17 – 18 October 2026 · Canberra

Canberra's biggest fitness festival

6 elite sports. 2 massive days. Thousands of spectators.

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Six elite sports

One arena. Every discipline.

From iron-paved platforms to gi-laced grappling mats, every corner of strength sport — on one weekend.

The headliners

Athletes you'll see on the floor

World champions, national record holders, and your local breakthrough heroes — all under one roof.

Jake Morrison
Strongman · AUS #2
Jake Morrison
182kg log press
Elena Park
Functional Fitness Pro
Elena Park
Top 10 Worldwide
Marcus Vale
Strongman Champion
Marcus Vale
3× CBR titleholder
What to expect

More than a competition.

Elite competition

Six championship sports across two stages, judged to international standards.

Vendor village

150+ brands from supplements to apparel, equipment to recovery tech.

Meet & greets

Get photos with athletes, influencers, and the biggest names in fitness.

After-dark finals

Saturday night main event under stadium lights — broadcast nationally.

Vendor Village

150+ brands. One floor.

From supplements and apparel to recovery tech and equipment demos — shop, sample, and meet the brands shaping fitness.

Become an exhibitor
Schedule preview

Saturday, 17 October

Full schedule
09:00
Doors open
All
10:30
Powerlifting Open — Round 1
Powerlifting
12:00
Functional Fitness — Event 1
Functional
14:00
Strongman — Atlas Stones
Strongman
18:00
Bodybuilding Finals
Bodybuilding
20:30
Main event — Champion of Champions
All
@cbrfitexpo

From the floor

Live highlights from Instagram and TikTok all weekend.

The verdict

What competitors are saying

"Best-run expo I've competed at in Australia. The energy was unreal."
Maya Chen
Functional Fitness Athlete
"World-class production. CBR is now on every athlete's calendar."
Brandon Reeve
Strongman Pro
"We sold out of stock by Saturday lunch. Will be back, twice as big."
Sophie Walker
Vendor — PureLift
FAQ

Quick answers

Where is it held?

Exhibition Park, Canberra — EPIC. Full venue map included with every ticket.

Is it family-friendly?

Absolutely. Kids under 12 get free entry with a paying adult. Junior workshops both days.

Can I compete on the day?

Most sports require pre-registration. Functional Fitness has limited day-of spots.

Tickets selling fast

Be in the room when records fall.

Weekend passes, VIP experiences, and floor-level seating available now.

17 – 18 October 2026Exhibition Park, Canberra ACT