USPA 2026 Ultra Nationals – main poster
Sanction#: 26-42133

USPA 2026 Ultra Nationals — Anaheim, California

May 25, 2026 @ 8:00 am – May 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm • Hilton Anaheim
About the Event

Ultra Nationals (Multi-day)

Tested & Non-Tested options. Registration closes April 27, 2026. Refund Policy: No refunds and no transfers.

Qualification

How to Qualify

  • Qualifying period: Jan 1, 2025 – Apr 26, 2026
  • Class 2 total or above from a USPA event
  • Tested lifters must qualify at a tested meet
  • All Stars-qualified: Men 450+ DOTS / Women 440+ DOTS may use totals from any meet (tested/non-tested) within the period
Venue

Hilton Anaheim - California Room

ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 7!

777 Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
United States

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Special Hotel Room Rate: booking link for all attendees

Photos & Videos

Athlete Media Packages

Purchase Your Photos and Videos Here

Cameras with detachable lenses and tripods will not be allowed in the competition ballroom.

DISCOUNTED DISNEYLAND® RESORT THEME PARK TICKETS

Click here to purchase specially-priced Disneyland® Resort Theme Park tickets.
  • The Ticket Store is now open! 2026 Ultra Nationals attendees can use the button located at the top and bottom of the site.
  • Tickets are valid from Friday, May 22, 2026 through Tuesday, June 2, 2026, meaning attendees can purchase tickets for a theme park visit during this 12-day window.
  • Ticket Store Closes at 9:00pm PST on Sunday, May 24, 2026, meaning attendees need to purchase tickets before the start of 2026 Ultra Nationals.

These specially priced tickets are for sale only to individuals attending the event for use only by event attendees and their travel party during their stay. Each event attendee (with a registration confirmation) may purchase up to ten (10) tickets from this ticket store. Disney reserves the right to contact the ticket purchaser to request that the ticket purchaser provide their event registration confirmation. If it is discovered that the ticket purchaser is not participating in or attending the event, it will be considered a violation of the ticket store terms and conditions, and the ticket(s) will be de-activated and will not be eligible for a refund. To enter a theme park, Guests (ages 3 and older) need both valid admission and a theme park reservation for the same day and same park they want to visit. Park reservations are limited in number; subject to the availability of park reservations allocated to park tickets as determined by Disney, and theme park capacity; and are not guaranteed. Additional restrictions apply.

Weigh-ins

Schedule

  • Morning: 9:00-10:30am
  • Evening: 4:00-5:00pm
Monday, May 25
Women (KG): 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 67.5
Men (KG): 52, 56, 60
Tuesday, May 26
Women (KG): 75
Men (KG) 67.5, 75
Wednesday, May 27
Women (KG) 82.5, 90
Men (KG) 82.5
Thursday, May 28
Women (KG) 100, 110
Men (KG) 90, 100
Friday, May 29
Women (KG): 110+
Men (KG) 110, 125, 140, 140+

No same-day weigh-ins.

Arrive one hour early for equipment check, rack heights, opening attempts, and membership check.

Meet Days

Event Schedule

  • Lifting begins at 9am each day
Day 1: Tuesday, May 26
Women (KG): 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 67.5
Men (KG): 52, 56, 60
Day 2: Wednesday, May 27
Women (KG): 75
Men (KG) 67.5, 75
Day 3: Thursday, May 28
Women (KG) 82.5, 90
Men (KG) 82.5
Day 4: Friday, May 29
Women (KG) 100, 110
Men (KG) 90, 100
Day 5: Saturday, May 30
Women (KG): 110+
Men (KG) 110, 125, 140, 140+
Disciplines & Gear

Events & Categories

  • Events: Full Power, Bench Only, Deadlift Only
  • Category: Raw, Classic Raw, Single Ply, Multi Ply
Equipment

Bars & Platforms

  • Texas Bars on all platforms
  • Squat: 20kg Texas Power bar for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lifters; 25kg Texas Squat Bar for Friday and Saturday lifters.
  • Bench: 20kg Texas Power Bar (all lifters)
  • Deadlift: 20kg Texas Deadlift Bar (all lifters)
Awards

Placements & Prizes

  • Each day: 1st–3rd in each weight class/age group
  • Final day: Best Lifter, All Stars, and cash prizes
Qualifier

Eligible for IPL/USPA

Qualifies for any IPL competition or USPA National level competition with the necessary qualifying total during the appropriate qualifying period.

Meet Directors

Contacts

Steve Denison
[email protected]

Tyler Van Loon
[email protected]

Location

Map

Ready to compete?

Secure your spot before registration closes on April 27, 2026.

Early bird registration price ends March 1st, 2026.