M2021 Mr. Olympia Qualification System Rules Revealed

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We may be just a month removed from the 2020 Mr. Olympia, but we are already setting our sights on the 2021 Mr. Olympia. The rules for the OQS have been revealed, and some athletes are already qualified for the show.

It is unclear at this time, when the 2021 Olympia will take place. It typically happens in the fall, but when the global pandemic pushed last year’s contest to December it has left fans wondering if it will stay in the winter moving forward.

While the specifics of the contest are still being worked out, the Olympia Qualification System has already been outlined for the 2021 season. This details the rules with which bodybuilders qualify for the big show.

2021 Mr. Olympia Qualification System Rules

The qualification period for the 2021 Mr. Olympia began on October 19th, 2020, meaning some athletes already have qualifications or OQS points. Athletes who place 2nd-5th at IFBB pro shows will earn points towards their qualification.

There are different tier levels of competitions for certain divisions, with each tier awarding different points. Below is a breakdown of those tiers and point systems:

Divisions With Less Than 25 Contests (Men’s Open, 212, Fitness, Figure, Women’s Physique, Women’s Open, Wellness)

Tier One Contests (Arnold Classic USA, Rising Phoenix):

2nd place – 10 points
3rd place – 9 points
4th place – 8 points
5th place – 7 points

Tier Two Contests (Arnold Classic Australia and Brazil, Pittsburgh Pro, New York Pro, Tampa Pro, Toronto Pro, Japan Pro, Europa Pro)

2nd place – 8 points
3rd place – 7 points
4th place – 6 points
5th place – 5 points

Tier Three Contests (Chicago Pro, Vancouver Pro, Portugal Pro, Romania Muscle Fest Pro, Puerto Rico Pro)

2nd place – 6 points
3rd place – 5 points
4th place – 4 points
5th place – 3 points

Tier Four Contests (All other contests)

2nd place – 4 points
3rd place – 3 points
4th place – 2 points
5th place – 1 point

For these divisions, the top 5 winners of the 2020 Mr. Olympia have qualified already. The winners of each contest earn a qualification, and the top 3 athletes in the point standings will also qualify.

Divisions With More Than 25 Contests (Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Bikini)

2020 Mr. Olympia

2nd place – 12 points
3rd place – 11 points
4th place – 10 points
5th place – 9 points

Arnold Classic USA

2nd place – 10 points
3d place – 9 points
4th place – 8 points
5th place – 7 points

All Other Contests

2nd place – 5 points
3rd place – 4 points
4th place – 3 points
5th place – 2 points

The winner of the 2020 Mr. Olympia in these divisions is already qualified. Winners of each contest will earn automatic qualifications, and the top 5 point earners will also qualify.

List of Qualified Athletes

Due to the nature of last year’s season, some athletes are already qualified for the 2021 Mr. Olympia. This is a list of the athletes who are already qualified, according to the IFBB Pro League.

Men’s Open