REGISTER NPC OPEN (SATURDAY)
Registration Fee is $150 per class
Registration Deadline: April 11 at 6:00pm
Late entry fee (4/12-4/19) is $225 for the first class, $300 for walk-up registrations
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. We have made a commitment to provide you with a top notch, professional NPC event. By submitting your registration, you are committing to be part of it as well. No refunds will be issued.
Visit the Competitor Info Page for complete information
This event is a National Qualifier. The top 2 placings in each Open Class qualify for nationals. Masters athletes qualify for Masters Nationals regardless of placing.
- Athletes must be at least 18 years of age by the day of show
- Competitors ages 18 and 19 entered in any division must show proof of age
- Must have current year NPC membership by day of athlete check-in to compete – www.npcusamembership.com
- Competitors may compete in as many divisions as they would like and are eligible for (i.e. Open & Novice, Physique & Bodybuilding, etc)
REGISTER NPC NATURAL (SUNDAY)
Registration Fee is $150 per class + $50 polygraph fee (per athlete)
Registration Deadline: April 11 at 6:00pm
Late entry fee (4/12-4/19) is $225 for the first class, $300 for walk-up registrations
Walk-up registrations must be done on Thursday evening in order to schedule polygraph testing.
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. We have made a commitment to provide you with a top notch, professional NPC event. By submitting your registration, you are committing to be part of it as well. No refunds will be issued.
Visit the Competitor Info Page for contest info and NPC NATURAL RULES page for complete details on banned substances.
This event is a Ben Weider & Pittsburgh Natural qualifier. All NPC athletes competing in the Emerald Cup Natural qualify.
IFBB PRO (FRIDAY)
IFBB PRO athletes must register through their IFBB PRO membership portal. IFBB Pro Deadline is April 19. No class additions or changes will be accepted after this time. See the IFBB Pro Website for details.
IFBB Pro Masters: Check in Thursday, April 23 at 4:00pm. IFBB Pro Masters Entry fee is $200 per class to cover administrative costs and prize monies ($500 for 1st place in each age category).
IFBB Pro Natural: Check in Thursday at 4:00pm. A drug test fee will be collected with registration. All athletes will be polygraph tested and top 2 placings will also be tested by urinalysis.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
4:00pm – IFBB Pro Check In – Meydenbauer 4th floor, Room 405
5:30-7:00pm – NPC CHECK IN (Optional early check-in for all NPC athletes – Meydenbauer 4th floor, Room 405)
7:00pm – NPC Athlete Meeting, Room 405
FRIDAY, APRIL 23 – 3:00PM (Single Session)
IFBB Natural Pro Classes
IFBB Natural Pro Fitness
IFBB Natural Pro Bodybuilding
IFBB Natural Pro Men’s Physique
IFBB Natural Pro Women’s Physique
IFBB Natural Pro Wellness
IFBB Natural Pro Bikini
IFBB Masters Pro Classes
IFBB Masters Pro Men’s Bodybuilding
IFBB Masters Pro Classic Physique
IFBB Masters Pro Men’s Physique
IFBB Masters Pro Women’s Physique
IFBB Masters Pro Figure
IFBB Masters Pro Wellness
IFBB Masters Pro Bikini
IFBB Masters Pro Fit Model
12:00-1:00PM – Final Check in for Saturday athletes, (Meydenbauer 4th floor, Room 405)
1:00PM – Athlete meeting
SATURDAY, APRIL 24 – 9:00AM Prejudging, 5:00PM Finals
NPC Classes
Men’s Bodybuilding
Classic Men’s Physique
Men’s Physique
Fitness
Women’s Bodybuilding
Women’s Physique
Figure
Wellness
Bikini
Fit Model
8:00AM-9:00PM – Drug Screening – Meydenbauer 4th floor, Room 403
12:00-1:00PM – Final Check in for Sunday athletes (Meydenbauer 4th floor, Room 405)
1:00PM – Athlete meeting
SUNDAY, APRIL 25 – NPC LINEAR EMERALD CUP NATURAL
This event will run as a combined session with all classes being judged in the morning followed by a brief intermission and finals in the afternoon.
9:00AM – Prejudging followed by short intermission and Finals
Men’s Bodybuilding
Classic Men’s Physique
Men’s Physique
Fitness
Women’s Bodybuilding
Women’s Physique
Figure
Wellness
Bikini
Fit Model
VENUE
The Emerald Cup Bodybuilding & Fitness Expo is hosted in beautiful Bellevue, WA at the Meydenbauer Center. Located just 9 miles east of Seattle and with easy access from I-405, I-90 and Highway 520 getting to Bellevue is an easy trip whether you drive or fly.
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Website: www.meydenbauer.com
HOTEL & TRAVEL
The Courtyard Marriott is the official host hotel of the 2026 LINEAR Emerald Cup Bodybuilding & Fitness Expo. Located just 1 block from the Meydenbauer Center, the Courtyard offers exceptional convenience for athletes and spectators alike.
