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2026 US NATIONAL ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP2026 US AMATEUR ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the United States Armwrestling Federation (USAF) will host its U.S. National Championships as part of the Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival, May 16–17 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. While 2026 marks American Armwrestlers’ second year at the festival, it is the first time the U.S. Nationals will be contested on this iconic stage—inside one of the world’s premier expos for bodybuilding, fitness, strength, and action sports.
The U.S. Nationals are one of the most important events on the American armwrestling calendar, serving as the official pathway to Team USA and the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) World Championships. Set inside a massive, high-energy expo, athletes will compete in front of thousands, elevating both the prestige and visibility of the sport. This is more than a tournament—it’s where national champions are crowned, international teams are built, and the next generation of world-class American armwrestlers rises.
Event by USAF & American Armwrestler
Duration: 1 DAY!!!
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
DATE:
May 16, 2026
HOSTS:
USAF & American Armwrestler
VENUE:
DAVID L. LAWRENCE CONVENTION CENTER
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
WEIGH-INS/REGISTRATION:
ALL CLASSES
Friday, May 16, 2025 – 12 pm to 4 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 9-11 am (ALL CLASSES)
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 11-1 pm (remaining Seniors)
12 pm is a HARD STOP!
COMPETITION START TIMES:
12:00 pm – Amateur Divisions
1:00 pm - Master Divisions and Youth Divisions
2:00 pm – Open/Senior Divisions
ENTRY FEES:
$50 – Adults per arm
$25 – Youth per arm
WEIGHT CLASSES:
OPEN/SENIOR Men (18+) – 55 kg (121 lbs), 60 kg (132 lbs), 65 kg (143 lbs), 70 kg (154 lbs), 75 kg (165 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 85 kg (187 lbs), 90 kg (198 lbs), 100 kg (220 lbs), 110 kg (242 lbs), 110+ kg (242+ lbs)
OPEN/SENIOR Women (18+) – 50 kg (110 lbs), 55 kg (121 lbs), 60 kg (132 lbs), 65 kg (143 lbs), 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 90 kg (198 lbs), 90+ (198+ lbs)
MASTERS Men (40-49) - 60 kg (132 lbs), 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 90 kg (198 lbs), 100 kg (220 lbs), 100+ kg (220+ lbs)
MASTERS Women (40-49) – 60 kg (132 lbs), 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 80+ kg (176+ lbs)
GRAND MASTERS Men (50-59) – 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 90 kg (198 lbs), 100 kg (220 lbs), 100+ kg (220+ lbs)
GRAND MASTERS Women (50-59) – 60 kg (132 lbs), 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 80+ kg (176+ lbs)
SENIOR GRAND MASTERS Men (60-69) - 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 90 kg (198 lbs), 100 kg (220 lbs), 100+ kg (220+ lbs)
SUPER SENIOR GRAND MASTERS Men (70+) – OPEN Class
AMATEUR Men (18+) - 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 90 kg (198 lbs), 100 kg (220 lbs), 110 kg (242 lbs), 110+ kg (242+ lbs)
AMATEUR Women (18+) – 60 kg (132 lbs), 70 kg (154 lbs), 80 kg (176 lbs), 90 kg (198 lbs), 90+ (198+ lbs)
YOUTH CLASSES - Classes to be determined by entries
*All classes are Right & Left hand
**All competitors must be the required age by the date of competition.
***1st & 2nd Place in all divisions, except Amateur, automatically qualify to attend the WAF World Championships in Sep 2025.
REFEREE CLINIC
Friday, May 16, 2026 – Time TBA
The USAF, the only organization recognized by the WAF, will be holding a referee seminar, at the USAF National Championship. Seminar will consist of discussion/demonstration of rules, written tests, and practical tests. Anyone interested in becoming a qualified referee is welcome to attend.
ELIGIBILITY:
ONLY United States citizens may compete in the USAF National Championships or individuals that have received Permanent Residency Status - proof of status required.
AWARDS:
Custom MEDALS - Individual 1st thru 3rd
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania., United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
