NPC Indiana Muscle, 31 years of Bodybuilding Excellence
Join us for the 31st Annual NPC Indiana, a thrilling national qualifying event! Experience the excitement as athletes showcase strength and dedication. Don't out on witnessing incredible performances and inspiring journeys in the world of bodybuilding! Come be part this extraordinary event!
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DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Mandatory Competitors Meeting 8:00 am!!
Prejudging: 10:00 am (Central time)
Evening Finals: (one hour after Pre-Judging Ends) EST: 1:30 pm
LOCATION: Old National Events Plaza, in Downtown Evansville
HOST/HOTEL:
CLICK HERE FOR HOST HOTELS
All rooms are furnished with a refrigerator.
Check -in 3:00 pm CST, Check- out is 12:00 pm (noon) CST
Parking: Parking is complimentary for all overnight guests.
Cancellations: Reservation Cancellations must be made by 3:00 pm CST
24 hours before the arrival date
Group name: RiverCity Fit Expo
INDIANA MUSCLE 2025 CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ALL TOWELS RUINED FROM TANNING PRODUCTS. CHARGES FOR RUINED SHEETS WILL BE ASSESSED AS WELL.
MANDATORY COMPETITORS MEETING! 8:00 am Sat. May 16, 2026 @ Old National Events Plaza
CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN /HEIGHT CHECK: FRIDAY CHECKINS ONLY! May 15, 2026, @ 6 pm - 8 pm at Old National Events Plaza
NO CHECK-INS SATURDAY, May 16, 2026
ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to all NPC-registered athletes who meet the following requirements:
1. Possess a current 2026 NPC card (unregistered athletes may purchase cards for $135 cash or check at check-in)
2. Novice contestants for the 2026 Indiana Muscle may have never won an overall in any prior contests.
3. PURE novice contestants - those who have never competed in the NPC before.
4. Masters contestants - those who have reached at least 35, 40 or 50 years of age on the day of the show.
5. All open classes are NPC national qualifying events for 1st and 2nd place.
POSING LIMIT: Bodybuilding, men’s classic physique & women’s physique competitors' evening posing routines are limited to 60 seconds (Music must be submitted via MuscleWare ONLY, USB will not be taken at check-in)
LATE FEE: All entries must be received on or after May 10th, 2026, will be subject to a $50 Late Fee.
DEADLINE: All entries must be received on or before May 12th, 2026 @ 7 pm (CST). No entries accepted after this date & time online. Registrations will be accepted at Check-ins on Friday, May 16th, from 6-8 pm.
Stage Hair and Makeup:
Competition Spray Tanning available Friday & Saturday:
LSR Competition Spray Tanning www.liquidsunrayz.com
Refunds: After March 1st, 2026, Registrations are not eligible for refund.
Active Nutrition and Supplements LLC -or- BH Event Management LLC -or- Nitro Fitness, Eric or Crista Schmidt, or Trevor Baker or any member of the Planning Committee may not be held liable for any risk or injury related to the NPC Indiana Muscle, Please see entry form for full details and waiver.
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