2026 NPC Valley of the Sun Championships – National Qualifier!
Wings of Strength presents the sixth annual
NPC Valley of the Sun Championships!
An NPC National Qualifier!
NPC ATHLETE REGISTRATION – Coming Soon
PURCHASE SHOW TICKETS – Coming Soon
PHOTO & VIDEO PACKAGES – Available for Purchase During Athlete Check-Ins
OFFICIAL TANNING: PRO TAN
OFFICIAL HAIR AND MAKEUP: LE BOU BEAUTY
MANDATORY NPC CARD
EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR INFO
Watch 2025 Live Stream Replay
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER DIVISIONS:
This show is a National Qualifier!
– Men: Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Physique
– Women: Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, Fitness, Wellness, Bikini, Fit Model
– True Novice, Novice, Masters, Heroes, Open
ALL NPC OPEN OVERALL WINNERS will receive one FREE REGISTRATION to the following IFBB PRO QUALIFIER SHOW:
– NPC Jr. Nationals (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | June 19-20, 2026
– NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | July 24-25, 2026
– Olympia Amateur Eastern Europe (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | August 29-30, 2026
– Olympia Amateur in Las Vegas (Pro Qualifier) | September 22-23, 2026
– Romania Muscle Fest (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | November 7-8, 2026
SHOW VENUE: Desert Diamond Arena
9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305 (click for Map)
Desert Diamond Arena is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility located at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue. The arena anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion development Westgate Entertainment District, the “crown jewel” of sports and entertainment complexes.
HOTEL:
6151 N 99th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85305 (click for map) — 1 mile away from Show Venue!
Only a 3-minute drive away from the show venue.
You can reserve your room by calling 602-603-5800. Please mention “Wings of Strength” or Group Code: WOS when calling to receive your discounted room rate!
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
Please click the link here to register for an NPC membership. Every athlete must be a current member of the NPC to compete on stage. If you registered online and did not receive your email confirmation, please visit www.npcregistration.com, sign-in with your user account and click the print box. This will allow you to print out a copy of your registration and/or save a screenshot and download your registration number.
After you’ve registered for your NPC Card, then you can register to compete at the NPC Valley of the Sun Championships here: Coming Soon
Fees:
SPECIAL AWARDS
ALL NPC OPEN OVERALL WINNERS will receive one FREE REGISTRATION to the following IFBB PRO QUALIFIER SHOW:
– NPC Jr. Nationals (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | June 19-20, 2026
– NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | July 24-25, 2026
– Olympia Amateur Eastern Europe (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | August 29-30, 2026
– Olympia Amateur in Las Vegas (Pro Qualifier) | September 22-23, 2026
– Romania Muscle Fest (IFBB Pro Qualifier) | November 7-8, 2026
BACKSTAGE PASSES
Backstage passes can be purchased either during athlete check-ins on Friday, or at the ticketing booth on the day of the event.
Please note that anyone purchasing a Backstage Pass requires the following:
– Tickets to both Prejudging & Finals
– Proof of a current NPC card (for insurance purposes); it needs to match the ID of the attendee purchasing a Backstage Pass. NPC cards can be purchased online here.
MUSIC FOR COMPETITORS
PROMOTER CONTACT INFO
Promoted by Wings of Strength, LLC.
Contact Alex Sacasa (VP of U.S. Operations) for any questions:
Call or Text: (480) 747-7401
TANNING
Pro Tan® is proud to be the Official and Exclusive Competition Tanning Provider of the NPC Valley of the Sun Championships. Pro Tan® is the only tanning company permitted on site or at the host hotel. Tanning will be conveniently located at the show venue. Be sure to register for your tanning package in advance to avoid on-site walk-up fees.
Appointments will be e-mailed to competitors 1 week prior to the contest. Tanning packages include spray tanning services and backstage color touch-ups, oil, and Bikini Bite®. Athletes who do not tan with Pro Tan® and would like backstage services are subject to a backstage service fee. For any questions, please e-mail Elysa Weissbaum at ejw@protanusa.com. Go with the Pros!
HAIR & MAKEUP
Le’Bou Beauty is the official hair and makeup sponsor for Wings of Strength USA! With over 17 years of experience, this glam squad has your every need and desire taken care of! “Our Mission Is To Take Beauty And Redefine It. Sharing Our Faith Through Beauty + Cosmetics While Empowering You To Be, YOU.”
SHOW SCHEDULE
Friday May 1, 2026: ATHLETE CHECK-INS
Location: DESERT DIAMOND ARENA
MANDATORY NPC Athlete Check-ins for meeting, athlete goody bag & height and/or weight verification.
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- 3:00pm: IFBB Athlete Check-ins (all divisions!)
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- 5:00pm: FREE Posing Seminar with Head Judge Becky Clawson6:00pm: NPC Arizona Women’s Extravaganza Athlete Check-ins
- TIMES:
- 3:00pm – FREE Athlete Posing Seminar, led by Head Judge Terrick El Guindy. Free to attend!
- 4:30pm: BOTH Women’s & Men’s Check-ins
- Receive all show info
- Register & weigh-in for the competition
- Pick-up athlete credentials
- Purchase Backstage Passes
- Purchase Photo & Video packages
- Pick-up free goody bag and t-shirt
- Saturday May 2, 2025: SHOW DAY
- 8:00am: DOORS OPEN TO ATHLETES (if you have a tanning appointment prior, you will be able to enter)
- 9:00am: DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
- 10:00am: PRELIMINARIES
- ORDER OF SHOW
- WOMEN’S FITNESS
- MEN’S BODYBUILDING
- WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING
- WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
- MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
- WOMEN’S FIGURE
- WOMEN’S WELLNESS
- MEN’S PHYSIQUE
- WOMEN’S BIKINI
- WOMEN’S FIT MODEL
- 3:00pm: DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
- 4:00pm: FINALS
Saturday May 3rd, 2025: SHOW DAY
8:00am: DOORS OPEN TO ATHLETES (if you have a tanning appointment prior, you will be able to enter)
9:00am: DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
10:00am: PRELIMINARIES
ORDER OF SHOW
– WOMEN’S FITNESS
– MEN’S BODYBUILDING
– WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING
– WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
– MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
– WOMEN’S FIGURE
– WOMEN’S WELLNESS
– MEN’S PHYSIQUE
– WOMEN’S BIKINI
– WOMEN’S FIT MODEL
3:00pm: DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
4:00pm: FINALS
SPONSORS:
