The Strongman Open 2025

Giants Live brings the BIGGEST names in all Strength Sports together for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Giants Live are returning to the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, bringing you muscle to the midlands and a huge dose of incredible strongman action! We are incredibly excited to be returning to Birmingham and bringing the strongest men in the world.

The Strongman Open welcomes the greatest names in Strongman and offers them a chance to go head to head in 5 tests of strength, speed and raw power in order to crown just one man the Strongman Open Champion! As seen on Channel 5 at Christmas, this is a live jaw-dropping, inspirational and larger than life strength sport and entertainment show at its absolute biggest and best! There is something for the whole family to enjoy. There is only one Official Strongman World Arena Tour and this is it!

Our performance times are usually confirmed closer to the show. We’ll post the times as soon as we can get them, so check back about a week before for updates.

All bags are searched prior to entry; therefore, to help speed things up and ensure your safety, we'd prefer if you didn't bring a bag to our venue.

Now, we understand some of you will definitely need to bring some essential bits to the show, if you do, then your bag **MUST** be the following...

No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted

Check out our Bag Policy

Seated: Under 14 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs + with a valid ticket, into the venue. (i.e. 14yrs and over can come into the building on their own with a valid ticket).

Standing: Under 14 year olds are not permitted on a standing floor.
14 and 15 year olds are only permitted on a standing floor when accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs +.

Arrive early and rock your taste buds with our amazing food and drink before the show starts!

Tuck into epic burgers with all the trimmings, or enjoy Loaded Fries piled with a variety of topping, and so much more. Vegan and NGCI menus are available, just ask our friendly staff.

Fancy and drink? We've got loads of bars across both floors of the arena, including favourites like Pravha, Stowford Press, Brewdog, so you'll have plenty of options to quench your thirst and get ready for an unforgettable night. 

Take a look inside the arena to plan your visit!