Arnold Sports Festival 2025 is Back!
Shahi SabzevariIt is that time again for the annual Arnold Sports Festival aka The Arnold Classic. The Arnold Classic in the United States is this week in Columbus, Ohio from 2/27/2025 – 3/2/2025. This is a multi-sport event that has been held annually every year since 1989.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
The Arnold Sports Festival App is live NOW. This can be download on the app store. This will give you a live Expo Map, Schedules Events, etc which will be very useful this weekend.
Events that are happening are The Arnold Classic, Arnold Strongman Classic, The Arnold Amateur, The Arnold Men’s Physique and Pro Wheelchair competition, Dance & Fitness, Combat, Gaming and a whole lot more.
It was just announced that Mike Katz will get this year's Lifetime Achievment award. Mike was memorably featured in Pumping Iron in the early Mr. Universe competition with Ken Waller and was a pro football player as well.
The Arnold Expo itself has over hundreds of booths to purchase and sample fitness and health merchandise such as protein powders and bars to energy drinks like Celsius. Make sure to bring a backpack to get all different types of samples.
There are sections throughout the Expo to purchase Arnold Classic merchandise such as Shirts, Sweaters/Hoodies and tank tops.
Tickets can be purchased here https://www.arnoldsports.com/tickets/ Tickets are for events such as the Bodybuilding Events, Expo Access and Photo Op/Autograph Opportunities with your bodybuilding favorites such as Jay Cutler, Ronnie Coleman, Chris Bumstead, and even Thor Bjornsson “The Mountain”
Arnold Pump Club 2nd Year
Last year, Arnold Pump Club members gathered together for the first time at The Pump Club room in the convention center. Here is where fans were able to relax, schmooze, and celebrate wins & challenges. Daniel Ketchell and Adam Bornstein visited the room quite often to offer guidance and suggestions on all things from dieting to exercises. They welcomed all feedback on The Pump App for improvements and suggestions which as of right now most have been implemented.
Arnold did stop by the room to say hello to the founders of the App.
There will be a Pump Club Room this year for all app members. To sign up for The App, download it in Apple's App Store for iOS. There is a 7-Day free trial, so if you don’t have the App, we highly recommend it. The workouts are great, the articles are informative, there's a habit tracker, and the community is the best, most positive one you'll see anywhere.
Arnold Statue
The famous Arnold State is located right outside the convention center. Don’t forget to take a pose and tag TheArnoldFans on Instagram.
Ways You Can See Arnold Schwarzenegger
Going to this event, of course you are going to be a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Whether you love his movies such as Terminator 2 or a bodybuilding fan, you have opportunities to see Arnold these ways.
1) On Friday 2/28/2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger will join Rob Gronkowski and Jocko Willink on the main stage in the Arnold Expo from 4:00PM – 5:00_M. This event is FREE with an Arnold Expo ticket.
2) On Sunday 3/2/2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger will be on stage for The Arnold Sunday Showcase. This will be held at 9:30AM Sunday at the Battelle Grand at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Tickets to the Arnold Sunday Showcase are $35 and included in all Bodybuilding & Strongman VIP Packages.
Tickets can be purchased here
https://www.tix123.com/tickets/?code=ASF25
3) You may have an opportunity to see him with his team walking through the Expo. Remember to be prepared with your item to be signed and working sharpie. This can happen within the blink of an eye. He doesn't always sign things, but he loves shaking hands, and may do a quick selfie if you're ready. Just remember, always be respectful of Arnold, his security, and other fans. No shoving or interrupting Arnold if he's talking with someone.
Expo Hours
Thursday, February 27 to Sunday, March 2
2025 ARNOLD EXPO HOURS
Friday, February 28: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday, March 1: 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday, March 2: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
*9:00AM Early Entry with FAST PASS
Can’t make it to the Arnold Sports Festival this year. No problem, you are able to see some of the events live here
https://arnoldsports.brandlive.com/2025-ARNOLD-SPORTS-FESTIVAL/en/registration
We are so pumped up and looking forward to seeing everyone this year!! If you spot us, say hi!
