The 2026 World’s Strongest Man competition is set to take place on April 23-26 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With the competition getting closer, the fans’ excitement is growing, with many wondering how to keep updated with the biggest Strongman event of the year. So, in this article we have compiled a comprehensive guide, including ‘how to watch’ details, the daily schedule, and more.
How to Watch 2026 World’s Strongest Man
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man is returning to a familiar location this year, as Myrtle Beach has also hosted the 2023 and 2024 editions of the competition. Unfortunately, the only way to watch the competition live is in person at the venue, since there will be no live broadcast of the WSM once again.
On the other hand, for those who want to watch the 2026 World’s Strongest Man from the comfort of their home, they will be able to do so with a delay. The fans from the US will see the 2026 WSM hit their screens on CBS and CBS Sports Network. The delay means that the coverage will take place on June 20th and July 19th.
The fans based in the UK and additional broadcasting regions will have to wait longer to watch the 2026 World’s Strongest Man on TV. Specifically, the WSM will air on Channel 5 in the UK sometime in December.
We will, however, cover the entire 2026 World’s Strongest Man competition live as it unfolds, covering everything from results, event recaps, and any additional important details such as records, athlete withdrawals, and more. So, make sure to tune back in to remain updated with everything in real time.
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2026 World’s Strongest Man Schedule
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man consists of four days in total. The opening two days are reserved for the Qualifying Stage, while the third and fourth days make up the Finals. The 2026 WSM consists of a total of ten events evenly separated across the two stages.
Note: All event times listed are local to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Day One — Thursday, April 23rd
- 10:00 AM — Carry & Climb
- 1:30 PM — Circus Press Medley
- 4:30 PM — Squat Lift
Day Two — Friday, April 24th
- 10:00 AM — Truck Pull
- 3:30 PM — Natural Stone Medley
Day Three — Saturday, April 25th
- 10:00 AM — Knaack® Monster Box® Flip & Carry
- 1:00 PM — Deadlift
- 3:00 PM — Titan’s Toss
Day Four — Sunday, April 26th
- 10:00 AM — Max Log
- 1:30 PM — Atlas Stones
- 2:45 PM — WSM Trophy Ceremony
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2026 World’s Strongest Man Lineups/Groups
The 2026 World’s Strongest Man lineup features a total of 25 athletes. However, they have been divided into five qualifying groups prior to the start of the competition, with each group featuring five athletes. Moreover, the top two athletes from each group at the end of the qualifying stage will proceed to the finals.
Group One
- Ben Glasscock (GBR)
- Nick Guardione (USA)
- Rayno Nel (RSA)
- Tristain Hoath (CAN)
- Luke Richardson (GBR)
Group Two
- Austin Andrade (MEX)
- Mathew Ragg (NZL)
- Jaco Schoonwinkel (RSA)
- Tom Stoltman (GBR)
- Levi Strong (USA)
Group Three
- Matyáš Funiok (CZE)
- Lucas Hatton (USA)
- Paddy Haynes (GBR)
- Mitchell Hooper (CAN)
- Eddie Williams (AUS)
Group Four
- Adam Bishop (GBR)
- Ondrej Fojtu (CZE)
- James Jeffers (CAN)
- Bryce Johnson (USA)
- Martins Licis (LVA)
Group Five
- Andrew Flynn (GBR)
- Pavlo Kordiyaka (UKR)
- Trey Mitchell (USA)
- Evans Nana (GHA)
- Evan Singleton (USA)
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The 2026 World’s Strongest Man is set to be an incredibly intense show, as it is incredibly hard to predict even who will make it out of the groups, let alone take the title, mainly due to the addition of unpredictable events such as the squat and the truck pull. Moreover, with four previous champions in the lineup, the battle for the title will not disappoint.
Follow the 2026 World’s Strongest Man – event breakdowns, athlete interviews, full results, and all the latest news at our WSM hub: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
