are excited to add to our premier professional and amateur bodybuilding events in our hometown of Pittsburgh,” the Manion’s said. “Adding the Expo and three sporting events for 2025 is the first step in building an event that becomes a destination for sports and strength enthusiasts from all around.”

More information visit, www.PittsPowerFit.com.

World Championships will be held in La Ciotat, France!

The WFF World Championships is the pinnacle of the annual contest calendar.

We invite all competitors from around the world to travel to France for an unforgettable muscle tour.

Key Dates

• Saturday, 7 June 2025

  • Registration and weigh in. Please note, all athletes must attend in order to compete.
  • Presidents’ Meeting and Judges Training Course.

• Sunday, 8 June 2025 – 2025 WFF Mr & Ms Universe Pro-Am.

How to Qualify

Every WFF affiliated country will host a qualifier for the WFF World Championship in order to select their national teams.

Competitors from countries that are not affiliated with WFF are invited to apply directly to WFF International to join the muscle tour.

The Venue

Please check back soon for more information.

Accomodation

Please check back soon for more information.

The WFF Universe is the pinnacle of the annual contest calendar.

We invite all competitors from around the world to travel to Malaysia for an unforgettable muscle tour.

Key Dates

• Saturday, 11 October 2025

  • Registration and weigh in. Please note, all athletes must attend in order to compete.
  • 2025 WFF Annual General Meeting, and Judges Training Course.

• Sunday, 12 October 2025 – 2025 WFF Mr & Ms Universe Pro-Am.

Getting There and Getting Around

TBC

How to Qualify

Every WFF affiliated country will host a qualifier for the WFF Universe in order to select their national teams.

Competitors from countries that are not affiliated with WFF are invited to apply directly to WFF International to join the muscle tour.

The Venue & Accomodation

Megastar Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia