Strongman Champions League USA

September 5-6, 2026 | Port Clinton and Sandusky, Ohio

Watch elite strength athletes compete during two days of Strongman Champions League USA action in the Shores & Islands Ohio region. The 2026 competition begins at Erie-Ottawa International Airport in Port Clinton before moving to downtown Sandusky for the second day.

Quick Event Details

Dates: September 5-6, 2026
Communities: Port Clinton and Sandusky
Admission: Free
Saturday location: Erie-Ottawa International Airport
Sunday location: Columbus Ave. and Water St. in downtown Sandusky
Competition start: 1:00 PM each day
Best for: Strength sports fans, families, and spectators of all ages

What is Strongman Champions League USA?

Strongman Champions League USA is a two-day professional strength competition featuring international athletes and large-scale strength events. The 2026 competition takes place September 5 at Erie-Ottawa International Airport in Port Clinton and September 6 in downtown Sandusky. Both days are free to attend.

When & Where Is Strongman Champions League USA?

Strongman Champions League USA takes place September 5-6, 2026, at two locations in the Shores & Islands Ohio region. Saturday’s competition will be held at Erie-Ottawa International Airport near Port Clinton. Sunday’s competition will take place near Columbus Ave. and Water St. in downtown Sandusky.

Strongman Keg Throw

Day One: Rally on the Runway in Port Clinton

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Strongman Champions League USA begins Saturday, Sept 5, during Labor Day weekend at Erie-Ottawa International Airport in Port Clinton. The competition will serve as the featured attraction during the inaugural Rally on the Runway, hosted in collaboration with the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, and Liberty Aviation Museum.

This free, family-friendly event will include a Touch-a-Truck experience, a prize scavenger hunt, food, beverages, and other activities. Rally on the Runway is scheduled from 12:00-5:00 PM, with the Strongman competition taking place from 1:00-4:00 PM.

Saturday Strongman Events

Liberty Aviation Museum Plane Pull
Shores & Islands Freedom Medley
Eyring Movers Truck Arm Over Arm

Competition:
1:00-4:00 PM

Admission:
Free

Location:
Erie-Ottawa International Airport
3255 E. State Rd.
Port Clinton, OH 43452

Day Two: Downtown Sandusky

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Competition continues Sunday, Sept 6, near the intersection of Columbus Ave. and Water St. in downtown Sandusky. Set against the Lake Erie waterfront, the second day will feature elite strongman athletes from around the world competing in the heart of the city.

Young spectators can get in on the action during the Sandusky Library Little Legends Challenge, held from 1:00-5:00 PM. Hosted by Sandusky Library in partnership with Strongman Champions League USA, the Future Champions Arena will feature free, hands-on obstacle stations inspired by challenges seen in strongman competitions. No registration is required.

Shores & Islands Ohio, the City of Sandusky, and the Greater Sandusky Partnership are bringing the international competition back to north-central Ohio for another year.

Sunday Strongman Events

CLAG Viking Press Medley
Tuffman Skid Steer Wheelbarrow
Mickey’s Atlas Stones

Competition:
1:00-4:00 PM

Admission:
Free

Location:
Schade-Mylander Plaza
108 W Shoreline Dr.
Sandusky, OH 44870

Follow the Strongman Champions League Results

Plan for Labor Day Weekend

Mark the calendar for Labor Day weekend and experience two days of international strength competition in Port Clinton and Sandusky. Athlete announcements, detailed schedules, maps, and additional event information will be added as competition weekend approaches.

Strongman Saturday: Rally on the Runway Event Map

Strongman Sunday: Downtown Sandusky Map

Strongman Sunday: Downtown Sandusky Business Hours

Meet the 2026 Athletes

Meet the athletes confirmed for the 2026 Strongman Champions League competition in Sandusky. Explore the lineup below to see each competitor and their home country, and check back as additional athletes are announced.

Jan Lacina | Czech Republic
Vilius Jokužys | Iceland
Kevin Hazeleger | Holland
Patrick Eibel | Germany
Peter Juhasz | Hungary
Adam Roszkowski | Poland
Andrew Langelaar | Canada
Kane Francis | United Kingdom
Marc Sanchez | Philippines
Jesper Hansson | Sweden
DJ Doggett | USA
Austin Hamm | USA
Terrence Gilbert | USA
Brian Kichton | USA

About Strongman Champions League

Strongman Champions League brings professional strength competitions to destinations around the world. Events combine elite athletic competition with distinctive host locations, giving spectators an opportunity to see international strongman athletes take on demanding strength challenges.