Arnold Sports Festival 2027
About
The Arnold Sports Festival and Arnold Expo return to Columbus, Ohio, USA on March 4–7, 2027. The Expo expands to four days (Thursday through Sunday) and again features more than 500 booths of sports equipment, apparel and nutrition, plus stages for competitions and entertainment at the heart of the festival.
Headline competitions include the Arnold Classic / IFBB Pro League finals, Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding Championships, Arnold Strongman and Strongwoman Classic, plus amateur sports across the Greater Columbus Convention Center campus.
Venue
Primary venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215. Ticket box office is in the main concourse outside Hall A. IFBB Pro League Meet & Greet is at Hilton Columbus Downtown (Thursday, March 4, 7:00 PM). Night finals and the Arnold Sunday Showcase are at Battelle Grand.
2027 Arnold Expo hours
- Thursday, March 4: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Fast Pass early entry 11:00 AM; no 9:00 AM early entry on Thursday)
- Friday, March 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fast Pass 9:00 AM)
- Saturday, March 6: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fast Pass 9:00 AM)
- Sunday, March 7: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Fast Pass 9:00 AM)
Visitor info
Tickets: arnoldsports.com/tickets. VIP, Ultimate Expo and 4-day passes are advance-only. Children 14 and under are admitted free to the Arnold Expo with a paying adult (separate-ticket events excluded). VIP check-in is at GCCC B-130 and Battelle Grand from Wednesday, March 3. Exhibitors/sponsors: [email protected]. General: [email protected].
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Columbus - Greater Columbus Convention Center, Ohio, United States