The IFBB Professional League, along with Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, is pleased to announce the 2020 Olympia Qualification System (“OQS”), which starts August 5, 2019 to August 3, 2020.

The 2020 OQS qualifies athletes for the 2020 OLYMPIA and runs from August 5, 2019 to August 3, 2020. The OQS awards points to competitors placing 2nd to 5th. Depending on the division, the top 3 or top 5 competitors with the highest point totals qualify to compete at the OLYMPIA. Ties are broken in favor of the competitor with the better placings (the tier levels are also taken into consideration). Athletes are not moved up if a position becomes vacated.

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve received since announcing the 2020 Olympia Qualification System, the IFBB Professional League will continue to support our promoters and strive to improve for our athletes to achieve their dream of stepping on the Olympia stage. So, we decided to make some changes to make the athletes Olympia experience even better! Following President Jim Manion’s motto “You Win, You’re In!”, below is an update on the 2020 Olympia Qualification System:

The IFBB Professional League, along with Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, is pleased to announce the 2020 Olympia Qualification System (“OQS”).
The 2020 OQS qualifies athletes for the 2020 OLYMPIA and runs from August 5, 2019 to August 3, 2020.

The OQS awards points to competitors placing 2nd to 5th. Depending on the division, the top 3 or top 5 competitors with the highest point totals qualify to compete at the OLYMPIA. Ties are broken in favor of the competitor with the better placings (the tier levels are also taken into consideration). Athletes are not moved up if a position becomes vacated.

For Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Bodybuilding 212lb and Under, Fitness, Figure and Women’s Physique. (Divisions with 25 or less contests)

WHO QUALIFIES?

The Top 5 from the 2019 Olympia. The Winner of each contest. The Top 3 in the Point Standings.

Tier 1 Contests: Arnold Classic USA

2nd – 10 points
3rd – 9 points
4th – 8 points
5th – 7 points

Tier 2 Contests: Arnold Classic Australia, Arnold Classic Brazil, Pittsburgh Pro, New York Pro, Tampa Pro, Prague Pro, Toronto Pro, Yamamoto Cup

2nd – 8 points
3rd – 7 points
4th – 6 points
5th – 5 points

Tier 3 Contests: Chicago Pro, Vancouver Pro, Portugal Pro, Japan Pro

2nd – 6 points
3rd – 5 points
4th – 4 points
5th – 3 points

Tier 4 Contests: All other contests

2nd – 4 points
3rd – 3 points
4th – 2 points
5th – 1 point

For Classic Physique, Men’s Physique and Bikini. (Divisions with 25 or more contests.)

WHO QUALIFIES?

Winner from the 2019 Olympia. The Winner of each contest. The Top 5 in the Point Standings.

Contest Points:

Olympia Contest

2nd – 12 points
3rd – 11 points
4th – 10 points
5th – 9 points

Arnold Classic USA

2nd – 10 points
3rd – 9 points
4th – 8 points
5th – 7 points

All Other Contests

2nd – 5 points
3rd – 4 points
4th – 3 points
5th – 2 points

* Prejudging Round will include all qualified athletes, following the standard IFBB Professional League format: Group comparisons, Individual Routines, followed by Callouts

* The top athletes after the Prejudging Round will move on the the Finals to be held at the Orleans Arena on the Joe Weider Stage.

* Each athlete will be responsible for his/her expenses to the Olympia. Mr. Olympia LLC will reimburse the top 25 athletes for their travel and accommodations.