The world’s strongest league is making its debut in the United States as the Strongman Champions League (SCL) launches the first-ever league event for SCL USA in Toledo, Ohio on Friday, September 19, 2025. The international competition continues the following day in nearby Sandusky. Don’t miss jaw-dropping displays of strength and unbelievable action as the strongest athletes descend on Toledo and Sandusky for an action-packed weekend in Northwest Ohio. Admission is free for both days of events.
Day one in Toledo will feature festivities and competition preview held outdoors near Maumee Bay Brewing Co. and the Ohio Plate Glass building, the future home of Foundation Steel and Mosser Construction’s Toledo operations. Over a dozen top SCL athletes will take on a medley of unbelievable challenges, including steel beam flips, sledgehammer demolition and more. Food trucks, vendor booths, and opportunities to meet and see the athletes up close will round out the evening.
“We’re full steam ahead preparing and very excited to bring SCL to the U.S. for the first time ever,” said Ilya Khazov, SCL Competitor and Promoter, Guinness World Record holder, and Strongest Man in Cyprus. “We have champions from all over the world ready to compete and put on something incredible for Toledo and Sandusky this September. This is going to be a fantastic event with some unique elements that are being made possible through great partnerships in Northwest Ohio.”
Day two will include the main day of competition and an accompanying festival that will take place on Saturday, September 20 in Downtown Sandusky on Shoreline Drive. These competition events are said to truck pull, a dramatic keg toss into the bay, and other exciting challenges.
The Strongman Champions League is an elite global competition series featuring 16 thrilling stages hosted in locations across the world. The league brings together the strongest athletes, renowned referees, and expert organizers to create one of the most compelling spectacles in strength sports. Each competition is set against a dynamic backdrop that reflects the cultural and traditional elements of its host country.
Strongman Champions League has showcased international strength and high-level competition for seventeen seasons in its namesake docuseries, now streaming on Amazon Prime, Peacock, and other platforms.
SCL USA is being brought to Toledo through the collaboration and support of local partners including Destination Toledo, Foundation Steel, Mosser Construction, and Shores & Islands Ohio.
For event updates, athlete features, and behind-the-scenes coverage, visit the Strongman Champions League website and follow SCL USA on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
