# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New York State Championships 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The 12th Annual New York State Armwrestling Championships are coming back to the Great New York State Fair… and somehow this event just keeps getting bigger, louder, and crazier every single year.

This isn’t just another tournament. This is the OFFICIAL New York State Championship and an official qualifier for the World Series of Armwrestling. Last year, New York produced the BIGGEST WSA qualifier in the country, and now the cameras are rolling into Syracuse to capture it all. WSA will be on-site filming for Prime & RAYD8, with the Championship Finals ultimately landing on ESPN.

This year we move into our own massive location, The Empire Room, between the Horticulture Building and Creative Arts Center. We’re talking a packed 300+ person venue, huge bar area, wall-to-wall action, and enough energy to shake the Fairgrounds. While over 104,893 people poured into the Fair during last year’s event, the armwrestling area became one of the wildest attractions on the grounds.

One State. One Championship. One Hell of a Show.

12th Annual New York State Championships

Date: Sunday, September 6, 2025

Start time: 1:00 pm

LOCATION:
The Great New York State Fair

DIRECTORS:
James Reid – reidyork@gmail.com / FB: @cnyarms

EVENT DATES & TIMES:
Sunday, September 6, 2026 –1:00 pm until Last Man Standing!!

WEIGH-INS:
Saturday, September 5, 2026 –5 pm to 8 pm - TBA
Early Remote Weigh-ins - TBA
Sunday, Weigh-In: 9 am till 12:00 pm
Weigh-in Location: NY State Fair
Reasonable clothing allowance (3 lbs)

DIVISIONS:
MEN CLASSES
Novice - 170, 209, 210+ (Less than 2 yrs in the sport)
Amateur - 154, 176, 198, 220, 242, 243+ (Less than 3 yrs in the sport)
Semi-Pro - 154, 176, 198, 220, 221+ (Over 3 yrs in the sport.)
Pro - 154, 176, 198, 220, 242, 243+ (Over 4 yrs in the sport)
*Masters (49+) - 170, 209, 210+
*Grand Masters (59+) - TBD (class split by weight)

WOMEN CLASSES
Women's AM - 160, 161+ (Less than 3 yrs in the sport)
Women's Pro - 143, 160, 161+ (Over 3 yrs in the sport)

KIDS & TEENS CLASSES
Kids (5-8) TBA* Both
Kids (9-12) TBA* Both
Teens (13-15) TBA* Male
Teens (13-15) TBA* Female
Teens (16-17) TBA* Male
Teens (16-17) TBA* Female

All divisions are left & right

WAF Rules and Certified Referees

COSTS:
Men: $40 per arm (first two arms)
Additional Men’s classes: $20 per arm
Women: $30 for both arms
Kids & Teens: $20 for both arms

Free Fair Tickets for Competitors!

MORE INFO AS WE GET CLOSER!!!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairmount/new-york-state-championships-2026/200030169960154
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, kids, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 201

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030169960154?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fairmount-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairmount
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Great New York State Fair
- **lat**: 43.0738
- **long**: -76.2221
- **full address**: Great New York State Fair, Fairmount, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is New York State Championships 2026 being held?
  - **A:** New York State Championships 2026 takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Great New York State Fair, Fairmount, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** New York State Championships 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairmount, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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