OCB Pro Yorton Cup - Professional World Championships *Sponsored by Legendary Foods* Saturday, September 19 & 20, 2026Pro Women on Saturday 9/19/26Pro Women's Registration
Pro Men on Sunday 9/20/26Pro Men's Registration
LIVESTREAM: The OCB Yorton Cup World Championships will be live-streamed! Click HERE to watch the streams!
The OCB Pro Yorton Cup is OCB's preeminent annual pro event and will be awarding $77,000 in guaranteed prize money.Qualified OCB pros (open and masters) are eligible to participate in the Yorton Cup.In 2026, the OCB Pro Yorton Cup championships is guaranteeing cash awards of $6,000 for first place, $3,500 for second, and $1,500 for third to the overall winners of each pro category.To be eligible for the 2026 OCB Pro Yorton Cup, OCB Open and Masters Pros will be required to qualify.1. If an OCB pro competed in the 2025 Yorton cup and placed top 3 in their respective pro class, they are pre-qualified for the 2026 contest and will not need to compete in another pro event to be eligible.2. OCB Pro Open or Masters athletes who earn their professional status after September 27, 2025 are pre-qualified to enter and will not be required to compete in another pro contest to participate in the 2026 Yorton Cup.3. All other OCB Pros who do not meet the above criteria must qualify by placing top 5 in a OCB Pro Open or Masters class at any OCB Pro contest held after the 2025 OCB Yorton Cup, 9/27/25.All competitors are required to be active OCB Pro members to participate in this event. If needing to renew your Pro annual membership, please do so immediately. Pro memberships can be purchased on OCBonline.com. This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet eligibility criteria listed in the OCB drug testing guidelines in order to participate. Prior to registering, competitors should review the procedures and list of banned substances posted on OCBonline.com.
This event is CASHLESS.General Admission Tickets are available for sale online through the CPCC Box Office and at the venue on show day.Purchase Tickets HERE!Adult General Admission: Adults (Ages 18+) $70 per dayChildren (Ages 5-17) and Students with a valid ID $40 per dayBackstage Assistant/Trainer (general admission plus backstage access): $150 per day available for sale during event check-in only (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage - maximum of one assistant / coach per competitor permitted and will be strictly enforced.All Tickets are valid for 1 day only. Tickets are the same price whether attending one or multiple segments of the event.
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Dale F. Halton TheaterLocated at Central Piedmont Community College – Central Campus 1206 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204There is FREE parking in garage #4 located directly beside the venue off 4th street. The best address to use for GPS for the parking garage would be 1225 E 4th Street Charlotte NC 28204The Dale Halton Theater (where the event will take place) is located inside of the Overcash Center, which is directly next to parking garage #4. Athletes and ticketed coaches should enter from the loading dock. Spectators and Coaches who need tickets must walk around to the main entrance of the venue.
Pro Women on Saturday 9/19/26 - 11:00AM start time
Pro Men on Sunday 9/20/26 - 10:00AM start time
The schedule of events will take place over multiple segments to help ease flow of foot traffic over the course of the day, and to help with spectators planning to attend the event. Approximated times for each segment are listed below. Should showtimes posted at that time for various segments not run as long as anticipated, subsequent segments will not be started prior to the final advertised starting time (for purposes of attendee planning). Should showtimes posted for various segments run longer than anticipated, subsequent segments may not begin until a little later than the final advertised times.Saturday - September 19 Women's ShowSegment 1 - 11:00 AM - 12:30 AMPro Women's Physique Group ComparisonsPro Women's Physique Individual PresentationsPro Women's Physique Awards/OverallsSegment 2 - 12:30 AM - 3:00 PMPro Figure Group ComparisonsPro Figure Individual PresentationsPro Figure Awards/OverallsSegment 3 - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMPro Wellness Group ComparisonsPro Wellness Individual PresentationsPro Wellness Awards/OverallsSegment 4 - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (approximately)Pro Bikini Group ComparisonsPro Bikini Individual PresentationsPro Bikini Awards/OverallsSunday - September 20 Men's ShowSegment 1 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMPro Men's Bodybuilding Group ComparisonsPro Men's Bodybuilding Individual PresentationsPro Men's Bodybuilding Awards/OverallsSegment 2 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMPro Men's Classic Physique Group ComparisonsPro Men's Classic Physique Pro Individual PresentationsPro Men's Classic Physique Awards/men's OverallsSegment 3 - 2:00 PM - 5:00PM (approximately)Pro Men's Physique Group ComparisonsPro Men's Physique Individual PresentationsPro Men's Physique Awards/Overalls
General Admission Tickets are available for sale online through the CPCC Box Office and at the venue on show day.Purchase Tickets HERE!General Admission: Adults (Ages 18+) $70 per dayChildren (Ages 5-17) and CPCC College Students with a valid ID $40 per dayBackstage Assistant/Trainer (general admission plus backstage access): $150 per day available for sale during event check-in only (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage - maximum of one assistant / coach per competitor permitted and will be strictly enforced.All Tickets are valid for 1 day only. Tickets are the same price whether attending one or multiple segments of the event.
If entry is received by August 25th Entry $325. Late fees will be waived and pro memberships expedited for new OCB pros after August 25th
*NOTE: Late fees will be waived for OCB Pros who qualify at pro events after August 25th.
DEADLINE: September 13th is the last day entries will be accepted. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 9/13/26 AT MIDNIGHT. All athlete registrations and tickets are non-refundable.
When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.
Pro Competitors are required to undergo drug test screenings prior to competing regardless of how recently they have been tested. A scheudling link will be emailed to registered athletes closer to show day.
