As you and our intrepid leader Collette Evans know, bodybuilding is a sport that requires dedication, hard work, and discipline. If you are an experienced bodybuilder, then you will be aware of the importance of planning your competition schedule carefully, so that you are in the absolute peak physical condition when the time comes to take to the stage.
The UK bodybuilding show calendar is packed with events, from local shows to national championships. There is a generally a show to suit everyone, regardless of their experience or skill level.
This is a current list of some of the key bodybuilding shows in the UK in 2023. Do be aware that some dates may change without prior notice and you will need to check with the federation platforms for any updates or changes to schedule. Credit to Kompak for collating the original list.
UK Bodybuilding Competition Calendar
May 2023 – December 2023
May 2023
6th – UKUP Southern Championships – Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, Kent
7th – NABBA Wales – The Riverfront Theatre, Newport
7th – NABBA North West – Albert Halls, Bolton
7th – PCA North West – St Helens Theatre Royal
13th – NFMUK – Conteh Classic – Manchester (at FitXPO)
13th – NABBA North East – Pudsey Civic Hall
13th – Muscle Contest Ireland – Limerick, Ireland
13th-14th – FITXPO – Manchester
14th – 2 Bros Pro – Mr JT Grand Prix – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
14th – PCA – North East – Gateshead The Fed
14th – FitX – Strom Classic – FitX Manchester
14th – Miami Pro World Championship – Alban Arena, St Alban’s
14th – PCA Irish Open – Millennium Forum, Derry Londonderry
20th – UKBFF – Cumbrian Classic Qualifier Championships – The Solway Hall, Whitehaven
20th – NAC UK Midlands – Colton Hills Theatre, Wolverhampton
21st – NABBA South East – Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex
21st – PCA – First Timers (3) – Hull Bonus Arena
21st – BPA Northern Ireland Grand Prix – Lagan Valley Island Hall, Country Antrim
21st – NAPA – North West Warrior – 3D Centre Marriage Hall, Bolton
21st – NAPA North West – 3D Centre Marriage Hall, Bolton
27th – 2 Bros Pro – The Condition Cup – Open Regional Qualifier – Wigan
27th – PCA – Universe Qualifier – CBS Arena, Coventry
27th – FitX – Xoni South West – Exeter Corn Exchange
28th – PCA Universe – CBS Arena, Coventry (Invite Only)
28th – UKDFBA – NBW Classic (Novice Championships & Open Team Selection for 2023 World Championships) – Benn Hall, Rugby
Date TBC – GPO – Battle of The North West
JUNE 2023
3rd – NFMUK – Ultimate Fitness Classic – Birmingham
3rd – NABBA – Britain Finals – St Georges Hall, Bradford
4th – PCA – Hampshire – Aldershot
4th – ICNUK Muscle & Model Championships – HMV Empire, Coventry
10th – Welsh Fitness Expo & Classic – Cardiff City Stadium
10th – Fitx – HR Labs Battle of Nottingham – North Notts Arena
11th – PCA – Coventry – Albany Theatre
11th – IBFA Mr & Miss Northumberland – Gateshead
11th – NIFMA IRELAND Fitness Model Championships – Canal Court Hotel, Newry
11th – BNBF – Scottish – Perth Concert Hall
17th – 2 Bros Pro – The Prep Viking Shield – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
17th – UIBFF – European Championships – Maynooth University, Co.Kildare, Ireland
17th & 18th – UKDFBA – INBA / PNBA World Championships – Manchester
18th – UKUP – North West Championships – Parr Hall, Warrington
18th – UKBFF English Grand Prix – Bilston Hall
24th – Fitx – South East – Charter Hall, Colchester
25th – PCA – East Anglia – Lowestoft
25th – UKBFF – Britain GHN Nutrition North West Warrior (TBC)
25th – BPA – Rising Stars – Bilston Town Hall
25th – BNBF – Northern Ireland – NewtonAbbey Theatre
End of June/July (tbc) – GPO – Battle of London
JULY 2023
2nd – 2 Bros Pro – The RL Coaching Cup – Open Regional Qualifier – Cardiff, Wales
2nd – PCA – First Timers (4) – Birmingham Town Hall
2nd – 2 Bros Pro – Open Regional Qualifier – Wales
2nd – CIBB – Rob Reinaldo Classic – The Fleet, Peterborough
2nd – UKBFF Stars of Tomorrow – Bilston Hall
9th – FMC Capital City Cup- Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships – Location TBC
15th – 2 Bros Pro – Hardbody Classic – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
15th – Fitx – Insight Supps Leeds – Leeds Carriage Works
16th – WNBF – First Timer Novice Championships – Camberley, Greater London
16th – BPA – Midland Championships – Bilston Town Hall
16th – Miss Fitness Angels – Old Pumphouse Theatre, Watford
16th – UKBFF South West Championships – Exeter Corn Exchange
22nd – UKUP Welsh / South West Championships – Sony Theatre, Bridgend
29th – IBFA Wales – Barry Memorial Hall, Barry Island
29th – 2 Bros Pro – The Amplified Nutrition Classic – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
29th – Fitx – Muscle Shed Classic – Bristol Institute of Performing Arts
30th – PCA MuscleTalk – Kettering
