Arnold Classic Armwrestling Championship 2025

Tournament Details

Prizes: Custom Trophies and cash

  • 1st: $500
  • 2nd: $300
  • 3rd: $100

Registration

  • Deadline: December 31, 2024 (January 29, 2025 for those that qualify at the "Last Chance Qualifier")
  • For the registration form reach out to: admin@thehighfiveaw.com

Weigh-ins

  • Thursday, Feb 27, 2025
  • 3 - 5 pm
  • No weight allowance

Host Hotel

  • Hyatt Place Columbus Polaris
  • Address: 2006 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
  • Point of contact: Tim Orr, Phone: 614-396-8900, Fax: 614-964-1879, Email: tim.0rr@hyatt.com

Weekend Agenda

Thursday, Feb 27th

Location TBD

  • 3 - 5 pm: Weigh ins (no clothing allowance)
  • 4 pm: Latest arrive time in Ohio
  • 5 pm: Athlete meeting

Friday, Feb 28th

Location: Booth #401

  • 10:30 am: Group 1
  • 154 Left and right hand
  • 176 left and right hand
  • 12:30 pm: Group 2
  • 198 Left and right hand
  • 220 left and right hand
  • 2:30 pm: Group 3
  • 242 Left and right hand
  • 275 left and right hand
  • 4:30 pm: Group 4
  • 275+ Left and right hand
  • Women’s 154 left and right hand
  • Women’s 155+ left and right hand
  • 6:45 PM: Finalists meeting

Saturday, Mar 1st

Location: Main Stage

  • 9 am: Right hand Finals (Top 4)

Location: Booth #401

  • 10:30 am: Group 1 Round Robin
  • 12:30 pm: Meet and Greet (Athlete TBD)
  • 1:15 pm: Test your strength grip gauntlet
  • 2:15 pm: Group 2 Round Robin
  • 4:15 pm: Meet and Greet (Athlete TBD)
  • 5:00 pm: Armwrestling 101

Sunday, Mar 2nd

Location: Main stage

  • 10:00 am: Left hand Finals (Top 4)

Location: Booth#401

  • 12:30 pm: Super match 2
  • 2:00 pm: Super match 3
  • 3:30 pm: Arm Wrestling Education 101

FAQs

Can athletes qualify in multiple classes?

Pullers are allowed to compete in multiple classes but in the event a puller places top three in multiple classes they are required to select the one class they will compete in at the Arnold Classic in Ohio.

If an athlete places top three in multiple classes, what happens to the qualification for the classes they are not competing in at the Arnold?

The other class(es) would now have the top four qualify for the Arnold Classic.

Will there be a weight allowance at the Arnold Classic?

There will only be a .9 lb weight allowance at the Arnold Classic. For example, 154.9 lb with clothes on.

Can you compete in a different weight class than what you qualified for at the Arnold?

If you qualified for the SHW class you are able to pick between the 275 lb class and the SHW class at the Arnold. Additionally, you are not allowed to compete in a lighter class than what you qualified for at the Arnold.

Are you required to qualify for each arm individually?

Yes you must place top 3 within your weight class (minimum of 4 participants) to qualify for either arm. The only exception would be the women's classes.

What do you get for placing the Arnold?

All right hand winners of each class earn a spot on a future Knuckles Up card (left as well depending on match up) as well as a payout for the top three finishers.

When is the deadline to register for the Arnold Classic after I qualify?

You have till December 31, 2024, with the exception for anyone that qualifies at the Arnold Qualifier hosted by The High Five held on Jan 25th, 2025. The deadline for those athletes is Feb 1st, 2025.

When and where is the Arnold Classic 2025?

Dates: Feb 27th to Mar 2nd, 2025

Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43215

For more information: https://www.arnoldsports.com/