Chicago Pro Returns for Its 15th Edition
The Chicago Pro returns to Rosemont, Illinois, on July 17–18, 2026, bringing another major weekend of IFBB Professional League and NPC competition to The Westin O’Hare.
Now celebrating its 15th edition, the event has established itself as an important fixture on the North American professional bodybuilding calendar. Presented by Wings of Strength and Fit Body Fusion and promoted by Tim Gardner Productions, the weekend will feature the Chicago Open Pro, Chicago Masters Pro and NPC Celsius Chicago Extravaganza National Qualifier.
For women’s bodybuilding followers, the main Open Pro programme will begin on Friday, July 17.
Women’s Physique prejudging is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. alongside the Wellness division. The Figure competition will follow at 3:00 p.m., sharing its prejudging session with Classic Physique.
All four Friday Open Pro divisions will return for the finals beginning at 5:00 p.m., when the Chicago Pro champions will be crowned.
The second day of professional competition will take place on Saturday, July 18. Open Fitness, 212 Bodybuilding, Bikini and Men’s Physique prejudging will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the finals at 2:30 p.m.
The Chicago Masters Pro will add an extensive programme of age-group competition on Friday morning. Women’s Bodybuilding and Figure will feature Over 40, Over 45, Over 50, Over 55 and Over 60 classes. Women’s Physique will include Over 40, Over 45, Over 50 and Over 55 categories, while Masters Bikini and Wellness will also form part of the programme.
Unlike some previous editions associated with Wings of Strength, the official 2026 Open Pro schedule does not list an Open Women’s Bodybuilding contest. Women’s Bodybuilding is currently included only within the Chicago Masters Pro programme.
With Women’s Physique and Figure both scheduled for Friday, the opening day will provide the main focus for Hardcore FBB coverage. Confirmed lineups, athlete previews, contest results and post-show analysis will be added as official information becomes available.
women’s physique official results
BROOKE WALKER WINS THE 2026 CHICAGO PRO
What an epic battle in the Women’s Physique division at the 15th edition of the prestigious Chicago Pro.
As expected, the final showdown came down to two Olympian titans: Brooke Walker and Paula Ranta.
Paula brought the volume, muscular density and the kind of hardcore conditioning that has already earned her victories at both the New York Pro and Pittsburgh Pro this season.
But in Chicago, Brooke’s balance, proportions, shape and overall aesthetic package gave her the edge and the 2026 Olympia qualification.
They will meet again at the Olympia this September, where Paula was already qualified and Brooke has now officially secured her place.
A massive shout-out to Jennifer Dees, who delivered an outstanding third-place finish in her pro debut. We followed her entire preparation, and the package she presented in Chicago showed exactly what she is capable of. This is only the beginning. An Olympia qualification feels like a matter of when, not if.
Congratulations also to Donna Jones for taking fifth place and proving once again that age is only a number. She also secured her qualification for the 2027 Masters Olympia.
Massive respect to all 17 athletes who stepped onto the Chicago stage. These deep, competitive lineups are exactly what Women’s Physique needs.
This division delivered another show to be proud of.
