Muscle Insider’s 2026 Olympia Contest Coverage is presented by MUTANT.
The leadership of the Olympia have been working diligently to make the 2026 Olympia Weekend one of the most memorable yet, and they’re extending a special offer to some special individuals who may want to be a part of the annual event.
The Olympia recently shared a post on their social media announcing that they are offering free tickets to the finals at the Orleans Arena and passes to their World Fitness Expo to all active-duty members of the United States military, a move that was recently documented by Muscle & Fitness as a 25-year tradition.
View the original Olympia Instagram announcement.
“Olympia Weekend is proud to offer tickets to those serving at Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, along with active-duty men and women serving around the world. — Note to all Active-Duty Military: If you’d like to claim your FREE Finals tickets, as well as Expo Passes, please stop by the Olympia VIP and Military Ticket Counter at Palms Casino during Olympia Weekend. More details at MrOlympia.com.”
How Active-Duty Military Members Can Claim Free Olympia Tickets
The website states that “free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.” Service members looking to take advantage will have to present their military identification. The hours that the counter will be open are listed here with times shown for the Pacific time zone.
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (office closed from 1pm-2pm)
- Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (office closed from 1pm-2pm)
The 2026 Olympia will be returning to the Orleans Arena for the first time since 2019. Even with an arena that is much larger than the Resorts World theater, where the Olympia finals were held in 2025 and 2024, the tickets available are expected to go quickly. Those interested in taking advantage of this act of generosity are encouraged to do so early to make sure they can be a part of the Olympia experience.
This news comes on the heels of Olympia President Dan Solomon announcing that the Olympia livestream will be free this year as well. There may be more announcements coming within the next few days leading up to the Olympia. Stay tuned to Muscle Insider for the latest news and updates, and follow us on social media for continuing coverage of the 2026 Olympia Weekend.
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