Las Vegas has never been short on places to see and be seen.
This September, Dragon’s Lair Gym is bringing the Home of Champions to Palms Casino Resort for the 2026 Olympia Weekend, and this year, the experience is unlike anything the Lair has built before.
From September 23–26, the Dragon’s Lair Olympia Pop-Up Gym Presented by GNC will take over Greene St. and extend onto the adjoining Palms pool deck, transforming one of Vegas’ most distinctive venues into a fully functioning training destination.
And calling it a “pop-up gym” almost doesn’t do it justice.
Dragon Lair
This is the Lair, Reimagined
Greene St.’s urban-inspired interior will be completely transformed. Guests will weave through a series of rooms, each specially curated for the optimal lifting experience, before the Lair spills outside onto the Palms pool deck.
Different spaces. Different energy. One continuous training environment built around the energy of Olympia Weekend and the culture of Dragon’s Lair.
“Every year, we ask ourselves how we can make the Olympia Pop-Up bigger, better and more memorable,” says 7x 212 Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis. “This year, we’re taking what makes the Lair special and building an entirely new experience around Greene St. and the Palms. Every room has a purpose, every detail is intentional, and when you add the poolside element and the energy of Olympia Weekend, it’s going to be something people haven’t experienced before.”
GNC
Built To Train. Built for Olympia.
Presented by GNC, the 2026 Dragon’s Lair Olympia Pop-Up Gym will feature strength and performance equipment from NewTech Worldwide, American Barbell and MegaMass, with THOR Performance Flooring helping transform the venue for four days of serious training.
This isn’t an equipment showroom. You’re here to train.
And on Olympia Weekend, the person training beside you could be one of the best athletes in the world.
Olympia champions. IFBB Pros. Industry legends. Fitness personalities. Rising athletes. Fans from across the globe.
That’s the magic of the Dragon’s Lair Olympia Pop-Up. You don’t just watch Olympia Weekend happen. You become part of it.
Dragon Lair
Where Vegas Culture Meets the Home of Champions
The Palms has a history of bringing together athletes, entertainers, celebrities and some of the biggest personalities in culture. Dragon’s Lair has built its reputation on bringing together champions.
This September, those worlds meet.
Four days. One transformed venue. One chance to experience Dragon’s Lair during the biggest weekend in bodybuilding.
Dragon Lair
Four Days, One Lair. Only in Vegas.
The Dragon’s Lair Olympia Pop-Up Gym Presented by GNC will be open September 23–26 at Greene St. inside Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas:
Wednesday, September 23: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 24: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, September 25: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 26: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Single-day access is available, with passes available for advance purchase online.
