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The New York Pro has long been seen as a premier event in the bodybuilding calendar. Most regard it as second only to the iconic Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic competitions. With a rich history and elite-level competition, it attracts bodybuilders worldwide.
This is largely due to its association with IFBB head judge Steve Weinburger, a well-respected figure throughout the bodybuilding community. Furthermore, many high-level bodybuilders tend to use it as their first competitive outing following the previous Mr. Olympia.
With significant prize money and automatic Olympia qualification at stake, it represents a vital competitive milestone. On May 16–17, 2025, the 2025 New York Pro takes place at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, New York.
With just under a week to go, here is our breaking 2025 New York Pro lineup in full. Alongside this, we’ve discussed the impact on the Olympia, our weekend predictions, and how you can get involved. If the Pittsburgh Pro results are anything to go by, we’re surely in for a treat!
Key Information
- The 2025 New York Pro event will be held on May 16–17, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. Prejudging begins at 8:00 am EST on May 17, while the finals start around 5:00 pm EST. All nine divisions will be showcased on Saturday.
- The official livestream can be purchased through the VirtuNova Media site. Normal access to the full event costs USD 29.95.
- Alternatively, tickets to attend in person can be purchased on the official ticketing page. You need to purchase access to the different prejudging or finals events, but no full-access pass is available.
- Notable New York Pro 2025 Men’s Open competitors include Nick Walker, Regan Grimes, and William Bonac. The winner takes home a share of $30,000 and a 2025 Olympia qualification.
2025 New York Pro Lineup For All Divisions
These are the New York Pro 2025 competitors for all nine divisions. Each of the 2025 New York Pro Lineups may be subject to change based on the competitors.
Men’s Open Bodybuilding
- Kennedy Anyanwu (USA)
- Pavel Beran (Czech Republic)
- William Bonac (Netherlands)
- Marc Arthur Dautruchee (USA)
- Gianluca Di Lorenzo (Italy)
- Dennis Friedrich (Germany)
- Regan Grimes (Canada)
- Sasan Heirati (UK)
- Michal Krizanek (Slovakia)
- Vincenzo Masone (USA)
- Nick Walker (USA)
Men’s 212 Bodybuilding
- Moe Alissa (USA)
- Francisco Barrios Vlk (Brazil)
- Angel Calderon (Spain)
- Douglas Connor (USA)
- Charles Curtis (USA)
- Leland Devaughn (USA)
- Cody Drobot (Canada)
- Luiz Esteves (USA)
- Jose De Jesus Hernandez Clavellina (Mexico)
- Hameed Juma (Bahrain)
- Adolphus Quoida (Canada)
- Samir Troudi (UAE)
Men’s Classic Physique
- Zay Adonnis (USA)
- Evan Alexiou (Canada)
- Bassem Ashouri (USA)
- Michael Bell (USA)
- Dom Carter (USA)
- Joe Davis (USA)
- Camilo Diaz (Colombia)
- Domenick Dibenedetto (USA)
- Corelle Draper (USA)
- Luqas Fogelberg (UAE)
- Murat Khan (Australia)
- Leo Mayrhofer (USA)
- Juan Medina (USA)
- Joe Sway Mondesir (USA)
- Jose Manuel Munoz (Spain)
- Richard Nagy (Hungary)
- Ashley Ntansah (USA)
- Artem Piari (USA)
- Ali Rouhani (USA)
- Terrence Ruffin (USA)
- James Smith (USA)
- Jason Strayhand (USA)
Men’s Physique
- Mattia Ballarini (Italy)
- Steven Bonini (USA)
- Ricardo Cenat (USA)
- Jordan Clark (USA)
- Riccardo Croci (Italy)
- Andrei Deiu (Romania)
- Anik Ghosh (India)
- Reuben Glass (USA)
- Maxim Golovatii (USA)
- Tunahan Guler (Turkey)
- Aaron Harvey (USA)
- Hachemi Hemza (Algeria)
- Brandon Hendrickson (USA)
- Adama Jammeh (Sweden)
- Adams Joseph (USA)
- Michael Kent (UK)
- Burak King (USA)
- Billy Merz (USA)
- Bruce Nolte (USA)
- Maiki Ono (Brazil)
- Edvan Palmeira (Brazil)
- Shayan Parvaz (USA)
- Hygor Ponchet (Brazil)
- Victor Ramirez (Venezuela)
- Daniel Reyes (USA)
- Julian Smith (USA)
- Quincey Whittington (USA)
- Micky Zapata (USA)
Women’s Bodybuilding
- Lena Betka (USA)
- Nadia Capotosto (Italy)
- Chelsea Dion (USA)
Women’s Bikini
- Maria Acosta (USA)
- Brookelinh Aquilino (USA)
- Iulia Baba (Romania)
- Shantal Barros (USA)
- Romina Basualdo (USA)
- Anais Biron (Canada)
- Maureen Blanquisco (Norway)
- Oksana Bryhidyr (Ukraine)
- Aimee Delgado (USA)
- Ivanna Escandar (USA)
- Ilaria Focaccetti (Italy)
- Ashley Marie Lee (USA)
- Alice Marchisio (Italy)
- Rachael Oberst (USA)
