The dates are set for the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, taking place from Friday, March 6th, through Sunday, March 8th, at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The massive health, fitness, and nutrition gathering will once again run alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic statue, drawing in brands, athletes, and fans from all over, and as you’d expect from recent years, the next edition is shaping up to be another standout.
Roughly 120,000 individuals dropped in for this year’s Arnold Sports Festival, and based on how things are already lining up for next year, the event is looking to see 150,000 through its doors in 2026. Attendance has surged year after year, surpassing even the busiest years of the early 2010s. All signs point to that momentum carrying forward into next year, especially with the record prize money for the bodybuilding contest.
Our premium Stack3d Pavilion will return for 2026 and is already 85% booked, even with a 50% larger footprint than last year. We do have an extension available, ensuring more brands can take part in our sports nutrition-specific, high-traffic space. For any questions about the Arnold Sports Festival or if you’re a brand looking to take part in the Pavilion or the event in general, reach out through our Arnold partnership contact page.
