The 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) is set for March 2-5, 2023, in Columbus, OH, and comprises seven elite bodybuilding pro shows, the Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), and for the first time ever, the Arnold Strongwoman Classic (ASWC). Additionally, many other strength sports are featured in competition, including powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and amateur bodybuilding contests.
Those who wish to watch all the action in Columbus can do so via pay-per-view stream, courtesy of Fanmio. The pay-per-view and tickets can be ordered at the Arnold Sports Festival website. The Rogue Fitness YouTube channel will carry both days of strongman and strongwoman competition. Check out the schedule and additional details below:
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Schedule
Below is the schedule of events taking place over the weekend in Columbus, OH:
Thursday, March 2
- Arnold Amateur, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Battelle Grand
- USA Weightlifting, from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Columbus Convention Center
- IFBB Pro League Meet & Greet, from 7 – 9 p.m., Hilton Columbus Downtown
Friday, March 3
- Arnold Amateur, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Battelle Grand
- USA Powerlifting, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center — C-Pod
- USA Weightlifting, from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Columbus Convention Center — Union Station Ballroom
- Arnold Expo, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center
- Arnold Strongman Classic, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center
- Arnold Strongwoman Classic, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center
- Classic Physique Prejudging, from 12:30 – 2 p.m., Arnold Expo Stage
- Fitness International Prejudging, from 12:30 – 2 p.m., Arnold Expo Stage
- Wellness International Prejudging, from 12:30 – 2 p.m., Arnold Expo Stage
- Wellness International Finals, from 7 – 9:30 p.m., Battelle Grand
- Fitness International Finals, from 7 – 9:30 p.m., Battelle Grand
- Arnold Classic Prejudging, from 7 – 9:30 p.m., Battelle Grand
- Classic Physique Finals, from 7 – 9:30 p.m., Battelle Grand
Saturday, March 4
- USA Powerlifting, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center — C-Pod
- USA Weightlifting, from 8 a.m. – 8p.m., Columbus Convention Center — Union Station Ballroom
- Arnold Expo, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center
- Pro Wheelchair Prejudging & Finals, from 10 – 11 a.m. Arnold Expo Stage
- Arnold Strongman Classic, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center — Strongman Area
- Arnold Strongwoman Classic, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center — Strongman Area
- Men’s Physique Prejudging, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Arnold Expo Stage
- Bikini International Prejudging, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Arnold Expo Stage
- Men’s Physique Finals, from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Battelle Grand
- Arnold Classic Finals, from 7 – 10 p.m., Battelle Grand
- Bikini International Finals, from 7 – 10 p.m., Battelle Grand
Sunday, March 5
- USA Powerlifting, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center — C-Pod
- USA Weightlifting, from 8 a.m. – 8p.m., Columbus Convention Center — Union Station Ballroom
- Arnold Expo, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Columbus Convention Center
- Rogue Record Breakers, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Columbus Convention Center — Strongman Area
See below for previews of each strongman and bodybuilding division.
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Bodybuilding
There are seven divisions represented in elite competition at the 2023 ASF:
Click on the link of each division above for a preview and roster of that division.
Strongman/Strongwoman
The 2023 ASC will see a new champion crowned as the 2022 champion Martins Licis is not on the roster to compete in 2023. While there has been strongwoman competition before at the ASF, this is the inaugural year of the ASWC by that name and in a similar contest structure as the ASC.
Click on the links below for previews of each division:
Schedule for the 2023 ASC:
Friday, March 3
- Event One: Wheel of Pain
- Event Two: The Austrian Oak / The American Oak
Saturday, March 4
- Event Three: Elephant Bar Deadlift
- Event Four: Unspunnen Stone Throw
- Event Five: Frame Carry
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