November 21 All day
Limited to 52 lifters
This event has both Tested and Non Tested Divisions available
The Powerlifting Grand Prix is Raw, Classic Raw, and Single Ply contests for all divisions.
Full Power Multi Ply is the only contest that is considered part of the IPL World Championships. StrengthX is a multi-sport festival and Expo.
Refund Policy:Â No Refunds after September 21, 2026
Registration closes:Â October 30, 2025
Qualification: You must have a Class 2 total (full power or single lift total) from a USPA meet from January 1, 2025 through November 1, 2026. Must have a Class 2 total for your age group. You cannot register without having a qualifying total.
For the Tested Division: Drug testing by urinalysis. Drug Testing will be a 10% targeted random selection based on the top Dots scores.
Events:Â Full Power, Bench Only, Deadlift Only
Category:Â Raw, Classic Raw, Single Ply, Multi Ply
Multi Ply is Full Power Only
Weigh in Schedule:
Friday, November 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am or 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Weigh-ins will be held at Arena 2 of Western Sports Park Arena.
No same days weigh-ins under any circumstances
Event Schedule:
Warmup: 8:00 am
Lifting Begins: 9:00 am
Awards:
Open: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class
Junior 10-12, 13-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-23: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group
Submaster 35-39: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class
Master 40-44, 45-49, etc.: 1st – 3rd place in each weight class and age group.
Best Lifter: Awards given to each qualified lifter with 5 or more competitors in their class.
Qualifier For:
Any IPL Competition or USPA National Level Competition with the necessary qualifying total during the appropriate qualifying period.