30th – Pure Elite – AM only show – Manchester
30th – FMC Miss Bikini Kent Classic (Female Only) – Location TBC
30th – BNBF Southern – The Leatherhead Theatre
AUGUST 2023
5th – Fitx – Full Boar Championships – The Place Theatre, Telford
6th – GPO – Viking Classic – The Fed, Gateshead
6th – IBFA – A1 Classic – North Notts Community Arena, Worksop
11th & 12th – 2 Bros Pro – Tru Athlete ISFF – Open PRO Qualifier – ExCel London
13th – BNBF Midland – The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
19th – Fitx – CSN Supplements Welsh – Port Talbot, Wales
20th – UKDFBA – Northern Countries Championships – Pudsey Civic Hall
20th – UKBFF Kent Klassic – The Woodville, Gravesend
26th – 2 Bros Pro – Pro Tan Cup – National Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
26th – BNBF Northern – Contact Theatre, Manchester
27th – UKUP Northern Championships – Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
27th – PCA – Wales – Port Talbot
Date TBC (end of Aug) – GPO – Battle of Birmingham
SEPTEMBER 2023
2nd – NFMUK – Wales
2nd – 2 Bros Pro – MK Classic – Open Regional Qualifier – Wigan
3rd – PCA – Manchester – Middleton
3rd – UKBFF – Bridges Kent Qualifier Championships – Kent
3rd – BPA – English Grand Prix – The Beck Theatre Middlesex
3rd – UKDFBA – Southern Countries Championships – Camberley Theatre
10th – PCA – Midlands – Town Hall, Birmingham
10th – UKBFF – Channel Islands Championships – La Haute Vallee Theatre, St Helier, Jersey
10th – Fitx – KOMPAK Classic – Leicester Athena Theatre
16th – 2 Bros Pro – TBF Takedown – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
16th – UKUP World Cup – The Venue, Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes
17th – UKDFBA – Heart of England Championships – Benn Hall, Rugby
17th – PCA – Ireland – Millennium Forum, Derry Londonderry
17th – FMC World Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships
17th – Fitx – E-Val North East – The Fed, Gateshead
17th – PCA London – St Albans
23rd – UFE – European Championships – Shaw Theatre, London
23rd – Fitx – Stupps Birmingham – Mac Theatre, Birmingham
24th – IBFA Hulk Armageddon (South West) – Exeter Corn Exchange
24th – NFMUK – Efectiv Classic – Leicester
24th – NBFI – 10 Year Anniversary – The Helix, Dublin
24th – PCA – First Timers (5) – Birmingham Town Hall
24th – BNBF British Finals – Albany Theatre, Coventry
24th – ICNUK International Natural Cup – HMV Empire, Coventry
30th – 2 Bros Pro – Raistrick Royal Rumble – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
30th – UKUP British Finals – Central Hall, York University
Date TBC – GPO – Battle of The East
Date TBC – IFBA Mr & Mrs Rhonnda Valley
OCTOBER 2023
1st – PCA – Yorkshire – Hull Bonus Arena
1st – UKBFF – London & South Coast Championships – Worthing Pavilion Theatre
1st – NABBA England – Brierley Civic Hall
1st – FMC Natural British Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships – Location TBC
1st – Fitx – EP Rumble in The Iron Jungle – Manchester Middleton
1st – IBFA Mr & Miss Cumbria – Workington
7th – Fitx South Coast Power House Classic – Poole Lighthouse
8th – UKDFBA – International Championships – Leicester
8th – PCA – Jersey – Channel Islands
8th – PCA – Central – Stafford
14th – 2 Bros Pro – British Championships – Open PRO Qualifier – Location TBC
14th-15th – PCA British Finals Expo – Telford
15th – BPA – The Rhino’s Classic – Stamford Corn Exchange
21st – Fitx CNP Finals – Wolverhampton Civic Hall
22nd – WNBF – Open International Championships – The Supernaturals, Birmingham
22nd – IBFA British Finals (Invite Only) – Gateshead, Newcastle
22nd – NFMUK – CNP Classic – Leicester
22nd – GPO – Battle of Bedford – Bedford Corn Exchange
28th – 2 Bros Pro – 10X Naturals – Natural Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
28th – NABBA Universe – St Georges Hall, Bradford
28th – NAC UK – Impact Conferencing, Burnley
29th – Gymbodyz – Halloween Gala – Albany Theatre, London
29th – BPA – The British Championships – Athena Leicester
NOVEMBER 2023
4th – WBFF – London
4th – NABBA UK – Pudsey near Leeds
5th – NFMUK AND FIT X – Night of Champions – Athena Theatre, Leicester
5th – Pure Elite Pro/Am World Championships
5th – GPO – Battle of Britain – The Hangar, Wolverhampton
5th – NIFMA Universe Fitness Model Championships – Ivanhoe Hotel, Belfast
11th – 2 Bros Pro – Vitae Plant Naturals – Natural Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre
12th – PCA – First Timers (6) – Hull Bonus Arena
12th – PCA UK Open – Hull Bonus Arena
12th – BPA – The Sugar’s Classic – Brierley Hill Civic Hall
12th – Miss Fitness Angels – The Venue, Milton Keynes
26th – FMC British Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships (Pro/AM) – Location TBC
DECEMBER 2023
9th -2 Bros Natural Championships & Pro Qualifier
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