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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