2026 British Bodybuilding Finals: Complete Guide to Bradford's IFBB Pro Show, Competitors and Schedule
The official Bradford timetable, four professional divisions, published athlete entries and practical information for the TBJP British International Finals and 1Bro Pro Show on 17 October.
Update: 18 October 2026: added a link to the verified professional results report. The original preview and its publication date are preserved.
Bradford is preparing to host the 2026 TBJP British International Finals Pro Qualifier and 10X 1Bro Pro Show on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The organiser’s listings and IFBB Pro League schedule confirm a day of amateur competition followed by an evening professional show at the LIFE Centre.
Held at the LIFE Centre in Bradford, the event brings together amateur bodybuilders aiming to progress in the sport and established IFBB Pro League competitors from the United Kingdom and around the world.
The competition features a full programme of physique divisions throughout the day, followed by an evening professional show.
For bodybuilding enthusiasts, the event offers a chance to watch athletes compete across different divisions and experience both amateur and professional bodybuilding at the same venue.
Here is everything spectators and competitors need to know before the event.
When and where are the 2026 British Bodybuilding Finals?
The TBJP British International Finals and 1Bro Pro Show are scheduled for Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Event key facts
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Venue: LIFE Centre
- Address: Wapping Road, Bradford, BD3 0EQ
- Amateur competition begins: 9:00am
- Professional show begins: 6:30pm
- Organiser: 2 Bros Pro Events
- Professional sanctioning body: IFBB Pro League
The event is expected to attract athletes and spectators interested in bodybuilding, physique competition and the professional fitness industry.
The programme features amateur categories alongside four professional divisions.
Full British Bodybuilding Finals 2026 schedule
According to the official organiser’s timetable and professional show listing, the competition is scheduled as follows:
| Time | Competition |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Men's Bodybuilding and Wheelchair |
| 10:30am | Men's Classic Physique |
| 12:00pm | Men's Physique |
| 1:30pm | Women's Physique, Figure and Wellness |
| 3:00pm | Fit Model |
| 4:00pm | Bikini |
| 6:30pm | IFBB Pro Show |
All times are UK local time: British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) on 17 October 2026.
The organiser advises that the schedule is subject to change and sessions may run beyond their allocated times.
Spectators attending for a particular division should therefore check the official schedule before travelling.
What's the difference between the Pro Qualifier and the IFBB Pro Show?
Although both competitions take place on the same day, they serve different purposes.
The British International Finals Pro Qualifier
The TBJP British International Finals is an NPC Worldwide Pro Qualifier. The NPC Worldwide competition schedule lists 2 Bros Pro Events’ UK Pro Qualifier on 17 October.
It provides an opportunity for eligible amateur competitors to pursue qualification for professional status under the competition's applicable rules.
The amateur categories showcase different physique standards, with competitors judged according to the requirements of their respective divisions.
The 1Bro IFBB Pro Show
The 1Bro Pro Show is a professional-level IFBB Pro League competition.
Athletes competing in these divisions already hold professional status and compete against other professional athletes.
The event offers spectators the opportunity to compare different physique categories and see the standards expected at professional level.
Which professional divisions are competing?
The official IFBB Pro League listing confirms four divisions for the professional event:
- Men's 212 Bodybuilding
- Women's Figure
- Women's Wellness
- Women's Fit Model
Men's 212 Bodybuilding
Men's 212 Bodybuilding features professional athletes competing under the division's weight requirements.
Competitors are assessed according to the division's bodybuilding criteria, including muscular development, balance, conditioning and presentation.
The published competitor list includes:
- Hameed Juma — Bahrain
- Yinka Majolagbe — United Kingdom
- Nasser Mohammad — Kuwait
- Alex Prado — Brazil
- Ovidijus Ringys — Lithuania
- Sung Il Ryu — South Korea
The international entry list highlights the professional competition's global reach.
Women's Figure
Women's Figure focuses on muscular development, symmetry, conditioning and presentation according to the division's judging standards.
British competitors named on the published list include Amy Hamilton, Isabelle Hudson, Sophie Jenkins and Tamara Tirzite.
The official roster also features athletes representing countries including Kazakhstan, Poland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Romania and Argentina.
Women's Wellness
Women's Wellness is a physique division known for its emphasis on lower-body muscular development alongside overall balance and presentation.
British athletes on the published entry list include Sophie Henry, Paige Mawdsley, Chloe Pickford and Nicoletta Rosa.
International athletes include Carolina Cardoso from Portugal, Angelica Franci from Italy and Denise Malone from Ireland.
Women's Fit Model
Women's Fit Model is another professional category featured at the Bradford event.
British competitors named on the official list include Niamh Craske, Amelia Evans, Cassie Hunter and Isabella Menegotto.
The entry list also includes international competitors, further adding to the range of athletes taking part.
Competitor information: These entries were listed by the IFBB Pro League ahead of the event. Final entries may change.
Check the official IFBB Pro League competitor list for the latest entries. Names and nationalities here reflect that published roster, not confirmed appearances or results.
Why the British International Finals matter
Competitive bodybuilding involves far more than simply lifting weights and developing muscle.
Athletes typically spend months working on their training, nutrition, recovery, posing and physique presentation.
Different competition divisions reward different physical characteristics, making bodybuilding a varied sport with multiple competitive pathways.
For amateur competitors, a Pro Qualifier can represent an important opportunity to progress towards competing at professional level.
For professional competitors, the 1Bro Pro Show offers another opportunity to compete against experienced athletes from different countries.
Hosting both competitions on the same day also gives spectators a chance to see the differences between amateur and professional bodybuilding.
Tickets and spectator information
The official 2 Bros Pro Events ticket page provides booking links and the organiser’s spectator information. Check that page for current availability before making travel plans.
According to the organiser, online ticket sales close on the Wednesday before the event — 14 October 2026. The information page does not specify an exact closing time, so check the booking service directly.
Tickets may then be available at the venue, subject to availability, with cash-only payment and higher prices for tickets purchased on the door.
The organiser states that children aged 14 and under do not require tickets.
Spectators may arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled event start.
The organiser also states that DSLR cameras, DJI cameras and tripods are not permitted inside the venue.
Anyone planning to attend should check the latest ticket availability, event rules and schedule through the official organisers.
View the official ticket and spectator information.
Information for competing athletes
Amateur athlete check-ins are scheduled for Friday, 16 October 2026, at the LIFE Centre.
- Men's divisions: 5:00pm–6:00pm
- Women's divisions: 6:00pm–7:00pm
The organiser states that official judges will confirm athlete measurements and competitors will receive their competition numbers.
Professional competitors have a separate check-in scheduled for 7:00pm on Friday, 16 October.
Professional athlete registration must be completed through the official IFBB Pro membership system. The organiser states that pro registration is not handled through its own website or social media.
Athletes should review their competition rules, registration instructions and division requirements before the event.
When will the official results be available?
At publication on 14 October 2026, the competition has not yet taken place. This is an event preview, not a results report.
Official winners and placings should therefore not be reported before the event.
Following the competition on 17 October, results can be checked through the organiser and the IFBB Pro League.
Readers interested in the professional bodybuilding divisions, British competitors and amateur qualifiers should refer to official sources for confirmed placings.
A major weekend for British bodybuilding
The 2026 British International Finals and 1Bro Pro Show bring together amateur ambitions and professional bodybuilding on one stage.
With several different physique categories, a published international professional entry list and British athletes represented across all four professional divisions, the Bradford event offers plenty of interest for followers of competitive bodybuilding.
Whether attending in person or following the results afterwards, fans can use the official event information to keep track of the latest developments.
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