Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2027 ARNOLD AMATEUR USA
Register to Compete in the 2027 NPC Worldwide Arnold Amateur Event in Columbus, Ohio, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2027. Checkin is WEDNESDAY MARCH 3.
Qualification Overview
TO COMPETE IN THIS EVENT, YOU MUST PRE-QUALIFY! THIS CANNOT BE YOUR FIRST NPC EVENT. YOU MUST COMPETE IN 2026 or early 2027 AND MEET THE OTHER RULES FOR YOUR HOME COUNTRY. REVIEW THOSE RULES AT THIS LINK
NOTE: All arnold amateur athletes receive a 3-day wristband for the expo and you can pick that up at checkin
The fee to enter the 2027 Arnold Amateur is $250 per class plus service fees of about 5%. Crossovers are allowed in all divisions except Fit Model.
BATTELLE HALL
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Registration fees are non-refundable.
NPC CARD
All athletes (except Canadian athletes) must be a member of the National Physique Committee.
Canadian athletes must have an active CPA card.
US ATHLETES NEED A VALID NPC USA CARD.
ATHLETES FROM OUTSIDE THE US AND CANADA NEED JUST AN NPC WORLDWIDE CARD (USA card not required).
CARDS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE EVENT AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT CHECK-IN. Purchase from the entry form on this site!