IFBB Pro League shows through the year award qualification to the Olympia.
IFBB Pro League shows run through the year award qualification for the Olympia. Winning a designated show usually earns a spot; the previous year's top finishers at the Olympia also qualify, and some athletes are invited.
Each qualification window runs from the end of one Olympia to just before the next.
Latest results
2027 Olympia qualification (so far) — Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 12, 2027 (window).
Mr. Olympia 2027 qualifiers
| Athlete | How he qualified |
|---|---|
| Nick Walker | Won the 2026 Mr. Olympia |
| Samson Dauda | 2nd at the 2026 Mr. Olympia; won the Europa Pro (Sep 13) |
| Derek Lunsford | 3rd at the 2026 Mr. Olympia |
| Regan Grimes | Won the Pro Muscle Italy Pro (Sep 6) |
| Andrea Presti | Won the Everest Muscle Legends Pro (Oct 3) |
| Tonio Burton | Won the Pharlabs Mexico Pro (Oct 4) |
| Michal Krizanek (Krizo) | Won the EVLS Prague Pro (Oct 11) |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 2027 qualification window opens |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 64 athletes qualified across all divisions |
| Sep 12, 2027 | Window closes |
A fan's guide
Pro shows happen almost every weekend during the season, in the US and abroad. Winning one usually means automatic qualification for that year's Olympia, so the results of smaller shows can matter a great deal for the Olympia line-up.
Our qualification tracker lists every Men's Open qualifier and how they qualified.
Our take
The qualification system rewards activity, which keeps the pro calendar busy but can push athletes to compete too often. Qualifying early, as several top Open athletes have done for 2027, is the smart route.
Our guide explains the routes in detail.
What's next
We update the Mr. Olympia qualifier list as new names are added.
Latest coverage
Coverage of the next edition will appear here.
FAQ
How do bodybuilders qualify for the Olympia?
By winning designated IFBB Pro League shows, placing highly at the previous Olympia, or by invitation.
When does Olympia qualification close for 2027?
September 12, 2027.
How many athletes had qualified for 2027 by October 2026?
64 across all divisions.