NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic: Fort Worth, May 16, 2026
MetroFlex Gym2 min read
The 30th Anniversary of the NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic takes the stage May 16, 2026 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. This is the show that carries the name of the greatest bodybuilder who ever lived, and it's held minutes from where he trained for every one of his 8 Mr. Olympia titles at MetroFlex Gym Arlington.
If you've been training for a show, this is the one worth circling on the calendar.
The Ronnie Coleman Classic is one of the largest NPC contests in Texas, drawing 800+ competitors annually. Full NPC production with certified judging, professional staging, and athletes who bring their absolute best from across the state and beyond.
Divisions:
Every division is judged to NPC standards by certified judges. This is a qualifier show, pro cards are earned here. National-level competitors sharpen here. First-timers test themselves here against real competition in front of a packed house.
Novice and masters divisions make this accessible to athletes at every level, whether you're 18 stepping on stage for the first time or 45 coming back to the sport you love.
You could compete at any NPC show in Texas. There are dozens every year across the state. This show carries the name of the man who shares the record for most Mr. Olympia titles, winning 8 consecutive from 1998 to 2005. Only one is held in the city where he trained. Only one connects you directly to a legacy that spans nearly four decades of bodybuilding history.
Fort Worth is 15 minutes from MetroFlex Arlington, the gym where Coleman squatted 800 pounds and leg pressed 2,300. Where Branch Warren became a 2x Arnold Classic Champion. Where generations of IFBB Pro athletes walked through the doors. The connection between this stage and that gym is direct. The standard set in that warehouse is the standard this show upholds.
The production quality matches the name. Professional lighting and sound, experienced stage crew, packed audience of competitors, coaches, families, and fans. Past winners have gone on to earn pro cards, compete at nationals, and build careers in the fitness industry. This isn't a small regional show you compete at to check a box. It's a destination event and a proving ground with real stakes.
MetroFlex Events produces the Ronnie Coleman Classic alongside other premier competitions including the NPC Better Bodies Natural, NPC Better Bodies Classic, and Branch Warren Classic events in Houston and Denver. Every production carries the same standard, authentic competition, real judges, real stakes, and professional treatment of every athlete who registers.
The team handles competitor registration, staging schedules, and athlete support from check-in through finals. Full event details, division breakdowns, registration deadlines, and ticket information are available at metroflexevents.com.
The 2026 edition marks three decades of one of Texas's most respected NPC shows. Three decades of athletes earning pro cards. Three decades of competitors testing themselves on a stage that carries real weight in the bodybuilding community.
The Ronnie Coleman Classic isn't just another bodybuilding show on the calendar. It's the standard. It's proof that legacy matters, that where you compete matters, and that honoring the greatest in the sport elevates everyone who steps on stage.
Competitors who want to test themselves against the best in Texas, this is where you do it. Athletes looking for their first NPC stage, this is the one that means something. Fans who want to see what real competitive bodybuilding looks like, Fort Worth, May 16.
Registration and full event details at metroflexevents.com. Show up ready.
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