Published for all athletes event research by Steff Noble, President WNBF UK, Updated 1st April 2026
Below is the complete 2026 UK bodybuilding competition calendar covering all major uk bodybuilding shows. Including PCA, UKBFF / IFBB, 2Bros Pro / NPC Worldwide, Pure Elite, NABBA, IBFA, UKUP, WFF, BPA, FMC, FitX, WNBF UK, UKDFBA, NPA, BNBF, ICN, OCB, Miami Pro & Miss Fitness Angels. Dates may be subject to change, please also refer to federation websites and Social Media in case there has been an amendment.
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uk Bodybuilding federations descriptions
Natural bodybuilding federations (Drug tested)
WNBF UK – The largest natural bodybuilding federation in UK within a Globally recognised International federation offering pro status for tested athletes. First timer and novice friendly.
UKDFBA – UK drug-tested federation linked to DFBA European championships.
BNBF – One of the oldest drug-tested bodybuilding federations in the UK.
NPA – Long-running UK natural bodybuilding federation hosting the NPA British Championships.
ICN UK – In it’s infancy in the UK, international natural federation with strict drug testing.
OCB – In it’s Infancy in the UK, Natural bodybuilding federation offering qualification for OCB professional status.
Open bodybuilding federations (non drug tested)
PCA – One of the largest UK federations with many regional qualifiers and beginner-friendly shows.
UKBFF – The traditional UK bodybuilding federation and route to IFBB international competition.
2Bros Pro / NPC Worldwide – UK pathway to the IFBB Pro League and Olympia qualification system.
NABBA – Historic bodybuilding federation famous for the Mr Universe contest.
IBFA – Traditional bodybuilding federation with classic physique and bodybuilding divisions.
UKUP – UK federation offering bodybuilding, physique and bikini categories with international WABBA links.
WFF – International federation running UK qualifiers for global championships.
Granite City – Scotlands bodybuilding federation
Fitness model federations (non drug tested)
Pure Elite – Large international federation focused on physique, bikini and fitness model categories.
Miami Pro – Popular fitness model federation known for physique and commercial model divisions.
FMG – Fitness Model Global federation focused on aesthetic model-style physiques.
Miss Fitness Angels – Female-focused federation specialising in bikini and fitness model categories.