- Ji Bin Park (South Korea)
- Emmy Person (USA)
- Lisa Reith (Germany)
- Kateryna Spievakova (Ukraine)
- Fatou Toure (USA)
- Wendy Tsai (Taiwan)
- Vikki Wey (China)
- Jessica Wilson (USA)
Women’s Figure
- Zulfiya Bitiyeva (Kazakhstan)
- Nicole Drobot (Canada)
- Rebecca Farrell (UK)
- Nicole Zenobia Graham (USA)
- Sarah Hansen (USA)
- Jeanne Kassel (Germany)
- Mariafernanda Laguna Hernandez (Mexico)
- Manuella Lima (Brazil)
- Gabriela Linhartova (Czech Republic)
- Adela Ondrejovicova (Slovakia)
- Hannah Prause (Germany)
- Lena Ramsteiner (Germany)
- Natalia Sharapova (Russia)
- Natalia Soltero (Mexico)
- Aksana Yukhno (USA)
- Jennifer Zienert (Germany)
Women’s Physique
- Natalia Abraham Coelho (USA)
- Birgit Andersch (Austria)
- Tonya Brookter (USA)
- Sheronica Henton (USA)
- Ji Hye Lee (South Korea)
- Amanda Machado (USA)
- Robyn Mays (USA)
- Rene Miller (USA)
- Oksana Piari (USA)
- Paula Ranta (Finland)
- Kristine Salinas (USA)
Women’s Wellness
- Wynter Addams (UK)
- Romina Charlesworth (USA)
- Sandra Colorado Acal (Spain)
- Klaudia Vanessza Csuri (Hungary)
- Chery Figueroa Calix (Spain)
- Melitza Guerrero (USA)
- Rayah Houston (USA)
- Monika Jedras (Australia)
- Leonida Leo (Moldova)
- Valquiria Lopes (Brazil)
- Ruth Martinez (USA)
- Sumaiya Sarwar (USA)
- Sabah Syed (USA)
- Sirke Virkkunen (Finland)
- Minju Yoon (South Korea)
Olympia Qualification Implications
The New York Pro bodybuilding 2025 event has long been considered a prestigious point in the bodybuilding calendar. It’s run by Steve Weinberger, a well-respected figure in bodybuilding and the head IFBB judge. Throughout the years, it’s featured historic bodybuilding names such as Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, and Phil Heath.
As an officially sanctioned IFBB event, winners from each category each automatic Olympia qualification. If they’ve already qualified, no one gains automatic qualification from that division. Because of this, it’s one of the best events to compete in when seeking earlier qualification.
The top five placers from each category earn points towards the Olympia Qualification System. The higher the placing, the more points are earned. Athletes earn points throughout the season, with the highest point scorers from each division earning Olympia qualification.
Besides getting the chance to earn an Olympia qualification, the New York Pro has long been regarded as an important event. This is mainly because of its long-standing association with Steve Weinberger, head judge of the IFBB.
Furthermore, it’s held in New York, seen as a global fitness hub that attracts a high-quality international roster. Many high-level bodybuilders tend to start their seasons here, often using it as the first stepping stone before the Olympia. Because of this, the New York Pro often sets the standard for the new season.
As a heavily respected calendar event, it attracts strong media coverage from many well-respected bodybuilding outlets. This gives the athletes valuable exposure, with a division win heavily boosting their visibility and sponsorship interests.
The New York Pro is much more than just another qualifying event. It’s one of the most important events for many high-level bodybuilders. Therefore, it should be seen as a vital part of the season in the quest for Olympia success.
Predictions And Expectations
With the stage set and full lineup announced, some of the industry experts have given their weekend predictions. Alongside this, I’ve given my own predictions as a content writer and long-time bodybuilding fan.
My Predictions
With an amazing weekend in Pittsburgh wrapped up, I’m pleased that many of the same competitors are doing New York. The overall standard throughout each division was really good, especially in the Men’s Open and Men’s Classic divisions.
The surprise package in the Open Division was Nick Walker. After not competing for over a year, many expected him to slowly build into the new season. However, he tied with Arnold Champion Derek Lunsford, with a tiebreaker round needed to separate them.
Because of this, he’s my firm first-place pick for the New York Pro Men’s Open 2025. With no Derek in the lineup, there’s not really anyone who can come close to the overall muscularity and size that Nick offers. If he brings a similar package to New York, he should run away with the win and the Olympia qualification.
