Olympia Weekend 2025 in Las Vegas (October 9–12) delivered drama, depth, and big-stage polish. At Resorts World Theatre, Derek Lunsford reclaimed the Men’s Open Mr. Olympia title with a balanced package of density, shape, and sharp conditioning. He edged longtime rival Hadi Choopan, while Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea secured third after an intense final callout. The top five was rounded out by Samson Dauda and Martin Fitzwater in a lineup that showcased how tight margins have become at the very top. Lunsford’s victory, the second Mr. O of his career, capped a season that reaffirmed him as the division’s standard-bearer and headlined a weekend purse reported at over $2 million, with the Men’s Open champion receiving a record payout.
On the women’s side, Andrea Shaw extended her remarkable dynasty with a sixth consecutive Ms. Olympia crown. Shaw’s trademark X-frame, dense muscularity, and stage command kept a deep field at bay, further separating her legacy in the modern era of women’s bodybuilding. Across other divisions, Ramon “Dino” Rocha Queiroz rose to the Classic Physique title in the first Olympia following Chris Bumstead’s retirement, Keone Pearson continued his run in 212 with trademark roundness and flow, Maureen Blanquisco reclaimed Bikini with polished lines, and Wellness saw Brazil’s Eduarda Bezerra capture gold. From the press conference and Meet the Olympians to packed prejudging blocks and finals, Olympia reinforced its status as the sport’s global summit—equal parts elite competition and fitness expo, drawing fans, brands, and media from around the world.
References (no links):
Mr. Olympia – official site and event schedule
Bleacher Report – Olympia results and Men’s Open recap
FitnessVolt – Ms. Olympia 2025 results (Andrea Shaw)
AS.com – Olympia weekend purse and division summaries
The Sun – Men’s Open placings and payout figuresOctober 9 through Sunday, October 12 Mr. Olympia Weekend returned to Las Vegas from Thursday, The headline shows are staged at Resorts World Theatre, with the Olympia World Fitness Expo running in parallel at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Across four days you get press events, meet-the-athletes sessions, amateur contests, and the pro finals that decide the sport’s biggest prizes.
What sets Olympia apart is the Sandow trophy—the symbol of bodybuilding immortality. The Men’s Open “Mr. Olympia” title is the sport’s top honor, but the weekend also crowns champions in Classic Physique, 212, Men’s Physique, Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Women’s Physique, and Fitness, making it the most comprehensive physique festival on the calendar.
Mr. Olympia is the crown jewel of professional bodybuilding—the annual world title that decides which athlete brings the most complete blend of muscularity, conditioning, symmetry, proportion, and stage craft. Created by Joe Weider in 1965 to determine the “best of the best,” the show has minted legends across generations and remains the sport’s defining benchmark.
Payouts (latest confirmed baseline)
While the 2025 purse breakdown hasn’t been publicly updated yet, the most recent confirmed Men’s Open payouts (2024) were:
• 1st — $600,000
• 2nd — $250,000
• 3rd — $100,000
These figures are the best baseline until organizers post the official 2025 update.
How it’s judged
Athletes are evaluated on muscular development and density, conditioning (detail and leanness), symmetry (left–right balance), proportion (upper–lower and front–back harmony), and overall stage presence. Through mandatory poses and comparisons, judges separate impressive physiques from truly historic ones that hold up under bright lights and unforgiving angles.
Mr. Olympia Champions: All-Time Winners and Their Legendary Title Totals
- Arnold Schwarzenegger — 7 titles (1970–1975, 1980)
- Ronnie Coleman — 8 titles (1998–2005)
- Lee Haney — 8 titles (1984–1991)
- Phil Heath — 7 titles (2011–2017)
- Dorian Yates — 6 titles (1992–1997)
- Jay Cutler — 4 titles (2006, 2007, 2009, 2010)
- Frank Zane — 3 titles (1977–1979)
- Sergio Oliva — 3 titles (1967–1969)
- Franco Columbu — 2 titles (1976, 1981)
- Larry Scott — 2 titles (1965, 1966)
- Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay — 2 titles (2020, 2021)
- Dexter Jackson — 1 title (2008)
- Shawn Rhoden — 1 title (2018)
- Brandon Curry — 1 title (2019)
- Hadi Choopan — 1 title (2022)
- Derek Lunsford — 1 title (2023)
Women at Olympia (Ms. Olympia)
Yes—women compete at Olympia Weekend, and the pinnacle is Ms. Olympia. Women’s Bodybuilding crowns the Ms. Olympia champion, the sport’s top female title. The division debuted in 1980, paused from 2015–2019, and returned in 2020.
2025 schedule (Las Vegas, local time):
- Friday, Oct 10: Ms. Olympia prejudging (morning) and finals (evening).
What judges look for: muscular development and density, razor-sharp conditioning, symmetry, proportion, and confident presentation through mandatory poses and comparisons.
Divisions for women at Olympia Weekend:
- Ms. Olympia (Women’s Bodybuilding)
- Fitness Olympia (includes a high-difficulty routine)
- Figure Olympia
- Bikini Olympia
- Wellness Olympia
- Women’s Physique Olympia
Prize money: Each division has its own purse announced by organizers. The headline men’s payouts are the largest, but Ms. Olympia and the other women’s divisions award significant cash prizes and prestige; exact 2025 figures are typically finalized close to show week.
How to watch (no links): Order the official OlympiaTV pay-per-view. The full-weekend package normally includes women’s prejudging and finals, press conference, meet-the-athletes, Amateur Olympia coverage, the Sunday Champions Seminar, and on-demand replays. Recent guidance priced the weekend package at $74.99 before taxes/fees (subject to change).
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How to watch (no links): Order the official OlympiaTV pay-per-view. The full-weekend package normally includes women’s prejudging and finals, press conference, meet-the-athletes, Amateur Olympia coverage, the Sunday Champions Seminar, and on-demand replays. Recent guidance priced the weekend package at $74.99 before taxes/fees (subject to change).
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Where to watch
The only official livestream is the Olympia pay-per-view (OlympiaTV). The 2025 viewing package covers prejudging and finals for all divisions, the press conference, meet-the-Olympians, Amateur Olympia coverage, the Sunday Champions Seminar, and on-demand replays after the show. Recent listings put the full-weekend package at $74.99 (plus any local taxes/fees; subject to change). You can watch via web browser or the OlympiaTV mobile apps and compatible smart-TV apps—just sign in with the same PPV account.
Why it matters
Olympia Weekend concentrates the sport’s biggest audience, sponsors, and media. Winning—or even placing—can transform a career with global recognition, brand partnerships, and bookings. For fans, it’s the ultimate entry point: one weekend to see the world’s best, explore the newest performance gear at the expo, and experience a production that treats bodybuilding like the headline sport it is. And with a dedicated, high-quality PPV, following every comparison and pose-down from anywhere is simple.
Promo: See it live (or stream) Oct 9–12, 2025
Countdown’s on. From October 9–12 in Las Vegas, the Sandow is up for grabs at Resorts World with the Olympia Expo running all weekend. Grab seats in person—or order the official Olympia PPV on OlympiaTV for full prejudging, finals, backstage segments, and on-demand replays. This is bodybuilding’s biggest stage—don’t miss it.
