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
Lifter Cap: 135
Registration Is OPEN
Late Registration Starts: 7/25
Registration Closes: 8/25
Qualification: Open to all eligible USA Powerlifting members

Scoring:
Awards determined by DOTS within each category and sex (not by individual weight class).

Bench Championship

Friday, September 25 — Session 2
Lifter Cap: 45
Registration Is OPEN
Late Registration Starts: 7/25
Registration Closes: 8/25
Qualification: Must have a competition result in a USA Powerlifting sanctioned meet

Scoring:
Awards determined by DOTS within each category and sex (not by individual weight class).

Deadlift Championship

Friday, September 25 — Session 2
Lifter Cap: 90
Registration Is OPEN
Late Registration Starts: 7/25
Registration Closes: 8/25
Qualification: Must have a competition result in a USA Powerlifting sanctioned meet

Scoring:
Awards determined by DOTS within each category and sex (not by individual weight class).

Youth, Teen, Junior & Masters Championship

Saturday, September 26 — Session 1
Lifter Cap: 90
Registration Is OPEN
Late Registration Starts: 7/25
Registration Closes: 8/25

Qualification Standards:

• Youth: No qualifying total required (must have posted a meet total)

• Teen / Junior / Masters: 300 DOTS + Age Coefficient

Scoring:
Awards determined by DOTS within each category and sex (not by individual weight class).

Prime Time Invitational

Saturday, September 26 — Session 2
Lifter Cap: 90
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Invitations are based on the highest DOTS scores across all sessions and divisions.

Scoring:
Awards determined by DOTS within each category and sex (not by individual weight class).

Entry Policies

• Lifters may only enter one competition event per session

• Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable

Registration Schedule

• Registration is OPEN

• Late Registration: July 25th

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