The group rate is $177 per night for a King or $191 for a double Queen room. Athletes and attendees may receive this rate from Wednesday, April 22 – Monday, April 27 and must book by April 1 to receive the discount.
Reserve Your Room11010 NE 8th Street Bellevue, Washington 98004 – Ph: 425-454-5888
Important Note: Competitors should bring their own linens and blankets if staying at ANY hotel for this event. Please be respectful of hotel linens and furniture. You will be billed for any damages caused by tanning agents. We recommend purchasing the “Cocoon Travel Sheet” which you can sleep in to prevent damage to bedding.
For alternate hotel options click below
TICKETS
Weekend Pass – Includes General Admission access to the entire Emerald Cup weekend
VIP Reserved Day Pass – Provides a Premium Reserved seat for both Prejudging and Finals for the day purchased
Reserved Finals Tickets (Saturday only) – Reserved seat in center section for 5:00pm Finals
General Admission Tickets – Open seating in side or rear sections
No discounted kid’s tickets are available for this venue. Only infants in arms will be admitted without paid admission.
Tickets are ONLY available for Will-Call pick-up and will not be mailed.
General Admission tickets are available at the box office on day of show CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR
Athletes will receive complimentary General Admission access on the day they are not competing. Anyone not competing must have a ticket OR trainer’s pass to attend, no exceptions!
TRAINERS
Subscribe to the athlete email list to be included for information pertaining to schedules, rosters, deadlines and more.
TRAINER PASS
$200 for Emerald Cup Weekend Trainer’s Pass (includes all 3 days)
$130 for Emerald Cup Natural Trainer Pass Only (may only be picked up Sunday morning)
Trainer’s Passes are available on site only, with current NPC or IFBB membership. Ribic Productions reserves the right to refuse issuance of trainer passes to anyone. Pass provides general admission seating so no additional ticket is required.
The trainer pass provides general admission into the venue for both judging and finals as well as access to the back stage/pump up are. Only trainers with valid a pass will be allowed in the competitor prep, pump up and back stage areas.
All trainers must be current members of the NPC or IFBB. You will be required to show your current NPC or IFBB card to purchase your pass (www.npcregistration.com).
Rules
- No tanning spray equipment of any kind will be permitted. Center Stage Tan is the only tanning company allowed on-site.
- NO PHOTOGRAPHY PERMITTED BACKSTAGE
- You must wear a wrist band at all times. Tampering with the bands in any way will cause you to lose your band and have to purchase another.
- No one except competitors are allowed in the immediate staging area. This is the area where they are “on deck”.
- Listen to any and all instructions by our staff. Our staff has the final word in any dispute with their instructions.
- Be polite and considerate to all.
- When not helping your clients please go out front and find an empty seat.
- NO MEN ARE ALLOWED IN THE WOMEN’S DRESSING AREA!!
Competitors and trainers may only get ready in the dressing rooms and pump up area. Anyone pumping up, oiling up, tanning, doing make up, etc. in the public areas that are not designated for prepping i.e. main bathrooms, walkways, on the carpeting, etc…ANYWHERE ELSE – will be immediately disqualified and escorted from the venue.
TANNING AND GLAM
Center Stage Tan is the exclusive on-site provider for tanning as well as hair and makeup services. Book your appointment today before the schedule is full! Center Stage Tan will be backstage the day of the show to help you. Their color is specially formulated for contest stage and lighting.
Your entry fee does not cover spray tanning so be sure to contact directly and schedule with them.
Trainers may not bring in any airbrush tanning equipment or do any airbrush tanning on the premises! Any trainer tanning their competitor back-stage or in the pavilion will be asked to leave and the competitor disqualified. We are adamant about this as the tanning creams/sprays can damage the venue.
DREAM TAN AND COOKING SPRAYS (PAM, ETC) ARE PROHIBITED!
NPC Photographer Mark Mason will be the Official on-stage Contest Photographer and Videographer. Contact Mark directly for further information at markmason@mindspring.com or to pre-order your contest stage photos visit:
MARK MASON MEDIA
- Cell phone photography and video is permitted.
- No cameras, photography or video equipment will be allowed in the auditorium.
- No professional photography is allowed.
- No soliciting of photo or video services is allowed on the premises.
- No camera bags, tripods and other equipment is allowed in the auditorium.
- Spectators who bring cameras into the facility will be required to leave.
NPC Photographer Mark Mason will be the Official on-stage Contest Photographer and Videographer. Contact Mark directly for further information at markmason@mindspring.com or to pre-order your contest stage photos visit:
OFFICIAL STAGE PHOTOGRAPHER
Identity Crisis Studio is BACK!
Backdrop photography will be available in the venue area during the show. Book a custom photo package in your suit or bring outfits to change into for this unique opportunity!
IDENTITY CRISIS STUDIO PORTRAITS
Will Wittmann Photography will be joining us this year for artistic stage shots of the IFBB/NPC LINEAR Emerald Cup and Emerald Cup Natural. DM Will via his Instagram page for more info.
ARTISTIC STAGE PHOTOS
