The wait is over. In a post shared via Instagram on Dec. 19, 2025, the 2026 Arnold Classic UK rosters were revealed, with the prestigious event set to take place in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from March 27–29.
With bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s name behind it, the Arnold Classic UK contest has become a staple in the IFBB Pro League. However, the event was skipped in 2023 due to production issues. In 2024, Hadi Choopan took out Samson Dauda in his backyard to secure gold.
The Arnold Classic UK wasn’t on the docket in 2025, but that’s set to change for the next bodybuilding season. In the headliner, AC UK champ Choopan will aim to earn his second title under the banner. “The Persian Wolf” will have his hands full, as Chinedu Andrew ‘Jacked’ Obiekea intends to nail down gold after taking bronze at the Olympia.
Classic Physique will witness an epic showdown as well. Former champ Wesley Vissers is out for redemption. To lay claim to a victory, he’ll need to overpower the surging Mike Sommerfeld, who recently finished runner-up at the Olympia. Additionally, Sam Sulek will make his pro debut at this stacked show.
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Find the official lineups below:
2026 Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Lineups
Men’s Open (More Names to Come)
- Chinedu Andrew Obiekea
- Martin Fitzwater
- Brandon Curry
- Akim Williams
- Hassan Mostafa
- Hadi Choopan
Classic Physique
- Sam Sulek
- Wesley Vissers
- Mike Sommerfeld
- Andrea Mammoli
- Paul Kanu
- Jorge Herrera
- Vahid Badpeei
- Joaquim Camps Angel
- Angelo Rossi
- Luis Roberto Valenzuela Ramos
Men’s Physique
- Emerson Costa
- Tyler Smith
- Vitor Chaves
- Andrei Deiu
- Hossein Karimi
- Benquil Marigny
- Clarence McSpadden
- Brandon Hendrickson
- Emanual Hunter
- Joshua Atease
- Riccardo Croci
- Nam Trang Quang
- Alessandro Cavagnola
- Paul Gustave
Wheelchair
- Oscar Gonzalez Gil
- Jan Povýšil
- James Berger
- Antonio Matkovic
- Wilson Do Rosario Soares
Bikini
- Marie-Eve Duchesneau
- Zsofia Reka Molnar
- Alice Marchisio
- Da Hye Jeon
- Eujenia Shatova
- Nivea Campos
- Ashley Kaltwasser
- Jourdanne Lee
- Sara Punzetti
- Savannah Watchman
- Lisa Reith
- Phoebe Hagan
- Adrianna Kaczmarek
- Kerry Sexton
- Tianna Weymouth
- Ashlyn Little
- Nittaya Kongthun
Wellness
- Bruna Seredich
- Alexis Drury
- Wynter Addams
- Gisele Machado
- Kassandra Gillis
- Juliana Mota
- Josy Alves
- Valquiria Telles Lopes
- Rayane Fogal
- Camile Luz
Fitness
- Michelle Fredua-Mensah
- Tamara Vahn
- Michaela Pavleova
- Nikolett Szabó
- Anna Fomina
- Aurika Tyrgale
- Stephanie Jones
- Danielle Chikeles
- Jeanine Taddeo
- Allison Kramer
- Abby Bolton
The winner of each class at the 2026 Arnold Classic UK will gain major steam for the Mr. Olympia Weekend. Not only will they secure an impressive cash prize, but they’ll earn automatic qualifications for the sport’s greatest event of the year.
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