Classic Open Nationals
February 18-21, 2027
Greenville, South Carolina
Classic
Open + Special Olympics
Dates
Feb 18 - 21
Venue
Embassy Suites Greenville
Divisions
Open + Special Olympics
Stream
Free on YouTube
How to Enter
Eligibility
A 75kg total in any weight class from a Powerlifting America, NAPF, IPF, or IPF affiliate event on or after January 1, 2025.
Flights and any Primetime sessions are assigned by qualifying total. Only totals from the same or a lower weight class count. A total from a higher weight class, an equipped total, or a total made after the weight class change deadline flights at the 75kg default.
Special Olympics athletes enter with approval from their Special Olympics Program.
Current Powerlifting America membership at registration and through competition. A renewal runs one year from your current expiration date.
An approved profile photo is required to complete your Sport80 entry.
All gear must be on the IPF Approved List. Competition runs under the IPF Technical Rules.
All registered lifters are subject to USADA testing before or after competition.
Coaches must be current Powerlifting America members to pick up a coach pass.
For national team selection, upload an IPF consent form, an ADEL anti-doping certificate (2021 or later) and a passport-style photo to Sport80.
Entry Deadlines
Early rate ends
Nov 13
Regular rate ends
Dec 18
Registration closes
Jan 22
Weight class changes close with registration on Jan 22. Final flights post January 29. All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern.
Each lifting day has its own registration. Register for the day your weight class lifts.
Schedule & Registration
Tentative schedule. Subject to change based on entries. Session times and flights post after registration closes.
Divisions
Classic lifters in the Open and Special Olympics divisions compete for national titles. The meet runs four days on two platforms.
Classic
Classic Open Nationals
Division
Open
Qualifying Total
75kg
Qualifier for
Classic Worlds and North Americans
Classic
Special Olympics
Divisions
Special Olympics men & women
Qualifying Total
75kg
Qualifier for
North Americans, and the Special Olympics division at Equipped Worlds
Watch Live
Livestream
Every session streams free on the Powerlifting America YouTube channel.
Plan Your Trip
Book Your Hotel
Host Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort
670 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC 29607
Book online, or call 1-800-EMBASSY with group code 961. Book by January 16, 2027.