Highlights from the 2026 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Prejudging.
The headliner of the 2026 Arnold Classic took the stage for the first time on Friday night. The loaded Men’s Open division went through prejudging with many of the top competitors in the world competing for the top spot in the prestigious event.
[FULL COVERAGE: Complete 2026 Arnold Classic Results]
Callout Report

First Callout
Hadi Choopan
Nick Walker
Andrew Jacked
Martin Fitzwater

Second Callout
Brandon Curry
Rafael Brandao
Akim Williams
Mohamed Foda
Hassan Mostafa
Anthony Williams

Third Callout (Top Four)
Hadi Choopan
Martin Fitzwater
Nick Walker
Andrew Jacked
Full 2026 Arnold Classic Prejudging Reports
Classic Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
Men’s Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
Bikini Prejudging Report & Analysis
Fitness Prejudging Report & Analysis
Wellness Prejudging Report & Analysis
Pro Wheelchair Prejudging Report & Results
Previous Winners
Rich Gaspari – 1989
Mike Ashley – 1990
Shawn Ray – 1991
Vince Taylor – 1992
Flex Wheeler – 1993, 1997, 1998, 2000
Kevin Levrone – 1994, 1996
Mike Francois – 1995
Nasser El Sonbaty – 1999
Ronnie Coleman – 2001
Jay Cutler – 2002, 2003, 2004
Dexter Jackson – 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2015
Victor Martinez – 2007
Kai Greene – 2009, 2010, 2016
Branch Warren – 2011, 2012
Dennis Wolf – 2014
Cedric McMillan – 2017
William Bonac – 2018, 2020
Brandon Curry – 2019, 2022
Nick Walker – 2021
Samson Dauda – 2023
Hadi Choopan – 2024
Derek Lunsford – 2025
2026 Arnold Classic Full Coverage
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