Four returning champions to compete to be Britain’s Strongest Man 2026
The line-up for Britain’s Strongest Man 2026 has been announced and it promises to be one of the most intriguing contests in strongman history.
Four returning champions will be among those going head-to-head at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on Saturday, 7th February, for the coveted Geoff Capes Memorial Trophy at the first event of next year’s Official Strongman World Tour from Giants Live.
Earlier this year, a record crowd of 8,500 were there to see Luke Stoltman take the title and the Scot is set to be back to defend his crown, alongside his brother – the three-times World’s Strongest Man and three-times Britain’s Strongest Man, Tom.
Joining the Stoltmans will be reigning Europe’s Strongest Man and reigning World Tours Finals winner Luke Richardson, and two-times Britain’s Strongest Man Adam Bishop.
Eight more strength powerhouses are part of the line-up, including 2019 Britain’s Strongest Man Graham Hicks, plus:
England’s Paddy Haynes, who placed second at Europe’s Strongest Man 2025
Four-times Wales Strongest Man Gavin Bilton
Andrew Flynn, the 2025 UK’s Strongest Man
2024 England’s Strongest Man Kane Francis
Ben Glasscock, 2025 Shaw Classic Open Winner
Scotland’s Strongest Man 2025 Callum Crozier
Ruairi O’Hagan, Ireland’s Strongest Man 2025
The dynamic dozen will compete over five incredible events – the Circus Press Medley, Car Walk, Axle Deadlift, Sack Toss and Power Stairs to lift the trophy renamed this year in memory of strength legend and two-times Britain’s Strongest Man Geoff Capes who died in 2024.
Darren Sadler, four-time World’s Strongest Man competitor and co-founder of Giants Live, said:
“Every year, the standard gets higher and the 2026 line-up is frankly one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. With multiple returning champions and new blood coming through, it’s impossible to call the winner. One thing is certain though, whoever lifts The Geoff Capes Memorial Trophy knows they will thoroughly deserve the title of being Britain’s Strongest Man.”