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August 10, 2026
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Dates
Oct 14 – 25
Venue
The Reno Ballroom
Nations
30+ Countries
Stream
Free · YouTube
Overview
The World Comes to Reno
For twelve days in October, downtown Reno becomes the center of masters powerlifting. Lifters from more than thirty nations take the platform at the Reno Ballroom, a 32,700-square-foot venue in the heart of the city, steps from The Row, with every session streamed free and scored live. Whether you’re competing, cornering, or just here for the show, this page has everything you need.
Spectate // Twelve Days of Lifting
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Every Session // Every Attempt
Watch
Live Scoring
Real-time attempts, standings, and records via IPF Goodlift, updated as each lifter is called.
Session Times
Competition Schedule
| Day | Weigh-in (Local) | Divisions | Start (Local) | Start (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | Technical Meeting (Silver Legacy) | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Classic M4 Men · 59–120+kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | Opening Ceremony | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| Thu Oct 15 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Classic M4 Women · 47–84+kg | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | 2:30–4:00 PM | Classic M3 Men · 59–83kg | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Classic M3 Women · 47–84+kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | 12:30–2:00 PM | Classic M3 Men · 93–120+kg | 2:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Classic M2 Women · 47–63kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Classic M2 Men · 59–74kg | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Classic M2 Men · 83–93kg | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Classic M2 Women · 69–84+kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | 12:00–1:30 PM | Classic M2 Men · 105–120+kg | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Classic M1 Men · 59–74kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Classic M1 Women · 47–52kg | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Classic M1 Women · 57–63kg | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Classic M1 Men · 83–93kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Classic M1 Women · 69–76kg | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | 3:00–4:30 PM | Classic M1 Men · 105kg | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | 8:00–9:30 AM | Classic M1 Women · 84–84+kg | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Classic M1 Men · 120–120+kg | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | Classic Awards Banquet | 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Equipped M3–M4 Men · 59–120+kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Thu Oct 22 | 1:00–2:30 PM | Equipped M3–M4 Women · 47–84+kg | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Equipped M2 Men · 59–93kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Equipped M2 Women · 47–84+kg | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | 2:00–3:30 PM | Equipped M2 Men · 105–120+kg | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:00–8:30 AM | Equipped M1 Men · 59–93kg | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Equipped M1 Women · 47–84+kg | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | 2:00–3:30 PM | Equipped M1 Men · 105–120+kg | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | Equipped Awards Banquet | 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Get Prepared // Travel & Logistics
Plan Your Trip
Book Your Hotel
The Row is the official event hotel, steps from the platform. Book, modify or cancel anytime and receive event updates.
Venue
The Reno Ballroom: a 32,700-square-foot venue at 401 N Center Street, downtown Reno.
Awards Banquet
Celebrate twelve days of lifting. Places are ordered with the preliminary nomination, not sold at the door.
Explore // Host Destination Partner
Make a Trip of It
Visit Reno Tahoe is the destination partner for Masters Worlds. October is the quiet stretch between the summer crowds and ski season, so the hikes, the lake, and the good tables downtown are all yours on a rest day.
The Insider's Advantage Coupon Book
Visit Reno Tahoe opens its digital coupon book to everyone here for the championships: savings on dining, shopping, entertainment, and attractions across Reno Tahoe. It lives on an interactive map, so there is nothing to print, pick up, or install.
How It Works
- Open the map on your phone and find participating businesses near the Ballroom or wherever you are staying.
- Show the coupon to staff at the counter. No printing and no app to download.
- Carry your credential. These offers are for event attendees, and some businesses ask for proof you are with the group.
Things to Do in Fall
What the region looks like in October: hiking and hot springs, the drive around Lake Tahoe, museums, and the fall calendar downtown.
Trip Itineraries
Ready-made plans by interest: day trips, outdoor adventure, arts and culture, family friendly, and dog friendly.
Where to Eat
Reno and Lake Tahoe restaurants, casual through fine dining, plus breweries, coffee, and food trucks within walking distance of the platform.
What Else Is On
The regional events calendar. Filter it to your competition dates to see what is happening around town on the days you are not lifting.
Visit Reno Tahoe is the destination marketing organization for Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County, and a host partner of the 2026 IPF World Masters Powerlifting Championships. Coupon book offers are limited to event attendees and are subject to each business’s terms.
Team Selection (USA)
Qualifying & Selection
Athletes must hold a current Powerlifting America membership that remains active through and beyond the championship, and must be in good standing: no potential Article 14 violations and no outstanding dues. All past and present team fees must be paid seven days before the end of final nominations.
Teams are selected by performance. First invitations in each weight class go to the top-performing eligible lifters at designated qualifying championships, measured against the standards published for each division. Remaining lifters are placed in an alternate pool and ranked by their results. The complete, binding criteria for each team are published in the division selection documents below.
Nominations run through the IPF’s Goodlift system in two stages, preliminary and final, with exact deadlines published in each championship’s official invitation. Start lists are locked at the technical meeting and cannot change after final nominations.
Every division publishes its own criteria. Read the full documents before planning your season:
Classic Open
Equipped Open
Junior & Sub-Junior
Masters
Bench Press
University
Preparing to Compete Internationally
Coaching Policy (PDF)
Event Coverage // News
News & Stories
See Worlds Live
Every session at the Reno Ballroom is open to spectators, and every session streams free.