In addition, the cash-prize winning placement winners in each division are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the event for urinalysis. All other athletes are subject to random or unannounced drug test screenings. Anyone who does not provide a sample will be disqualified and will lose their status as an OCB Professional athlete.
Check-ins and drug screening appointments will take place at the host hotel on Friday, September 18 (for female athletes competing on Saturday) and Saturday, September 19 (for male athletes competing on Sunday).Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown 508 East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202. The link to schedule will be emailed to all registered athletes and emailed to registered athletes 2 weeks prior to the event. The screening fee is $60 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change would be appreciated. Please try to schedule screening appointments so they're prior to spray tanning appointments if doing both the same day.
The 2026 OCB Pro Yorton Cup Championships will be the OCB's largest pro show to date. Due to the size of this event, in order to allow all contestants to have an opportunity to participate in the individual presentations segment (as opposed to only a particular number of top placement winners), competitors will be introduced by name and number and perform to house music. Athletes will have up to 30 seconds to perform to house music, then exit. *Individual presentations are optional and are not factored into placements. Go out there and have fun!
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown508 East Martin Luther King Jr BlvdCharlotte, NC 28202Parking at the hotel is $20/per room night.BOOK YOUR ROOM The phone number that you can call to book is 1-800-426-7866, and the group code is “YCT.” You can also call the hotel directly at 704-347-5972, select “0” to speak with an onsite guest services agent.Hampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown530 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28202Parking at the hotel is $20/per room night.BOOK YOUR ROOM The phone number that you can call to book is 1-800-426-7866, and the group code is “YCT.” You can also call the hotel directly at 704-373-0917, select “0” to speak with an onsite guest services agent.
Classes will be determines once all entries have been received. A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will be available to competitors during checkins.
All registered athletes entered in the show will receive custom OCB Pro Yorton Cup logo swag during check-in.Top 5 pro winners in every class will receive limited edition Yorton Cup medals.Top 3 Pro Overall Champions will receive a large Italian trophy cup. Pending urinalysis testing, the top 3 overall champions will be awarded cash prizes: $6,000 - 1st place; $3,500 - 2nd place; $1,500 - 3rd placeFirst place overall champions will have their names etched into the Yorton Cup and be sent a prize package with product from our sponsors, including suits from Chulawear and Angel Competition Bikinis.**IMPORTANT** OVERALL POSE DOWN UPDATE:Due to the size of this event, pose downs for the overall winners will be done as follows:For the overalls, the top 3 athletes from each class will pose down for the overall top 3 placements.*NOTE* Although Pro masters athletes are eligible to participate in the Yorton Cup, there will NOT be separate Pro Masters classes or payouts offered at the Yorton Cup. Pro Masters athletes will have their event on October 10th at the OCB Pro Masters Nationals in Baltimore, MD
Qualifying for the @ocbyortoncup is one of the highest honors you can achieve as a natural bodybuilder. This event is exclusively all-professional, so we expect nothing less than professionalism from all of the athletes, coaches, and spectators. You want to be remembered in the sport for the right things! 1. A maximum of one assistant per competitor is allowed backstage. Any assistants must purchase a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and back stage access.2. Once athletes have completed their stage time, received their placements and awards, they must leave the backstage area. Only those who have placed top 3 overall and are required to provide a urine sample are to remain backstage. All other athletes must leave the backstage area.3. Anyone who is not a participant in the event who is found backstage without a trainer/assistant's ticket will be escorted out of the building and not be allowed to re-enter. The competitor they were assisting will also be disqualified from the contest.4. Anyone (athlete, coach, or spectator) soliciting for other contests, organizations, or businesses will be escorted out of the building and may be banned from attending future OCB contests.5. Athletes and coaches are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.6. Athletes and coaches are expected to clean up after themselves before leaving the venue.
There will be a large open room for contest prep areas. Participants are welcome to bring light weights, stretch bands, and mirrors backstage for use for preparing to go on stage, if desired. OCB will provide mirrors and pump-up bands.
Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring cameras and recording devices. However, professional grade equipment such as, cameras, video cameras, gimbles, tripods etc. are prohibited. Anyone taking video or photos as a spectator may not obstruct walkways or other's stage view. No one is permitted in the row directly behind the judging or tabulation tables. Professional videographers or photographers are not permitted backstage with athletes or coaches.
The photo order form lays out the details for stage photo coverage. Those who preorder have a lot more photos taken of them. To order, competitors should print and hand in a completed form at check-ins.
Spray tanning services are available from Body Beautiful Bronzing. Due to the size of this event, there will NOT be walk-in appointments available. If you choose a different vendor for tanning or apply tanner yourself, our vendor is not responsible for touching up or glazing you. click here to schedule an appointment. Dream Tan is permitted. Athletes can apply Dream Tan at the hotel or outside of the venue.*NOTE* Tanning products have a tendency to stain and damage clothing, sheets, and other surfaces. To purchase protective attire that will prevent staining, visit Wear & Away
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Competitors must be fully covered if ever entering the auditorium seating area. Exposed body areas that can allow tanning agent to stain seats. Anyone in the theater without proper coverage may be disqualified from the contest.
The 2026 OCB Pro Yorton Cup World Championships welcomes vendors and sponsors, but there is limited lobby space. Interested business should reserve their spaces early. click here for vendor information.
There will not be a competitor meeting prior to the event. Full event details are listed on this page or will be provided via email by the Wednesday before the show. If there are questions about the event after reading all the information above, and after reading all the guidelines on OCBonline.com, they can be directed via email to ocbevents@ocbonline.com
Should you have any questions about this event that are not answered here, you may contact OCB via email Marjorie@ocbonline.com
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