2026 Showdown of Champions competitors, please read all the important information below to be ready for the event. Updated 4/14/2026.
DOWNLOAD THE MUSCLEWARE APP: Stay up to date on what’s going on at the show this weekend. All athletes, families and friends are invited to download it.
August 29, 2026
Pre-judging: 9:30 a.m. | Finals 4:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Location: Double Tree by Hilton at Warren Place
Location: Double Tree by Hilton at Warren Place
Athlete Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Mandatory Athlete meeting: 8:45 a.m. (Backstage)
Prejudging: 9:30 a.m.
Athlete Finals Check-In: 2:45 p.m.
Finals: 4:00 p.m.
Finals will begin at 4:00 PM so that we finish earlier and so everyone has more time in the evening to celebrate after the show with family and friends.
Double Tree by Hilton at Warren Place
6110 S Yale Avenue, OK 74136
Double Tree by Hilton at Warren Place [Book your room]
6110 S Yale Avenue, OK 74136
Fit Model: Be sure to read through the rules regarding the fit model division on the NPC News Online website.
Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Fitness and Women’s Physique competitors will need to submit their music online before registration closes. DON’T DISCARD YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION. Within that email, you will have a special link to use specifically for you to upload your music.
All competitors must have a current NPC Membership. You can purchase your NPC membership online at this link and get immediate proof of purchase: https://www.npcregistration.com/. Be sure to snap a photo of it once it’s shown on the screen and bring it with you or print it out. You can also purchase your NPC membership for $150 (cash only) at the athlete check in.
The IFBB Pro League has developed a NEW method of contract signing and registration.
Your application is then forwarded to the office for review. Once your contract is approved you will receive a confirmation email from Muscleware. If you want a copy of your signed contract click on the “My Contracts” tab of your member profile. A FIRM Registration deadline for all IFBB Pro shows is the Monday of the week of the show at 3 PM EST.
Tickets and backstage passes are now on sale at this link: https://npcoklahoma.com/showdown-of-champions/buy-tickets/. Please bring ID with you in order to check-in at the front door. Tickets can be bought online until Wednesday the week of the show. At that time, they will need to be purchased at the door. Please remember that children are not allowed backstage. No refunds, exchanges or transfers after on tickets or athlete registrations. All ticket sales and registrations are FINAL.
NOTE: You can have ONE OTHER PERSON pick up tickets if you are not able to. Please add their name at the time of purchase.
Champion Tan is the official spray tan company for the NPC Grand Prix, and the ONLY spray tan service that will be on site and backstage at the show. Since 2015 Champion Tan has provided the winning stage color for 409 Class Winners and 77 Overall Winners at NPC shows in Oklahoma. Once all available appointment times are booked, we will not be able to take any additional clients. If you have not yet booked your spray tan package, please do so ASAP at the link below in order to get the best available appointment time.
Here is the direct link to book your spray tan package online: http://npcoklahoma.com/book-spray-tan/.
Your spray tan package will include a full base tan coat applied on Friday at the host hotel, and then a finishing coat applied on Saturday morning at the venue. Your package will also include color touch ups as necessary during the competition on Saturday. Don’t leave your contest color to chance. Book your spray tan appointment with Champion Tan today!
Hair and Makeup services will be provided by our Official Backstage Hair & Makeup Artists Tease is composed of experienced, licensed artists that are experienced in stage perfect hair and makeup that will transform your natural beauty to achieve the glamour and beauty synonymous with NPC/IFBB stage presentation. Sit back, relax and let tease. Transform you into the sparkling Champion that you are! Go online today and schedule your perfect appointment time: http://npcoklahoma.com/hair-makeup-for-npc-oklahoma-competitors/
No cameras will be allowed in the venue. We have a professional photographer taking the stage photos and they own the photographic rights.
Honored to announce that August Photography a leader in the industry is our official stage photographer and will be front and center to capture all the action of each athlete! Please book and buy you stage photography BEFORE YOU COMPETE, so they can focus on you and will capture all of your award winning stage moments! No other cameras or photography will be allowed in the venue. All media and photography rights are exclusively owned, the use of any equipment to video or photograph the event is strictly prohibited. August Photography purchase today:
We are excited to announce partnered with one of the best in the IFBB PRO & NPC Worldwide Industry, Battle Up Media for all shows in the 2026 season! You can preorder creative photos and videos: Battle Up Media.
This year we have partnered with Center Podium TV to broadcast al of our events worldwide! Center Podium TV the #1 LIVESTREAM for Bodybuilding & Fitness fans worldwide!
If you have any questions about your registration, please contact Eileen Calabrese by phone at (918) 938-2642 or by email at npcoklahoma@yahoo.com. Good luck with your final preparations for the 2026 NPC Oklahoma season!
Warmest Regards, Eileen Calabrese
NPC Oklahoma State Chairperson, NPC Promoter IFBB PRO Judge & National Judge
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