September 25–27, 2026
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
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APL competition platform
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Where Strength Sports Come Together

The Australian Strength Sports Expo brings multiple strength events together for one weekend of competition and community.

Built around the APL National Championships, the event features competitions across Powerlifting, Strongman, Olympic Weightlifting and Arm Wrestling.

Athletes from across Australia will compete throughout the weekend while spectators explore the expo space, connect with the strength community and experience several strength sports in one venue.

See the Sports

APL Drug-Tested Raw National Championships

The anchor event of the weekend. Australia's premier drug-tested powerlifting championship, drawing the country's top competitive lifters to battle for National titles on the biggest stage.

  • Three-day national championship
  • Fully controlled venue environment
  • 3,000+ weekend attendance
  • On-stage and livestream coverage
  • Multi-discipline strength expo floor
APL Drug-Tested Raw Nationals 2026

Strength Community Expo

Alongside the competitions, the expo space will feature a curated group of strength-focused brands, equipment suppliers and community partners.

Visitors will be able to explore products, connect with brands and meet others within the strength community.

The expo is designed to complement the competitions and create an environment where athletes, spectators and brands come together.

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Expo floor
Brand booth
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What to Expect

Three days of elite competition, community, and everything that comes with a weekend built around strength sport.

Elite Strength Competitions

Watch athletes compete across multiple strength sports at the highest level of national competition.

Strength Community

Meet lifters, coaches and fans from across the country. The expo brings the entire strength community together.

Expo Vendors

Strength sport brands and equipment companies curated for the serious strength training community.

Live Demonstrations

Strength events and showcases run throughout the weekend across multiple disciplines.

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Event Schedule

Competitions run across multiple strength sports throughout the weekend.

Day 1
Friday
September 25
APL National Championships - Day 1
Expo floor opens to the public
Day 2
Saturday
September 26
APL National Championships - Day 2
Strongman - Victorian State Championships Day 1
Olympic Weightlifting - Iron Tribe Classic
Arm Wrestling - Vic States Day 1
Day 3
Sunday
September 27
APL National Championships - Day 3
Strongman - Victorian State Championships Day 2
Olympic Weightlifting - Iron Tribe Classic
Arm Wrestling - Vic States Day 2

The full schedule with competition session times and athlete listings will be released closer to the event.

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Address
1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Dates
September 25–27, 2026
Duration
Three-day event

Our Partners & Sponsors

Proud partners powering
Australian Strength Sport

Backed by industry-leading brands who share our passion for the sport and the community that drives it.

Become an Expo Sponsor

Partner with Australia's largest strength sports event and connect your brand with the community.