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NGA Pro/AM Competition

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NGA Universe

Built for strength. Made for champions.

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November 14, 2026
Rupp Arena / Central Bank Center
430 W. Vine StreetLexington, Kentucky 40507

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Athlete check-in

Friday, November 13

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Central Bank Center — Meeting Room 14B

401 West High Street

Lexington, KY 40507

At check-in, the following will take place:

  • Height & weight measurements
  • Polygraph testing
  • Competitor number assignment
  • Tanning services
  • Collection of any remaining payments

Competitor services

Polygraph testing

Friday, November 13

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Central Bank Center — Meeting Room 14B

Fee: $55

No appointment necessary

Tanning services

Friday, November 13

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Central Bank Center — Meeting Room 14B

If you have not yet booked your tan, please use the tanning appointment link.

Book tanning services

Tanning touch-ups

Saturday, November 14

6:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Rupp Arena / Central Bank Center — Ballroom #3

Hair & makeup

Saturday, November 14

5:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Rupp Arena / Central Bank Center — Ballroom #3

Contact: Candi Weir — (513) 641-6434

Routine music submission

If you are performing an individual routine, you must submit your music in advance. Routines are limited to 60 seconds maximum. Music must be clean, with no profanity. Label your file with your name and division.

Email your music to DJ Steve Shinkle

[email protected]

Deadline: November 9

Show day information

Saturday, November 14

Rupp Arena / Central Bank Center — Ballroom #3

430 W. Vine Street

Lexington, KY 40507

Competitor meeting: 10:00 AM (Mandatory)

Pre-judging
11:00 AM sharp
Evening show competitor meeting
2:00 PM
Show starts
3:00 PM sharp

Show day timeline

Hair & makeup
5:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Tanning touch-ups
6:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Competitor meeting
10:00 AM
Pre-judging
11:00 AM
Finals meeting
2:00 PM
Finals
3:00 PM

Tickets

Available at the door

Pre-judging
$30
Evening show
$40
Combo ticket
$60
Coach's pass
$65

Each competitor may have one coach backstage.

NGA Universe payouts

1st place — $1,500

2nd place — $600

3rd place — $300

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