Road to the Arnold Classic 2025

Updated as of Nov 7, 2024 (see FAQ section below)

11/9: VAL - Chaos (VA)

  • Date: November 9th
  • Host: Virginia Armwrestling League
  • Location: 715 Lee-Davis Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
  • For more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/7pc5SkxEyh4uof2m/?mibextid=9l3rBW

11/9: Golden Lion - Lokomotiv 96 (Bulgaria)

  • Date: November 9th
  • Host: Lokomotiv 96
  • Location: Sports Hall “Nikola Petrov”
  • For more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/JcJZ2oUJHGpGX2LF/?mibextid=9l3rBW

11/16: Texas Armwrestling League 2024 Texas State Championship (TX)

  • Date: November 16th
  • Host: Texas Armwrestling League
  • Location: MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites801 Ave Q Lubbock, Texas 79401 
  • For more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/7hPtm15PnWCaGzyL/?mibextid=K35XfP

12/7: King of the North Armwrestling Championship (Canada)

  • Date: December 7th
  • Host: Ryan Espey
  • Location: Hockey for all Centre: 3969 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • For more details: https://facebook.com/events/s/king-of-the-north-armwrestling/1175830993693803/

12/7: ArmSport Entertainment - Washington State (WA)

  • Date: December 7th
  • Host: ArmSport Entertainment
  • Location: Kiggins Theater 1011 Main St Vancouver WA 98660
  • For more details: Tim Tallmadge

1/25: The High Five (NJ)

  • Date: January 25th
  • Host: The High Five
  • Location: Barrymore Film Center, Fort Lee, NJ
  • For more details: admin@thehighfiveaw.com

PAST EVENTS

  • July 20th: The Korean Armwrestling Federation (South Korea)
  • August 3rd: ArmSports Entertainment (Arizona)
  • August 11th: Armwrestling Na Helu (Poland)
  • August 24th: Virginia Armwrestling League (Virginia)
  • September 7th: AERS (Colorado)
  • September 7th: 98% (PA)
  • September 28th: Tri-State Arm Wrestling (NY)
  • September 28th: ProGear Armwrestling (ID)
  • October 5th: ProGear ArmWrestling (FL)
  • October 5th: Lucky Wood (Virtual)
  • October 26th: B.M.F (MO)
  • November 2nd:East Ohio Arm Wrestling (OH)

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.