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Tahoe Show - IFBB Pro/NPC Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness & Bikini
Bally’s Lake Tahoe
55 Hwy 50, Stateline, 89449August 8
All Day Event
August 17 @ 10:15 am
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, you’ll find out why competitors from around the world come to the IFBB Pro/NPC, Tahoe Show.
Surrounded by some of the most stunning natural beauty in the world, you’ll soak up some rays, take a dip in the lake, ride the gondola or the zip line, shop in the village, even play cards or let loose for some nightlife with everyone after the show.
The 16th annual NPC IFBB Pro Tahoe Show returns to Bally’s Lake Tahoe this Saturday, August 8, with an increased $5,700 IFBB Pro Bikini cash purse provided through the event’s partnership with Physique Wellness Group.
The partnership with Physique Wellness Group will also make the entire NPC and IFBB Professional League Tahoe Show livestream free to watch, allowing athletes’ friends, families and bodybuilding fans around the world to experience the competition at no cost.
Physique Wellness Group owners Brian Bradford and IFBB Pro Kevin Doyle continue to support bodybuilding athletes and events by creating more opportunities for competitors while making the sport more accessible to fans worldwide.
More than 100 amateur and professional athletes are expected to compete in one of Center Podium’s most distinctive bodybuilding productions. Set inside Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort Showroom, the event combines elite competition, premium stage production and the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe.
The Tahoe Show will feature nine amateur NPC divisions and an IFBB Professional League Open Bikini competition. Professional athletes will compete for the Physique Wellness-sponsored $5,700 cash purse and qualification points for the 2026 Bikini Olympia. The top five IFBB Pro Bikini athletes will also be invited to an exclusive photoshoot aboard a 54-foot yacht on Lake Tahoe after the show.
Athletes will first compete during prejudging, where nationally recognized judges evaluate symmetry, muscularity, conditioning, posing and overall stage presentation. Competitors will return for the evening finals to perform individual routines, receive awards and compete for overall titles.
NPC athletes will compete across nine divisions and 62 classes for National Qualifications, custom medals, antler tiaras and the Tahoe Show’s signature handcrafted “muscle deer” trophies. NPC overall champions will also receive waived registration for the NPC Worldwide Kazakhstan Pro Qualifier in Almaty, Kazakhstan, giving them another opportunity to pursue IFBB Professional League status.
Athletes will first compete during prejudging, where nationally recognized judges evaluate symmetry, muscularity, conditioning, posing and overall stage presentation. Competitors will return for the evening finals to perform individual routines, receive awards and compete for overall titles.
Tahoe Show owner and founder Christopher Minnes believes the event offers an experience that extends far beyond the competition itself.
“From the drive over the mountain pass and the first view of Lake Tahoe to the backstage camaraderie and handcrafted awards, every part of the weekend is designed to create an unforgettable experience for athletes, families and fans”
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Tahoe gym sponsor Athletex Life & Sport Club will provide complimentary gym access to all NPC and IFBB Professional League athletes competing in the show, helping competitors complete their final workouts and preparations during peak week
Rah Competition Suits will be onsite at the Tahoe Show, providing athletes with access to its high-quality, flattering and distinctive custom competition suits and swimwear.
Rah will also provide custom bikinis for the NPC overall champions and the top five IFBB Pro Bikini athletes to wear during the exclusive winners’ photoshoot aboard a 54-foot yacht on Lake Tahoe following the competition.
Additional Tahoe Show partners include Mutant Supplements, Fit Body Fusion Coaching, Stoik Gym, Team Iron Athlete, Center Podium TV, Legion Sports Fest, DDD Lifestyle Co. and Leo Bella Athletica. These partners will support the event through athlete services, coaching, supplements, apparel, media coverage and on-site experiences.
The NPC and IFBB Professional League Tahoe Show takes place Saturday, August 8, at Bally’s Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada.
Tickets are available for those attending in person. Fans unable to make the trip can reserve access to the free worldwide livestream presented by Physique Wellness Group.
The event scheduled on August 8 is as follows:
- 11:30 AM Doors open to the public for Pre-Judging
- 12:00 PM Pre-Judging begins for NPC Fitness, Figure, Women’s Physique, Bikini & Wellness
- 1:30 PM Pre-Judging begins for IFBB Pro Bikini
- 5:00 PM Doors open for finals
- 6:00 PM Finals begin for NPC Fitness, Figure, Women’s Physique, Bikini & Wellness
- 7:30 PM Finals begin for IFBB Pro Bikini
The event scheduled on August 9 is as follows:
- 11:00 AM IFBB PRO BIKINI TOP 6 and NPC Special Invite Yacht Photo Shoot
For information, live broadcast, registration, tickets, and schedule visit https://centerpodium.com/events/tahoe-show/
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