For The Spectators

Find event details, premium viewing options, and all the essentials to enjoy a world-class fitness competition.

Show Tickets

Reserve your seat online for pre-sale price. Tickets will be available at the door.

The VIP seating is the first 5 rows, of the 3 sections closest to the stage for best viewing of the show.

Kids under 3 years old are free.

Livestream Access

Watch the show from anywhere, live.

Show Schedule

FAQ’S + INFORMATION

SPECTATOR GUIDE

  • A high-energy, professionally produced fitness competition featuring amateur and pro level athletes, national-level judging, and unforgettable stage moments all in a polished, elevated atmosphere.

  • NPC Prejudging begins at 9:00am and this is where almost all of the actual judging takes place.

    IFBB Pro Prejudging & Finals will run together starting at 2:00pm. Their prejudging will run as normal, we’ll take a quick 5-10 minute break and run right into their “Finals” where Awards are presented.

    NPC Finals will tentatively begin at 4:00pm, immediately after the IFBB Pros Finals conclude. This is where awards are presented and class winners are judged to decide the overall winners of the show.

    If you want to watch both Morning Prejudging and Afternoon Finals, you will need a ticket for entry to both.

    Only an Afternoon/Finals ticket is required to watch the IFBB Pros Prejudging & Finals.

  • General admission and VIP premium viewing options available. VIP seating are the first 5 rows of seats, which are much closer to the stage. Seating is first come unless otherwise noted. Arrive early for the best experience.

    Only an Afternoon/Finals Ticket is needed to view the IFBB Pros Prejudging & Finals at 2pm.

    Kids 2 years old and under are free. EVERY person needs a ticket for entry.

  • Backstage All Access Passes will be available for purchase on Friday, August 14 at Athlete Check-ins and Saturday, August 15 at the show ONLY.

    These will include VIP Tickets to morning and afternoon shows as a package deal and they will not be available to purchase as a stand-alone pass.

    Backstage All Access Passes are not available to purchase in advance due to the criteria that must be met, which state that:

    • Any person going backstage MUST have an active 2026 NPC card OR IFBB Pro Card & will be asked to show proof upon purchase.

    • Athletes cannot buy for coach unless coach is present.

    • Backstage Wristband will be attached upon purchase.

  • Can’t attend in person? Enjoy full livestream access and experience the show live from anywhere. LINK HERE

  • The Venue is the Nashville Municipal Auditorium located at 417 4th Ave North in downtown Nashville, TN.

    This facility was designed and built in 1962 to satisfy Middle Tennessee's need for a multi-purpose facility that could handle a diversity of events with equal ease.

    For parking please visit please ParkItDowntown.com

  • Come stylish, comfortable, and ready to enjoy the show. This is a respectful, athlete-focused event designed for everyone to feel welcome.

PLEASE NOTE:
No video equipment will be allowed in the auditorium.
NO DETACHABLE LENSE CAMERAS are allowed.
No soliciting of photo or video services is allowed on the premises. No camera bags, tripods and other equipment is allowed in the auditorium.


The National Physique Committee prohibits the use of camera/video photography, video recording, audio recording, and live streaming at any of its sanctioned or promotional events. Express permission must be granted and approved by the National Office.

Four women in bikini competitions standing on stage with a large screen behind them, displaying the words "Americas Navy" and various logos and text.

Competition Day

Detailed schedule, show running order, & more info is available at this LINK HERE

NPC Prejudging

9:00am

IFBB PRo prejudging & Finals
NPC Finals

4:00pm *tentatively

*Doors open & Expo starts at 8:30am

2:00pm

Please note that we do not have a specific end time due to the number of variables involved in bodybuilding judging; however, historically the show usually hasn’t run past 8:00pm CST.