The 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic competitions will take place on February 28 – March 1 in Columbus, Ohio. Gathering dozens of elite strength athletes, the competition is recognized as one of the biggest shows of the season. So, here is a full guide on how to watch the competition live.
How to Watch the 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic
The entire 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic competitions will be broadcast on the Rogue Fitness website and YouTube channel.
The competition will span across two days, with each day featuring three events. The men’s and women’s divisions will alternate, with the Strongwomen being the first to walk out onto the competition floor, followed by Strongmen for each event.
Day One — Friday, February 28th
The 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic will open up with the Elephant Bar Deadlift for Max Weight. The expectations are high for this event, as Hafthor Bjornsson and others will try to pull 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds) to claim the $101,000 prize.
The second event will be the Overhead Gauntlet, where athletes will be tasked with lifting a series of heavy implements over their heads. Lastly, wrapping up day one will be the Timber Carry. In this event, the athletes will carry a huge wooden frame, with the goal of crossing the finish line quicker than others.
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Day One Schedule
- 10:45 AM EST — Rogue Iron Game Tailgate Show
- 11:05 AM EST — Women’s Event 1: Rogue Elephant Bar Deadlift
- 12:35 PM EST — Men’s Event 1: Rogue Elephant Bar Deadlift
- 2:10 PM EST — Women’s Event 2: Overhead Gauntlet
- 3:05 PM EST — Men’s Event 2: Overhead Gauntlet
- 4:10 PM EST — Women’s Event 3: Timber Carry
- 4:50 PM EST — Men’s Event 3: Timber Carry
Watch day one livestream here:
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Day Two — Saturday, March 1st
The second day of the 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic will start with another highly anticipated event — the Big Jerk. Here the athletes will look to perform a standing overhead press for max weight. However, they will not have to lift the bar from the floor but will instead perform the lift off the blocks.
The penultimate event of the 2025 Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic features a new format. The goal will be to carry certain implements and then perform a heavy drag. The exact weight and the number of implements is unknown. Lastly, the competition will conclude with the Atlas Stone to Shoulder event.
Day Two Schedule
- 9:35 AM EST — Rogue Iron Game Tailgate Show
- 10:00 AM EST — Women’s Event 4: The Big Jerk
- 11:25 AM EST — Men’s Event 4: The Big Jerk
- 12:50 PM EST — Women’s Event 5: Timber Trial
- 2:10 PM EST — Men’s Event 5: Timber Trial
- 3:25 PM EST — Women’s Event 6: Atlas Stone to Shoulder
- 4:25 PM EST — Men’s Event 6: Atlas Stone to Shoulder
Watch day two livestream here:
Both Mitchell Hooper and Angelica Jardine are coming back to defend their titles from last year’s Arnold Strongman & Strongwoman Classic. However, they will face tremendous challenges from the likes of Hafthor Bjornsson, Tom Stoltman, Inez Carrasquillo, Lucy Underdown, and others. So, we are set to witness an incredible show.
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