october 9-11, 2026
​WORLD powerlifting
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GAMES 2026
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Rock Hill Sports & Event Center, 326 Technology Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730
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Competition Area: Championship Arena
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Separate "Tested" & "Untested" Classifications
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World Powerlifting Games 2026 is an international event, open to all ​"Tested" and "Untested" athletes.
Athletes compete against like competition!
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Qualifying options are listed below:
1) You've achieved a Qualifying Total or Lift in any sanctioned meet from any federation. The Qualifying Total or Lift is ranked as Class II or higher standard. Link to all Ranking Standards
If any of the qualifiers below apply then no other qualifier is necessary.
2) You won your division / weight class at the 2025 World Powerlifting Games, 2026 USA Nationals or any event designated as a World Games qualifier, sanctioned by the 365 Strong World Powerlifting Federation.
3) Upon request, athletes may be considered to receive an Official Invitation.
4) You presently hold a 365 Strong State, Regional or World record.
5) Your Gym, Team or Country receives a Group Invitation (all group members may participate)
6) You have achieved an Pro-Elite Total and/or Lift in any sanctioned meet with any federation.
Powerlifting Competition Options:
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> FULL POWER > PUSH PULL > SQUAT
> BENCH PRESS > DEADLIFT >STRICT CURL
(Friday Oct. 9th, is the World Power Lift Challenge for rep competition in Bench, Deadlift, Strict Curl and/or Cheat Curl)
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*"Power Lift Challenge" Rep Competition:
Separate competition at the World Games of Power. Details are forthcoming.
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Lifting Categories:
>Unlimited >Multi-ply >Single-Ply >Raw (Knee Sleeves) >Raw Classic (Knee Wraps)
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Male & Female Divisions:
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Pro-Elite (Cash Payout for highest Male and Female DOTS scores!)
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Open (No age requirement)
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Juniors (20-23)
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Masters (40-44; 45-49; 50-54; etc.)
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Submasters (35-39)
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Teenage (13-15; 16-17; 18-19)
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Youth (10-12)
- Military/Police/Fire Fighters
- Para-Lifters / Special Olympians
- Kids Club (5-10)​​​
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- Last year we used 2 platforms both Saturday and Sunday. This allowed us to complete the competition by 3:30-4:00 pm each day. This strategy allowed our athletes the proper time in between each attempt that's necessary for maximum results. In 2026, we'll again use of 2 platforms daily to ensure all athletes will be able to start and complete the event in a reseasonable time frame!
EVENT INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
Most convenient airport option:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (25 miles / 40.2 kilometers)
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WEIGH-IN (Who and When)
​>Friday October 9th Early Weigh-ins for Saturday October 10th World Game Competitors include the following athletes:
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All Females/All Gear & Divisions - 97lb/44kg thru 242.5+lb/110.1+kg
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All Males in all Divisions for only Weight Classes - 114.6lb/52kg thru 198.4lb/90kg
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Following Saturday's Competition: Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Induction (approx. 4:00-6:00 pm)
>Saturday October 10th Early Weigh-ins and Sunday October 11th World Game Competitors include the following athletes:
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All Males in all Divisions for only Weight Classes - 220.4lb/100kg thru 308.7+lb/140.1+kg
Early Weigh-In Times:
Early Weigh-In Friday October 9th, Times: 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 4:00-6:00 pm (for October 10th competitors) and Saturday October 11th from 6:45-7:45 am, 10:30 am-12:00 noon or 3:30-5:30 pm (for October 11th competitors).
Late Weigh-In (all lifters): 6:45 - 7:45 am (Sat. & Sun.)
Rules Meeting on meet day is lated to start at 8:00 am...followed by lifters warm-up and 1st lift at 9:00 am.
Membership: Go to the PayPal button to select your preferred Membership Plan:
All Athletes must have either a LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP or current
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP!
Member Upgrade: Current Annual members that wish to upgrade into a Lifetime membership may do so by only paying $55!!
Registering: In order to register for this event go to the red "Registration Form" button at the top of the page. Complete by filling out the form and clicking "send".
Payment Options: Proceed to the PayPal button and select the appropriate payment option.
Early-Bird Discount Code: "26WORLDGAMES"
Discount Offers: 1) Paid Registration Fees by now and August 1st receive a $20 discount, 2) Paid Registration Fees by September 1st receives a $10 discount.
>Full Power Standard Entry Fee: $175
>M/P/F, Teens & Youth Full Power Entry Fee: $155
>Push Pull Only Entry Fee: $155
>Squat, Bench or Deadlift Only Entry Fee: $140
>Strict Curl Entry Fee: $60
>Kids Club Entry Fee: $25
>Crossover Fee: $60
>Team Entry Fee: $140
*Other payment options: Cash App - $365Strong and Venmo - @Strong365
Mail Checks or Money Orders to: 365 SWPF, PO Box 253, Fort Mill, SC 29716
