Open Pro Qualifier · 6th edition

NPC Worldwide African Championships

5 and 6 December 2026, evening sessionsSilverstar Casino, Johannesburg

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2026 NPC Worldwide African Championships and Open Pro Qualifier

It is our honour to welcome athletes, coaches and supporters from across the globe to the 6th edition of the NPC Worldwide African Championships, at Silverstar Casino on 5 and 6 December 2026.

The 2025 edition welcomed athletes from 29 countries, and the African Championships keeps growing as one of the most internationally represented bodybuilding events on the continent.

This year is the largest edition yet: an Open Regional Qualifier, the NPC African Pro Qualifier and two IFBB Professional League pro shows, across one two-day weekend.

The Open Pro Qualifier is open to all amateur athletes worldwide, regardless of federation. Athletes from countries that require Regional status must compete at a Regional Qualifier first. IFBB Pro League Pro Qualifiers are the only pathway onto the IFBB Pro League stage, Olympia included.

Full athlete information and rules

2026 NPC Worldwide African Championships and Open Pro Qualifier official poster

The venue

Silverstar Casino

The Silverstar Ballroom gives the weekend a proper stage: premium facilities, modern infrastructure, a spacious layout and serious production capability.

Over a contest weekend the venue turns into a hub for top athletes, coaches and the leading brands in training, nutrition, apparel and performance.

Address: R28, Muldersdrift, 1768
Province: Gauteng
Phone: (011) 662 7300
Directions: Open in Google Maps

Schedule

All times are South African time (SAST).

Friday 4 December

Late onsite registration and check-in

11:00 to 12:00Check-in: Men's Bodybuilding
12:00 to 13:00Check-in: Classic Physique
13:00 to 14:00Check-in: Men's Physique
15:00 to 16:00Check-in: Women's Bodybuilding, Physique, Fitness, Figure and Wellness
16:00 to 17:00Check-in: Bikini
17:00 to 18:00Check-in: Fit Model
18:00 to 19:00Check-in: IFBB Pro Men's Wheelchair and Women's Bikini

Saturday 5 December

Show day

17:00Doors open to the public
18:00Live judging and finals: all men's divisions

Sunday 6 December

Show day

17:00Doors open to the public
18:00Live judging and finals: all women's divisions

Entry fees

Fees rise closer to the show. An active 2026 NPC membership is required to compete.

Phase	Window	Non-Open class	Open class
Early	1 Jan to 11 Sep 2026	R1,250$75	R4,150$250
StandardCurrent phase	12 Sep to 20 Nov 2026	R1,500$90	R4,550$275
Late online	21 Nov to 30 Nov 2026	R1,650$100	R4,950$300
Late onsite	4 Dec 2026	R2,050$125	R5,750$350

Rate per entry, paid in advance on the Muscleware registration system. A 10% service fee applies to all registrations. Only Open class entries go through to the overall.

Novice

Has not, in the current contest year, won an overall in a Novice, Masters or Open class, or won an Open class with three or more competitors.

Junior

Aged 18 to 23.

Master

Aged 35 or older.