Mr. Olympia qualifiers
| Name | Country |
| Brandon Curry | USA |
| James Hollingshead | UK |
| Michal Krizanek | Slovakia |
| Nick Walker | USA |
| Leandro Peres | Brazil |
| Akim Williams | USA |
| Hunter Labrada | USA |
| Shaun Clarida | USA |
| Blessing Awodibu | Ireland |
| Joel Thomas | USA |
| Angel Calderon Frias | Spain |
| Rafael Brandao | Brazil |
| Samson Dauda | UK |
| Regan Grimes | Canada |
| Iain Valliere | Canada |
| James Hollingshead | UK |
| Nathan De Asha | UK |
| Andrea Presti | Italy |
| Mamdouh Elssbiay | Egypt |
| William Bonac | Netherlands |
| Hadi Choopan | Iran |
| Charles Griffen | USA |
| Mohamed Shabaan | Egypt |
| Hassan Mostafa | Egypt |
| Mohammad Alnsoor | Jordan |
| Vitor Boff | Brazil |
| Antoine Vaillant | Canada |
| Akim Williams | USA |
| Chinedu Andrew Obiekea | USA |
| Vladyslav Sukhoruchko | Ukraine |
| Derek Lunsford | USA |
| Patrick Johnson | Denmark |
| Tonio Burton | USA |
| Derek Lunsford | USA |
| Theo Leguerrier | France |
| Behrooz Tabani Abarghani | Iran |
Ms. Olympia qualifiers
| Name | Country |
| Andrea Shaw | USA |
| Margie Martin | USA |
| Helle Trevino | USA |
| MayLa Ash | USA |
| Eva Montgomery | USA |
| Michaela Aycock | USA |
| Danielle Willis | USA |
| Theresa Ivancik | USA |
| Reshanna Boswell | USA |
| Nadia Capostosto | Italy |
| Leyvina Rodrigues Barros | Brazil |
| Lisa Kudray | Canada |
| Branka Njegovec | Croatia |
| Donna Salib | USA |
| Angela Teo | USA |
| Chelsea Dion | USA |
| Asha Hadley | USA |
| Alcione Santos Barreto | Brazil |
What are the other events held during Mr. Olympia weekend?
There are a total of 11 events held throughout the weekend. Mr. Olympia and Ms. Olympia are the two biggest events.
The other events for men are the following: 212 Olympia, Men’s Physique Olympia, Classic Physique Olympia and Wheelchair Olympia.
The other events for women are the following: Figure Olympia, Fitness Olympia, Bikini Olympia, Women’s Physique Olympia, Wellness Olympia and Wheelchair Olympia.
The Mr. Olympia competition began in 1965 and was won by Larry Scott in each of its first two years. Arnold Schwarzenegger is perhaps the competition’s most famous champion with seven titles, but Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman both hold the record for most Mr. Olympia wins with eight.
The first round of pre-judging events begins at 9 a.m. ET on Friday. The final events, including Mr. Olympia, begin at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday.
This year’s competition is held in Las Vegas, in the Zappos Theater of the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Certain pre-judging events will take place in The Venetian Expo & Convention Center.
Mr. Olympia schedule
Here is the schedule for Mr. Olympia and Ms. Olympia events on Friday and Saturday.
During each designated time, there are multiple events. Therefore, each event listed might not start on time.
| Date | Time (ET) | Event |
| Dec. 16 | 9 a.m. | Ms. Olympia Pre-Judging |
| Dec. 16 | 6 p.m. | Ms. Olympia Finals |
| Dec. 17 | 6 p.m. | Mr. Olympia Pre-Judging |
| Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | Mr. Olympia Finals |
Who is competing at Mr. and Ms. Olympia?
In order to qualify for the events, the competitors must meet requirements that are set forth by the IFBB Professional League, which is the official sanctioning organization of the Olympia.
Thirty-six men qualified for the Mr. Olympia event, while 18 women qualified for the Ms. Olympia event.
Mamdouh Elssbiay, from Egypt, was Mr. Olympia in 2020 and 2021. He will be competing for a third consecutive title at this year’s event. One other former Mr. Olympia winner, 2019 champion Brandon Curry, is returning for this year’s competition.
Mr. Olympia winners list
This list includes each of the previous Mr. Olympia winners from 2000-2021.
| Year | Name |
| 2021 | Mamdouh Elssbiay |
| 2020 | Mamdouh Elssbiay |
| 2019 | Brandon Curry |
| 2018 | Shawn Rhoden |
| 2017 | Phil Heath |
| 2016 | Phil Heath |
| 2015 | Phil Heath |
| 2014 | Phil Heath |
| 2013 | Phil Heath |
| 2012 | Phil Heath |
| 2011 | Phil Heath |
| 2010 | Jay Cutler |
| 2009 | Jay Cutler |
| 2008 | Dexter Jackson |
| 2007 | Jay Cutler |
| 2006 | Jay Cutler |
| 2005 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2004 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2003 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2002 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2001 | Ronnie Coleman |
| 2000 | Ronnie Coleman |
Brandon Curry and Mamdouh Elssbiay will both be competing for another title in this year’s competiton, but Phil Heath will not. Heath hasn’t formally retired but hasn’t competed for multiple years.