Regan Grimes is somewhat of a dark horse in this year’s lineup. He has one of the most aesthetically pleasing shapes on stage and looked really good in his last outing. If he can bring the conditioning, he can take second place.
The other open competitors that I can see coming close are William Bonac and Michal Krizanek. They came fourth and fifth in Pittsburgh, reminding us that they still belong in the top-level conversations.
These are my top four Open Class predictions.
- First Place — Nick Walker (USA).
- Second Place — Regan Grimes (USA).
- Third Place — William Bonac (Netherlands)
- Fourth Place — Michal Krizanek (Slovakia).
How To Watch The New York Pro 2025
The 2025 New York Pro takes place on May 16–17, 2025, in the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, New York.
You can watch the New York Pro online by purchasing the official livestream through the Virtunova Media site. Coverage begins at 8:00 am EST and runs all day until around 8:00 pm EST.
- Early Bird Discounted Price — USD 19.99.
- Normal Price — USD 29.95.
Tickets to attend the IFBB Pro League New York Pro in person can be purchased on the official NPC Northeast website. This allows you to buy access to the different pre-judging or finals events throughout the day. Unfortunately, there is no full-day pass available, meaning a separate ticket is needed for each part of the competition.
The different ticket types (platinum, gold, and silver) determine which section you’ll sit in. With no official assigned seating, seats within each section are assigned on a first-come basis. Once online ticket sales close, 24 hours before the contest, tickets can be purchased at the door.
Here is a breakdown of the official ticket prices. All prices are in American Dollars or USD.
| Event | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-Judging A (8:00 am EST) Men’s Classic Physique Men’s Physique Men’s 212 Bodybuilding Competition Women’s Physique Women’s Wellness | Platinum — $85.00 (Sold out) Gold — $55:00 Silver — $35.00 |
| Pre-Judging B (12:00 pm EST) Men’s Open Bodybuilding Women’s Open Bodybuilding Women’s Figure Women’s Bikini | Platinum — $125.00 Gold — $75.00 Silver — $45.00 |
| Finals A (5:00 pm EST) Men’s Classic Physique Men’s Physique Men’s 212 Bodybuilding Women’s Physique Women’s Wellness | Platinum — $125.00 Gold — $75.00 Silver — $45.00 |
| Finals B (8:00 pm EST) Men’s Open Bodybuilding Women’s Open Bodybuilding Women’s Figure Women’s Bikini | Platinum — $155.00 Gold — $95.00 Silver — $55.00 |
This is the New York Pro schedule 2025 as stated on the official event website. All times are in Eastern Standard Time or EST. These may be subject to change depending on the organizers and competition.
| Date | Event Detail |
|---|---|
| Friday, May 16 | Women’s Check-In — 7:00 pm Men’s Check-In & Weigh-In — 8:00 pm |
| Saturday, May 17 | Men’s Classic Physique Men’s 212 Bodybuilding Men’s Physique Women’s Physique Womens Wellness Pre-Judging B — 12:00 pm Men’s Bodybuilding Women’s Bodybuilding Women’s Figure Women’s Bikini Finals A — 5:00 pm Women’s Physique Routines And Awards 212 Men’s Bodybuilding Introduction And Routines Women’s Wellness Introduction, Posing, And Awards 212 Men’s Bodybuilding Posedown And Awards. Men’s Physique Introduction, Posing, And Awards Men’s Classic Physique Introduction, Posing, And Awards Finals B — 8:00 pm Women’s Bodybuilding Introduction And Routines Women’s Figure Introduction, Posing, And Awards Women’s Bodybuilding Posedown And Awards Men’s Bodybuilding Introduction And Routines Women’s Bikini Introduction, Posing, And Awards Men’s Bodybuilding Posedown And Awards |
Conclusion
With the stage set and anticipation building, the 2025 New York Pro promises to be an epic showdown. In just under a week, men and women from nine divisions will fight it out. For the winners, it’s a prestigious New York Pro title and a ticket to the 2025 Mr. Olympia at stake.
Alongside our New York Pro 2025 contest preview, we’ll be keeping you up to date with the breaking results. Follow along and join us for an epic weekend of competition and fun. Whether you choose to watch online or attend in person, we’re sure it’s going to be a spectacle!
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 New York Pro event will include a total of nine divisions across both genders. The men’s divisions include open bodybuilding, 212, classic physique, and physique. The women’s divisions include open bodybuilding, physique, wellness, bikini, and fitness.
The New York Pro will be awarding $30,000 in prize money for the men’s bodybuilding event. This is a competition record compared to previous years.
The New York Pro is an officially sanctioned IFBB event. This means that the winners from each division earn qualification to the 2025 Olympia if not already qualified. Furthermore, the top five places earn points towards the Olympia Qualification System.
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Chris Marshall, MSc, PT Personal Trainer
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