2026 NPC/IFBB Rising Phoenix Pro-Am
Wings of Strength presents the 11th annual
NPC/IFBB Professional League Rising Phoenix!
A 2026 Olympia Qualifier & NPC National Qualifier!
SHOW TICKETS Coming Soon
NPC ATHLETE REGISTRATION – Coming Soon
OFFICIAL TANNING: PRO TAN
OFFICIAL HAIR AND MAKEUP: LE BOU BEAUTY
IFBB PRO ATHLETES OPEN & MASTERS REGISTRATION
CONTACT FOR EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR INFO
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER DIVISIONS
This show is an NPC National Qualifier!
Women: Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, Fitness, Wellness, Bikini, Fit Model
True Novice, Novice, Masters, Heroes, Open
Register to compete as an NPC competitor at the NPC Rising Phoenix: HERE – Coming Soon
A $150 late fee incurs on July 22 for the first class. Any crossover is only $105 for each additional class.
Registration fee: $145 for first entry
Crossovers: $105 for each additional class
NPC ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
Register for NPC Membership HERE
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 Rising Phoenix.
NPC SPECIAL AWARDS
ALL NPC OPEN OVERALL WINNERS will receive one FREE REGISTRATION to the following IFBB PRO QUALIFIER SHOW:
– 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
IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE DIVISIONS
This show is a 2026 Olympia Qualifier for the following divisions:
Women’s Bodybuilding Open
Women’s Physique Open
Women’s Figure Open
Women’s Fitness Open
Women’s Wellness Open
Women’s Bikini Open
IFBB ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
IFBB OPEN ATHLETES:
All IFBB Professional League Pros must be in good standing with the League Office Pro League memberships must be current & valid.
All IFBB Pro Athletes can register through https://ifbbpromembership.com and apply for events through the Upcoming Contests tab.
The IFBB Pro League has developed a brand new method of contract signing and contest registration. Moving forward, you will not need to email to request a contract be sent to you. All contests will be listed in the new “Upcoming Contests” tab of your IFBB Pro Member Profile, within the Pro League membership system. Once you’ve selected a contest you would like to compete in, click “Register” and select your Division on the registration form. After digitally signing your Athlete Competition Contract & Liability Release, your application is forwarded to the office for review.
If/when your application is approved, you will receive a registration confirmation email from Muscleware. If you require a copy of your signed contract, it can be found in the “My Contracts” tab of your Member Profile.
Please note that going forward all contracts will have a firm deadline date of the Monday of the week of the contest at 3pm EST and after that date no contracts will be available. You will not be able to register for a show after this time.
SHOW VENUE
Book your discounted room over the phone or online.
Online: Booking Link Coming Soon
Call: Or call the reservations department at 520-796-4900 and mention “Wings of Strength Rising Phoenix Bodybuilding Show” to receive the group room rate.
BACKSTAGE PASSES
Backstage passes can be purchased either during athlete check-ins on Friday, or at the ticketing booth on either show day.
Please note that anyone purchasing a Backstage Pass requires the following:
Tickets to both Prejudging & Finals
Proof of a current NPC or IFBB card (for insurance purposes); it needs to match the ID of the attendee purchasing a Backstage Pass.
MUSIC FOR COMPETITORS
PROMOTER CONTACT INFO
Promoted by Wings of Strength, LLC
Contact Alex Sacasa (VP of U.S. Operations) for any questions:
(480) 747-7401 | Alex@wingsofstrength.net
TANNING
Pro Tan® is proud to be the Official and Exclusive Competition Tanning Provider of the IFBB Professional League Rising Phoenix. Pro Tan® is the only tanning company permitted on site. Tanning will be conveniently located at the show venue (Desert Diamond Arena). 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 proud to be the Official and Exclusive hair and makeup sponsor for Wings of Strength USA, and is the only beauty company permitted on site and is conveniently located at the host hotel.
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
ATHLETE CHECK-INS:
Date: Friday August 21 | Location: Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino | Palo Verde Ballroom
MANDATORY Athlete Check-ins for meeting, athlete goody bag & athlete verification.
3:00pm: IFBB Athlete Check-ins (all divisions!)
5:00pm: FREE Posing Seminar with Head Judge Sandy Williams
6:00pm: NPC Arizona Women’s Extravaganza Athlete Check-ins
-Receive all show info
-Register & weigh-in for the competition
-Pick up badge + competitor number
-Purchase NPC Card
-Purchase Backstage Passes
-Pick up free goody bag and t-shirt
SHOW DAY:
Date: Saturday August 22 | Location: Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino | Palo Verde
8:00am: Doors open to PUBLIC
9:00am: NPC Prejudging
9:30am: IFBB Pro Prejudging
—Midday Break—
2:30pm: Doors open to PUBLIC
4:00pm: IFBB Pro Finals
Immediately followed by NPC Finals, same division order as Prejudging