NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic: Fort Worth, May 16, 2026

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 Show

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:

• Bodybuilding (all weight classes, novice through masters)
• Classic Physique
• Men's Physique
• Figure
• Bikini
• Wellness

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.

What Makes This Show Different

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.