The ultimate honor in bodybuilding is winning the Men’s Open title at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. The finals will take place this Saturday, September 26, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and more than 40 competitors will be competing in this category. Next, I’ll tell you who won this division.
These positions should be filled once the Men’s Open Finals are completed and the official results are published.
Who Won Mr. Olympia Open 2026?
| Position | 2026 Mr. Olympia — Men’s Open |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | — |
| 2nd Place | — |
| 3rd Place | — |
| 4th Place | — |
| 5th Place | — |
Mr. Olympia Open: preview of the event
The last Mr. Olympia Open champion was Derek Lunsford, who won the 2025 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open in Las Vegas on October 11, 2025. Lunsford reclaimed the Sandow trophy after previously winning the title in 2023, while Hadi Choopan finished second and Chinedu Obiekea third. The official IFBB Pro results list Lunsford in first place, confirming him as the reigning champion heading into the 2026 edition.
The 2026 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open field features several established contenders, including Derek Lunsford, the defending champion and a two-time Mr. Olympia winner, alongside Andrew Jacked, who enters the contest after winning both the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio and Arnold Classic UK. Samson Dauda, the 2024 Mr. Olympia champion, also returns after winning the 2026 Europa Pro, while Nick Walker arrives after victories at the Tampa Pro and a second-place finish at the 2026 Arnold Classic.
Mr. Olympia Open: last 10 winners
- 2025 — Derek Lunsford
- 2024 — Samson Dauda
- 2023 — Derek Lunsford
- 2022 — Hadi Choopan
- 2021 — Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
- 2020 — Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay
- 2019 — Brandon Curry
- 2018 — Shawn Rhoden
- 2017 — Phil Heath
- 2016 — Phil Heath
