GetbigOlympia Weekend Info

Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Figure Olympia
Four spectacular shows!

Updated: September 21, 2004

Information

  • When is the 2004 Olympia Weekend?
    The Olympia Weekend will be held on October 28-31, 2004

  • Where is the 2004 Olympia Weekend held?
    The Olympia Weekend is hosted by the city of Las Vegas, at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.

  • Hotel Accomodations
    The Mandalay Bay Hotel had a special rate for Olympia fans. Please call (877) 632-7000 and use the code "Olympia 2004" to receive the special rate. The Luxor, which is next door, normally gives the special code rate for people who want to come to the Olympia Weekend, when the Mandalay Bay Hotel is sold out. Please call the Luxor at (800) 288-1000 or 702-262-4100 for room reservations. Of course, there are many other hotels to choose from.

To Order Tickets

  • Order Tickets by Phone
    Prices for the shows are in the Schedule of Events' section. You can call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000, or call the Mandalay Bay Box Office at (702) 632-7580 or toll-free at (877)632-7400

  • VIP Tickets
    VIP Tickets are available by calling (866) 725-7606 or emailing vip@2004olympia.com. The VIP package ($600) includes:
    • Best seating for the Figure Olympia judging
    • Best seating for the Fitness Olympia judging
    • Best seating for the Ms. Olympia judging
    • Early entry to Meet the Olympians ballroom
    • Best seating for the Figure Olympia finals
    • Best seating for the Fitness Olympia finals
    • Best seating for the Ms. Olympia finals
    • Tickets to the Expo on Friday and Saturday
    • Best seating for the Mr. Olympia judging
    • Best seating for the Mr. Olympia finals
    • Tickets to the Saturday Night Victory Banquet
    • Tickets to the Sunday Olympia Seminar

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 27
  • 5:00pm Judges/officials meeting (not open to the public)
  • 6:00pm Fitness athletes meeting (not open to the public)
  • 6.30pm Figure athletes meeting (not open to the public)
  • 7.00pm Womens Bodybuilding meeting: weigh-in (not open to the public)
  • 7.30pm Mens Bodybuilding meeting (not open to the public)

Thursday, October 28

  • 1:00pm Olympia Press Conference
    A chance to meet all of the competitors of all four events, and a chance to ask your favorite bodybuilder or fitness competitor questions. This event is usually packed, so come early! At the Events Center, Free to the Public

  • 2:30 pm First rehearsal for all athletes (not open to the public)

  • 7:00pm Meet the Olympians
    Come say hello to the Olympians at the Islander Ballroom from 7 - 10pm. VIP Ticketholders only from 7 - 8 pm. After 8pm, the event is free to the public.

Friday, October 29

  • 9:00am Olympia Expo
    Hundreds of exhibiters show off the latest sports nutrition products, where you can get tons of samples, great prices, and see fitness and bodybuilder competitors where they will sign autographs. This event is located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and is free to the public. The expo is open from 9am to 10:30am to industry professionals only. After 10:30am, it is open to the general public, and will close to 6pm. This year, it will cost $10 to get into the expo.

  • 10:00am Muscle Beach
    Come and see your favorite bodybuilders working out at the world famous Las Vegas muscle beach, with seminars and more. This event is free to the public, and is located at the Mandalay Beach area, South Lagoon Pool, from 10am to 3pm. Athlete list will be announced, and will be on display in various areas.

  • 10:00am Ms. Muscle Beach
    Open to fitness and figure models representing exhibiting companies, who will compete for the the title. Located at the South Lagoon Pool. Free to the public.

  • 11:00am Women's Prejudging Competitions
    Located in the Olympia Expo Hall stage, prejuding will include Fitness round one and two, Figure round one, Womens bodybuilding round one and two. If you bought an expo ticket for $10, then this event is included.

  • 3:00pm Women's Battle of the Biceps
    Located at the Olympia Expo Hall stage. This even is open to all female fans.

  • 5:30pm Rehearsals for all women competitors (Events Center - not open to the public)

  • 7:00 Figure, Fitness & Ms. Olympia Finals
    The contests begins at 7:00pm at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, where the best of the best in fitness and women's bodybuilding battle it out. Tickets are $ 50 / 75 / $125 / $150.

Saturday, October 30

  • 9:00am Olympia Expo
    Hundreds of exhibiters show off the latest sports nutrition products, where you can get tons of samples, great prices, and see fitness and bodybuilder competitors where they will sign autographs. This event is located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and is free to the public. The expo is open from 9am to 10:30am to industry professionals only. After 10:30am, it is open to the general public, and will close to 5:30pm. This year, it will cost $10 to get into the expo.

  • 11:00am Muscle Beach
    Come and see your favorite bodybuilders working out at the world famous Las Vegas muscle beach, with seminars and more. This event is free to the public, and is located at the Mandalay Beach area, South Lagoon Pool, from 11am to 3pm. Athlete list will be announced, and will be on display in various areas.

  • 12:00pm Mr. Olympia Prejudging
    The event begins at noon at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. This is where you compare the best of the best in men's bodybuilding. Tickets are $50.

  • 3:00pm Men's Battle of the Biceps
    Located at the Olympia Expo Hall stage. This even is open to all female fans.

  • 5:30pm Rehearsals for all men competitors (Events Center - not open to the public)

  • 6:45pm Mr. Olympia Finals
    The Finals begin at 6:45pm at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. This bodybuilding contest is the king of all contests, where the best will be crowned. This event last year was sold out over a month before so get your tickets early! Tickets are $ 75 / $100 / $125 / $150 / $200.

  • 10:00pm Olympia Victory Party
    After the Mr. Olympia finals, at 10pm, in one of the new ballrooms at the Convention Center, where you can have a good time. VIP Ticketholders attend at no charge. For non-VIP ticketholders, admission is $25.

  • After Hours Party
    There will be various parties, which will be announced as info comes up.

Sunday, October 31

  • 10:00am Olympia Seminar
    The competitors recount their feelings and experiences of the weekend. This event is from 10am to 12am. The tickets are $10.