Rogue Invitational
Mitchell Hooper2026 World's Strongest Man
1977First World's Strongest Man
5Most WSM titles: Mariusz Pudzianowski
Oct 23–25, 2026Rogue Invitational, Aberdeen
The latest strongman news from World's Strongest Man, Arnold Strongman Classic, Rogue Invitational, Giants Live, written in our own words with the source linked on every story.
By organization
Who we cover in Strongman
| Organization | What it is |
|---|---|
| World's Strongest Man | World's Strongest Man has crowned strongman's best-known champion since 1977. |
| Arnold Strongman Classic | The Arnold Strongman Classic, first held in 2002 at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, is known for extremely heavy events such as the axle press and giant deadlifts. |
| Rogue Invitational | The Rogue Invitational, staged by equipment maker Rogue Fitness, invites a small elite field of strongmen and strongwomen. |
| Giants Live | Giants Live is a UK-based strongman tour whose events award qualifying places for World's Strongest Man. |
Latest results at a glance
| Event | Latest edition | Date | Headline result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World's Strongest Man Final | 2026 World's Strongest Man | April 23–26, 2026 | Mitchell Hooper — Champion (54 points) | Results |
| Arnold Strongman Classic Contest | 2026 Arnold Strongman Classic | March 2026 | Mitchell Hooper — Winner (4th straight) | Results |
| Rogue Invitational Strongman | 2025 Rogue Invitational (2026 edition: Oct 23–25) | October 31 – November 1, 2025 | Mitchell Hooper — 2025 strongman winner (52 pts) | Results |
| Giants Live World Open | 2026 Giants Live Strongman Open | September 5, 2026 | Hafþór Björnsson — Winner (50.5 pts) | Results |
| Giants Live World Tour Finals | 2025 Giants Live World Tour Finals (2026 edition: Oct 17, Glasgow) | October 18, 2025 | Luke Richardson — 2025 winner (54 pts) | Results |
Coverage led by Robert Wilson, Strength Sports Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.