ENTER THE LIONS DEN!

April 19 , 2026 Metepec, Mexico

THE LION HEART CLASSIC!


Welcome to the LION HEART CLASSIC ! We’re  excited to be bringing the 5th edition BACK to beautiful Metepec, EdoMex this April 19, 2026 year at the amazing Teatro Quimera. The LHC is sanctioned by the NPC Worldwide as a top tier regional event.

NPC Worldwide events are the ONLY pathway for competitors to earn their IFBB Pro League Pro Card. Competing in the LHC will earn competitors a qualification to any of the prestigious Pro Qualifiers in Mexico or any of the eligible International Pro Qualifiers outside of Mexico.


We invite you to ENTER THE LIONS DEN this April 19 2026

FOLLOW THESE 8 STEPS TO GETTING REGISTERED & ORGANIZED FOR THE LION HEART CLASSIC:

Step 1

JOIN THE NPC
To compete in the Lion Heart Classic, you must be a current member and in good standing with the NPC Worldwide. Click the button below to purchase your 2026 NPC Worldwide membership.

Step 2

GET REGISTERED!

Athletes must register online using the link below

   ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE PAID CASH at athlete check in April 18 2026 between 10:00 – 13:00.

class registration is $1500 Mx Peso

NOTE * Athletes are welcome to register in multiple classes and divisions except for women’s Fit Model

Step 3

FOLLOW US!
Follow our social Media pages to stay up to date on events and important rules and regulations. We also encourage athletes to tag us on their posts, we enjoy sharing the progress of our athletes use the #enterthelionsden and the links below.

Step 4

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

Best Western Metepec is our Official Host Hotel
Use the following discount code for reservations

Address:

Step 5

BOOK YOUR TAN + HAIR & MAKEUP
Be sure look your best by booking your spray tan, hair and makeup with our official service provider. No other tanning services will be allowed on site or backstage.

Step 6

PRE-ORDER STAGE PHOTO PACKAGES
This is your day and you want to make sure that you capture all of the important moments. Our Photographers will have the best seats in the theatre and will be the only ones allowed with professional cameras. Purchase to receive all of your stage time captured for you to look back on for years to come.

Step 7

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are sold

CASH ONLY at the door

day of the event.


VIP $800 peso

General ALL DAY $500 peso

Finals only  $400 peso

Coaches pass (NPC Membership required) $1500 peso

Step 8
trainer passes

BUY TRAINER PASSES
Trainer passes allow trainers access to the backstage where the athletes will be as well as access into the venue to view their athlete on stage. Trainers with Passes will have access to a dedicated Trainers Only section in the theatre that will allow them easy access back and forth with no issues. Only trainers with this pass will be granted this access.


Only trainers a current NPC/NPC WW membership and who purchase this pass will be granted access backstage.


Sold at Registration or at the Door – CASH ONLY

Helpfull

NPC RULES & REGULATIONS

Follow this below link for all Rules and regulations set by the NPC WorldWide

VENUE AND SCHEDULE

SHOW VENUE


 

TEATRO QUIMERA

Barrio del espiritu santo, Metepec, Edo de México,
Jesús Archundia d100, Espiritu Santo, 52140

ATHLETE CHECK-IN


Saturday April 18, 2026

Teatro Quimera
Barrio del espiritu santo, Metepec, Edo de México,
Jesús Archundia d100, Espiritu Santo, 52140

ALL ATHLETES – 10:00h

ATHLETE MEETING


Saturday April 18, 2026

Teatro Quimera
Barrio del espiritu santo, Metepec, Edo de México,
Jesús Archundia d100, Espiritu Santo, 52140
Mandatory for ALL athletes – 10:00h

SHOW TIMES


Sunday April 19, 2026

Teatro Quimera

Barrio del espiritu santo

Metepec, Edo de Mexico,

Jesús Archundia d100, Espiritu Santo, 52140

PREJUDGING: 9AM

FINALS:15:00PM

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