The line-up for Britain’s Strongest Man 2026 has been announced, with organisers saying it promises to be one of the most intriguing contests in history.

Four returning champions will be among those going head-to-head at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on Saturday, February 7 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 saw Luke Stoltman take the title and the Scot is set to be back to defend his crown, alongside his brother – the three-time World’s Strongest Man and three-time Britain’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman.

Joining the Stoltmans will be reigning Europe’s Strongest Man and reigning World Tour Finals winner, Luke Richardson, from Harrogate, and two-time Britain’s Strongest Man, Adam Bishop.

placeholder image — Europe’s Strongest Man and reigning World Tour Finals winner, Luke Richardson

Luke celebrated victory in the final event of The Official Strongman World Tour, just months after suffering a serious injury.

The 28-year-old underwent major biceps surgery earlier in the year but returned on October 18 to win the World Tour Finals in Glasgow.

Eight more strength powerhouses are part of the line-up, including:

2019 Britain’s Strongest Man, Graham Hicks.

Luke Stoltman is set to be back to defend his crown in 2026

England’s Paddy Haynes, who placed second at Europe’s Strongest Man 2025.

Four-time 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 dozen will compete over five 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-time 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.”

Tickets for Britain’s Strongest Man are on sale now at www.giants-live.com/bethere