APL NATIONAL Championships
August 22nd - 24th, 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
$30,000 PRIZE POOL
APL National Powerlifting Championships
The Largest powerlifting event in Australian history is now bigger than ever
Over three massive days, APL Nationals 2025 brings Elite Powerlifting, Australia’s Strongest, Armwrestling, Weightlifting - All under one roof
This is Australia’s ultimate celebration of strength
Athlete information
Athletes must meet specific qualification standards to compete at Nationals. Find out how to secure your spot:
We would like to thank ZeroW Equipment for providing the equipment for both the warm-up room and the platform.
You will find the same equipment on the platform and the warm-up room:
Wrapped Divisions
- ZeroW Monolift for squats
- 25kg Texas Squat bar
- ZeroW Combo rack for Bench Press
- 29mm Texas power bar for Bench Press
- 20kg Texas deadlift bar
Raw Divisions
- ZeroW Combo rack for Squats and Bench Press
- 29mm Texas power bar for Squats and Bench Press
- 20kg Texas deadlift bar
All divisions will use ZeroW calibrated plates
All lifters must adhere to the APL’s official competition rules. Review the latest guidelines before Nationals:
Stay tuned for more updates as Nationals 2025 approaches!
The APL follows a 24-hour weigh-in protocol.
Weigh-ins for Saturday and Sunday competitors will take place 24 hours prior at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
Friday’s 1:00 PM weigh-ins will be conducted at Apex Strength in Coburg on Thursday, August 21st.
For the fourth year running we are excited to again welcome Neil Jose and his team to be the official APL Nationals photographers at the event. If you have seen any of Neils work then you already know he is one of the best in the game!
You can see his work throughout our APL Instagram or visit his page here
Lifters are welcome to bring their own videographers to the venue, however there are a few stipulations that must be adhered to:
- The lifters’ experience and safety is our first priority, and the warm-up room will be a very busy area with up to 40 lifters in a session. If things get too congested or videographers are in the way, they will be asked to leave the area and will not be able to return
- Your videographer must only be filming you
Videographers cannot film other athletes in an attempt to sell the footage to them.
Spectator information
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Address: 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
The MCEC is Australia’s leading event space, offering world-class facilities and easy accessibility. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, it provides ample parking, public transport access, and nearby accommodation options for athletes and spectators.
Dates & Run Time:
- Friday 22nd August: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday 23rd August: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday 24th August: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Nationals will be open to spectators! Pricing and ticket availability will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates.
Powerlifting is best enjoyed with the smell of sweat, talcum powder and ammonia in the air, but if you can’t make it in person, Nationals will be streamed live so you can follow all the action from anywhere. Details on this will be announced closer to the event.
Yes, children are welcome to attend the 2025 APL Nationals. The event is family-friendly, and spectators of all ages can enjoy the exciting atmosphere.
Event information
WHERE?
WHEN?
Friday 1pm – 7pm | August 22nd 2025
Saturday 8am – 6pm | August 23rd 2025
Sunday 8am – 6pm | August 24th 2025
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