The 60th edition of the Mr. Olympia competition is scheduled to take center stage during the 2024 Olympia weekend in Las Vegas, NV. Known as the pinnacle of professional bodybuilding, the event will span two nights, beginning with the pre-judging rounds on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, and culminating with the finals on Saturday, Oct. 12, when the new Mr. Olympia will be crowned. Athletes from around the world will compete for the honor of claiming the prestigious Sandow Trophy, a symbol of excellence in the sport of bodybuilding.
When is Mr. Olympia in 2023?
- Dates: Friday, Nov. 3 – Saturday, Nov. 4
This year, Mr. Olympia returns to Orlando, Florida, and will be held in the Orange County Convention Center.
Pre-judging begins Friday, with Ms. Olympia in the morning and Mr. Olympia in the evening. Finals for the two events will be Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m..
Mr. Olympia schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Event |
| Nov. 3 | 9:30 a.m. | Ms. Olympia pre-judging |
| 6 p.m. | Ms. Olympia finals | |
| Mr. Olympia pre-judging | ||
| Nov. 4 | 7 p.m. | Mr. Olympia finals |
Mr. Olympia live stream 2023
- Live stream: Olympia pay-per-view
Mr. Olympia will not be available to watch on television. Viewers can live stream the event on OlympiaTV, where you can purchase the premium package for $74.99.
Who is competing in Mr. and Ms. Olympia?
In order to qualify for the Olympia events, competitors must meet the requirements set by the IFBB Professional League, the official sanctioning organization.
Twenty-four men qualified for Mr. Olympia, while 12 women qualified for Ms. Olympia.
Hadi Choopan (Iran) in the defending 2022 champion and will be looking for his second title this year. Mamdouh Elssbiay (Egypt), who won Mr. Olympia in 2021 and 2020, is out, but 2019 champ Brandon Curry (USA) will be competing in this year’s event.
Andrea Shaw (USA) is competing for a fourth-straight Ms. Olympia victory.
Mr. Olympia qualifiers
| Name | Country |
| Brett Wilkin | USA |
| Hadi Choopan | Iran |
| Derek Lunsford | USA |
| Nick Walker | USA |
| Brandon Curry | USA |
| Mamdouh Elssbiay* | Egypt |
| Samson Dauda | UK |
| Behrooz Tabani | Iran |
| Tony Burton | USA |
| Ross Flanigan | USA |
| Iain Valliere* | Canada |
| Michal Krizanek | Slovakia |
| Phil Clahar | USA |
| Andrea Presti | Italy |
| Hassan Mostafa | Egypt |
| Justin Shier | USA |
| Roman Fritz | Germany |
| Hunter Labrada | USA |
| Chinedu Andrew Obiekea | UAE |
| Kamal Elgargni | Libya |
| Nathan De Asha | UK |
| Regan Grimes | Canada |
| Theo Leguerrier | France |
| Charles Griffen | USA |
* Qualified but withdrew prior to the competition.
Ms. Olympia qualifiers
| Name | Country |
| Andrea Shaw | USA |
| Angela Yeo | USA |
| Helle Trevino | USA |
| Sherry Priami | USA |
| Natalia Kovaleva | USA |
| Julia Whitesel | USA |
| Alcione Barreto | Brazil |
| MayLa Ash | USA |
| Kristina Mendoza | USA |
| Michaela Aycock | USA |
| Reshanna Boswell | USA |
| Chelsea Dion | USA |
What are the other events held during Mr. Olympia weekend?
There are a total of 11 events through the weekend, including Mr. and Ms. Olympia.
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
The total purse for all 11 events held is expected to break last year’s record of $1.6 million. But 2023’s prize pool has yet to be announced.
MORE: 2022 Mr. Olympia prize money breakdown
The money will be split between the top finishers. In 2022, Hadi Choopan took home $400,000, while the second- and third-place finishers earned $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.
Mr. Olympia winners list
Here is a list of recent past winners of Mr. Olympia:
Year Name 2022 Hadi Choopan 2021 Mamdouh Elssbiay 2020 Mamdouh Elssbiay 2019 Brandon Curry 2018 Shawn Rhoden 2017 Phil Heath 2016 Phil Heath 2015 Phil Heath 2014 Phil Heath 2013 Phil Heath 2012 Phil Heath 2011 Phil Heath 2010 Jay Cutler 2009 Jay Cutler 2008 Dexter Jackson 2007 Jay Cutler 2006 Jay Cutler 2005 Ronnie Coleman 2004 Ronnie Coleman 2003 Ronnie Coleman 2002 Ronnie Coleman 2001 Ronnie Coleman 2000 Ronnie Coleman
