WPO World Cup

Part of the WPO-PRO Weekend

2026 WPO
World Cup

The WPO World Cup returns to historic York Barbell on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This professional weekend event brings qualified APO and international lifters together on a serious platform with limited entry and high standards.

Date Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue York Barbell
York, Pennsylvania
Registration Priority registration starts July 15, 2026
Capacity Limited to 30 lifters
Registration Details Contact WPO-PRO

Event Overview

The WPO World Cup is part of the WPO-PRO Weekend and is designed for qualified competitors ready to compete on a historic strength-sport stage.

Historic Venue

York Barbell

The WPO World Cup returns to one of the most historic locations in strength sports: York Barbell in York, Pennsylvania.

Weekend Platform

WPO-PRO Weekend

The event is part of a full WPO weekend built around professional competition, serious lifting, and platform integrity.

Limited Entry

30 Lifters

Entry is limited. Qualified athletes should not delay once registration opens.

The previously listed October 10 date was a typo. The correct event date is Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Eligibility & Registration

Registration is structured to give eligible APO Nationals competitors and international qualifiers the first opportunity to enter, with any remaining slots opening later.

Priority Registration Opens Priority registration begins July 15, 2026, for eligible athletes.
Eligible Athletes All 2026 APO Nationals competitors are eligible to sign up. International competitors who placed top three at their national-level competition across all divisions are also eligible.
Remaining Slots Open On July 31, 2026, any remaining slots will open to all APO members who competed in 2025.
Limited Entry The WPO World Cup is limited to 30 lifters. Once the available slots are filled, registration closes.
Limited entry means exactly that. Qualified lifters should be prepared to register when their eligibility window opens.

Meet Details

The WPO World Cup includes powerlifting, bench-only, and deadlift-only opportunities across approved equipment and division structures.

Meet Director Wayne Pullum
Location
York Barbell
3300 Board Road
York, PA 17406
Entry Fee $125 for one division. $50 for each additional event or division entered.
Events Powerlifting, bench only, and deadlift only.
Equipment Equipped, classic raw, and raw.
Registration Cap Limited to 30 lifters.

Divisions & Weight Classes

World Cup divisions are structured differently than traditional World Championship divisions, while still allowing athletes to set or break applicable national and world records in established WPO/APO classes and divisions.

Divisions

  • Special Olympics
  • Teen 1: 13–15
  • Teen 2: 16–19
  • Junior: 20–23
  • Open Lightweight: 44kg–67.5kg
  • Open Middleweight: 75kg–100kg
  • Open Heavyweight: 110kg–140kg
  • Open Super Heavyweight: 140+kg
  • Masters: M1–M8 combined

Weight Classes

44kg / 97lb 48kg / 105lb 52kg / 114lb 56kg / 123lb 60kg / 132lb 67.5kg / 148lb 75kg / 165lb 82.5kg / 181lb 90kg / 198lb 100kg / 220lb 110kg / 242lb 125kg / 275lb 140kg / 308lb 140+kg / SHW

Weekend Logistics

The WPO World Cup is part of the larger WPO-PRO Weekend at York Barbell. Athletes, crews, and spectators should plan travel around the full weekend schedule.

Venue

York Barbell

York Barbell provides a historic setting for the WPO World Cup and the surrounding WPO-PRO Weekend.

Address:
3300 Board Road
York, PA 17406

Host Hotel

Tru by Hilton York

The official host hotel for WPO-PRO Weekend is Tru by Hilton, located just minutes from York Barbell with convenient access and nearby dining options for athletes, crews, and spectators.

Address:
1520 Toronita Street
York, PA 17402

Special event room rates:
October 15–18, 2026

Booking code: 91E

Reserve Host Hotel
Travel

York, Pennsylvania

If you have not competed at York Barbell before, this is your opportunity to lift at a historic strength-sport venue and take in the full WPO-PRO Weekend experience.

Event Inquiry

The WPO World Cup is limited, qualified, and built for lifters ready to compete on a serious stage.

Review Registration Details Contact WPO-PRO

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