Mr. Olympia schedule 2025: Dates, times, live stream to watch men's, women's bodybuilding events

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Bodybuilding competitors will return to the world's biggest stage when the 61st edition of Mr. Olympia lands in Las Vegas this weekend.

Many of the greatest athletes in the sport will go head-to-head for the coveted titles of Mr. and Ms. Olympia. Pre-judging will take place on Friday with finals in the evening, and the main event will be held on Saturday.

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In last year's competition, British bodybuilder and influencer Samson Dauda was victorious, edging out Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford. Dauda will return to the stage this weekend, along with Lunsford, Choopan and 2019 champion Brandon Curry.

On the women's side, five-time champion Andrea Shaw will return and look to extend her streak to six straight titles.

Here is everything you need to know about Mr. Olympia 2025, including a full schedule and list of participants for the annual bodybuilding competition.

When is Mr. Olympia in 2025?

• Dates: Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11

This year, Mr. Olympia will be held at Resorts World Las Vegas. The finals for Ms. Olympia and Mr. Olympia will take place on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Mr. Olympia schedule 2025

Mr. Olympia live stream 2025

• Live stream:Olympia pay-per-view

Mr. Olympia will not be available to watch on a national TV channel. Viewers can live stream the event on OlympiaTV, which provides a pay-per-view package for $74.99.

Who is competing in Mr. and Ms. Olympia?

In order to qualify for events, competitors must meet the requirements set by the IFBB Professional League. Twenty men qualified for Mr. Olympia, while 14 women qualified for Ms. Olympia.

Dauda is the defending Mr. Olympia champion and will be looking for his second title this year. Choopan won in 2022 and will be hungry for a championship after placing second last year.

Shaw is competing for a sixth straight Ms. Olympia title.

Mr. Olympia qualifiers 2025

Ms. Olympia qualifiers 2025

What are the other events held during Mr. Olympia weekend?

There are a few other events beyond the typical Mr. and Ms. Olympia contests.

The other events for men are 212 Olympia, Men's Physique Olympia, Classic Physique Olympia and Wheelchair Olympia.

The other events for women are Figure Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Bikini Olympia, Women's Physique Olympia, Wellness Olympia and Wheelchair Olympia.

Mr. Olympia prize money 2025

The total purse has not yet been announced, but the final figure could land between $1.5 million and $2 million.

The money will be split between the top finishers. In 2024, Dauda took home $600,000, while the second- and third-place finishers earned $250,000 and $100,000, respectively.

Mr. Olympia winners list

Here is a list of the Mr. Olympia winners since 2000: