USA Powerlifting Olympia Championships

Las Vegas Convention Center — Olympia Expo
September 25–26, 2026

Statement from the USA Powerlifting National Office:
USA Powerlifting’s National Office confirms that American Records can be set at the Olympia, provided all competition and eligibility requirements are satisfied under USA Powerlifting rules.

All competitions are sanctioned by USA Powerlifting and conducted under the current USA Powerlifting Rulebook.
All lifters are subject to USA Powerlifting drug testing policies.

Weigh-ins: 2-hour weigh-ins the day of competition (no 24-hour weigh-ins).

Raw and Equipped divisions are permitted in all competitions.

Qualifying meets must be achieved between January 1, 2025 and registration close.

Introducing the Mr. & Ms. Powerlifting Olympia

For the first time in USA Powerlifting Olympia history, two athletes will earn the Olympia's highest overall distinction:

Mr. Powerlifting Olympia

Awarded to the male athlete who achieves the highest raw DOTS score in any full power competition contested during Olympia Weekend.

Ms. Powerlifting Olympia

Awarded to the female athlete who achieves the highest raw DOTS score in any full power competition contested during Olympia Weekend.

Eligibility

All athletes competing in the following full power competitions are automatically eligible:

• Olympia Open Championship
• Youth Championship
• Teen Championship
• Junior Championship
• Masters Championship
• Prime Time Championship

No additional registration or entry is required.

Award Presentation

The inaugural Mr. Powerlifting Olympia and Mrs. Powerlifting Olympia will be crowned at the conclusion of competition on Saturday, September 26.

These titles recognize the top overall raw male and female performances of the entire Olympia Weekend, regardless of division, honoring the athletes who deliver the highest level of performance on the Olympia stage.

Event Schedule & Divisions

Olympia Open

Friday, September 25
Session 1
Equipment Check: 5:45AM
Registration: 5:45AM
Weigh Ins: 6:00AM
Lifting Starts: 8:00AM
Awards: 4:45PM
*Session 1 and Session 2 awards will be awarded at the end of Session 2.
*Lifters in the Olympia Open are eligable for the Mr. and Ms. Powerlifting Olympia Title.  The Mr. and Ms. Powerlifting Olympia will not be presented till the end of the competition on day 2.

Scoring & Awards:

Awards are determined by DOTS within each sex, equipment type, and primary age category, rather than by individual weight class.

Teen 1, Teen 2, and Teen 3 will be combined into a single Teen category. Masters 1 through Masters 5 will be combined into a single Masters category.

Raw Open Awards:
Due to the size of the Raw Open field, Men's and Women's Raw Open lifters will be divided into Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight award groups. First, second, and third place will be awarded by DOTS within each group.

Men's Raw Open

• Lightweight: 60–82.5 kg
• Middleweight: 90–100 kg
• Heavyweight: 110 kg and above

Women's Raw Open

• Lightweight: 52–56 kg
• Middleweight: 60–70 kg
• Heavyweight: 75 kg and above

All other divisions will award 1st–3rd place by DOTS within their respective sex, equipment type, and combined age category. If fewer than three athletes compete in a category, awards will be limited to the number of eligible competitors.

Bench Championship

Friday, September 25
Session 2
Equipment Check: 12:30PM
Registration: 12:30PM
Weigh Ins: 1:00PM
Lifting Starts: 3:00PM
Awards: 4:45PM

Scoring & Awards:

Awards are determined by DOTS within each sex, equipment type, and primary age category, rather than by individual weight class.

Teen 1, Teen 2, and Teen 3 will be combined into a single Teen category. Masters 1 through Masters 5 will be combined into a single Masters category.

All divisions will award 1st–3rd place by DOTS within their respective sex, equipment type, and combined age category. If fewer than three athletes compete in a category, awards will be limited to the number of eligible competitors.

Deadlift Championship

Friday, September 25
Session 2
Equipment Check: 12:30PM
Registration: 12:30PM
Weigh Ins: 1:00PM
Lifting Starts: 3:00PM
Awards: 4:45PM

Scoring & Awards:

Awards are determined by DOTS within each sex, equipment type, and primary age category, rather than by individual weight class.

Teen 1, Teen 2, and Teen 3 will be combined into a single Teen category. Masters 1 through Masters 5 will be combined into a single Masters category.

All divisions will award 1st–3rd place by DOTS within their respective sex, equipment type, and combined age category. If fewer than three athletes compete in a category, awards will be limited to the number of eligible competitors.

Youth, Teen, Junior & Masters Championship

Saturday, September 26
Session 1
Equipment Check: 5:45AM
Registration: 5:45AM
Weigh Ins: 6:00AM
Lifting Starts: 8:00AM
Awards: 4:45PM
*Session 1 and Session 2 awards will be awarded at the end of Session 2.
*Lifters in the Olympia Age Division Championships are eligible for the Mr. and Ms. Powerlifting Olympia Title.  The Mr. and Ms. Powerlifting Olympia will not be presented till the end of the competition on day 2.

Scoring & Awards:

Awards are determined by DOTS within each sex, equipment type, and primary age category, rather than by individual weight class.

Teen 1, Teen 2, and Teen 3 will be combined into a single Teen category. Masters 1 through Masters 5 will be combined into a single Masters category.

Due to the size of several Raw divisions, the following categories will be divided into Lightweight and Heavyweight award groups. First, second, and third place will be awarded by DOTS within each group.

Women's Raw Masters

• Lightweight: 56–65 kg
• Heavyweight: 70 kg and above

Men's Raw Junior

• Lightweight: 67.5–82.5 kg
• Heavyweight: 90 kg and above

Men's Raw Masters

• Lightweight: 75–90 kg
• Heavyweight: 100 kg and above

Men's Raw Teen

• Lightweight: 60–82.5 kg
• Heavyweight: 100 kg and above

All other divisions will award 1st–3rd place by DOTS within their respective sex, equipment type, and combined age category. If fewer than three athletes compete in a category, awards will be limited to the number of eligible competitors.

Prime Time Invitational

Saturday, September 26
Session 2
Equipment Check: 10:30AM
Registration: 10:30AM
Weigh Ins: 11:00AM
Lifting Starts: 1:00PM
Awards: 4:45PM

Scoring & Awards:

Awards are determined by DOTS within each sex, equipment type, and primary age category, rather than by individual weight class.

Teen 1, Teen 2, and Teen 3 will be combined into a single Teen category. Masters 1 through Masters 5 will be combined into a single Masters category.

Due to the size of several Raw divisions, the following categories will be divided into additional award groups. First, second, and third place will be awarded by DOTS within each group.

Women's Raw Open

• Lightweight: 44–65 kg
• Middleweight: 70–82.5 kg
• Heavyweight: 90 kg and above

Men's Raw Open

• Lightweight: 60–75 kg
• Middleweight: 82.5–90 kg
• Heavyweight: 100 kg and above

Men's Raw Junior

• Lightweight: 67.5–82.5 kg
• Heavyweight: 90 kg and above

All other divisions will award 1st–3rd place by DOTS within their respective sex, equipment type, and combined age category. If fewer than three athletes compete in a category, awards will be limited to the number of eligible competitors.

Entry Policies

• Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable

Spectator & Coach Information

• Spectators must have an Olympia Expo pass to view the competition

• Olympia Expo Passes are purchased through the Olympia
  

• Athletes receive Olympia Expo passes

• Coach passes are available for purchase and include Olympia Expo access.  Coaches passes must be purchased prior to the event.  Coaches passes will not be available at the event.

Venue & Host Hotel

Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center — Olympia Expo
Host Hotel: Palms Casino Resort

USA Powerlifting Olympia Championships Schedule

September 25–26, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center — Olympia Expo
All times are local Pacific Time.

Thursday, September 24

Early Registration and Check In

• 4:00 PM - 6:00PM — Early Equipment Check and Athlete Check-In
• Athletes are reccomended to check in early.

Friday, September 25

Session 1 — Olympia Open

• 5:45 AM — Equipment Check and Athlete Check-In
• 6:00 AM — Weigh-Ins
• 8:00 AM — Lifting Begins

Session 2 — Bench & Deadlift Championships

• 12:30 PM — Equipment Check and Athlete Check-In
• 1:00 PM — Weigh-Ins
• 3:00 PM — Lifting Begins

Friday Awards

• 4:45 PM — Olympia Open, Bench and Deadlift Championship Awards
• Award times may vary, will start immedietly when lifting ends.

Saturday, September 26

Session 1 — Youth, Teen, Junior & Masters Championships

• 5:45 AM — Equipment Check and Athlete Check-In
• 6:00 AM — Weigh-Ins
• 8:00 AM — Lifting Begins

Session 2 — Prime Time Invitational

• 10:30 AM — Equipment Check and Athlete Check-In
• 11:00 AM — Weigh-Ins
• 1:00 PM — Lifting Begins

Saturday Awards

• 4:45 PM — Youth, Teen, Junior, Masters and Prime Time Awards
• Mr. & Ms. Powerlifting Olympia will be crowned at the conclusion of Saturday’s competition
• Award times may vary, will start immedietly when lifting ends.

Important: All weigh-ins are two hours before lifting. There are no 24-hour weigh-ins.