Rising Tide
Sunday, August 30 2026
Union Transfer, Philadelphia
One day, two sessions, a $15,000 prize pool.
The meet
On August 30, the Union Transfer of Philadelphia will host a powerlifting meet for the first time. Fans and powerlifters alike will come together to enjoy a meet in a one-of-a-kind venue, with a $15,000 prize pool on the line.
The day runs in two sessions. The Open Session kicks off at 9:00 AM. Primetime closes the day at 3:30 PM, when 24 lifters - 12 women and 12 men - take the platform.
Tickets
Tickets are valid for one session only. Even if you can't make the event in person, purchasing a ticket will enter you into a giveaway to win a framed custom SBD x Rising Tide singlet, signed by the winning athletes.
Prize pool
$15,000
Top female and top male lifter
1st place
$3,500
each
2nd place
$2,500
each
3rd place
$1,500
each
On the day
Custom SBD singlet
A Rising Tide SBD singlet, made for this meet only and sold in person at the event. Once they are gone, they will never be restocked.
Live on YouTube
Both sessions stream free on the 110 Percent YouTube channel, so you can follow every attempt from anywhere.
Run of show
Open Session
- 8:15 AMDoors open to spectators
- 9:00 AMLifting begins
Primetime Session
- 2:45 PMDoors open to spectators
- 3:30 PMLifting begins
- 8:00 PMAwards for both sessions
Follow the live board on LiftingCast for real attempt timing.
Venue
Union Transfer
1026 Spring Garden Street · Philadelphia, PA 19123
A 1,200 capacity concert hall in Callowhill, a few blocks from Spring Garden Station on the Broad Street Line.
Before you go
Does one ticket cover both sessions?
No. Each ticket is valid for a single session. An Open Session ticket gets you in at 8:15 AM for the 9:00 AM start, and a Primetime ticket gets you in at 2:45 PM for the 3:30 PM start.
Can I still enter as a lifter?
Registration is closed and the roster is set. For questions about future Powerlifting America meets, reach the meet director Peter Spence at pete@overreach.co.
Is it all ages?
Yes, both sessions are all ages. You need a government-issued photo ID and a wristband to be served at the bars.
Where should I buy tickets?
Buy through the AXS links on this page. AXS is Union Transfer's official ticketing provider, and tickets from resale sites can be invalid at the door. The venue box office also sells tickets at the door.
Can I shoot photo or video?
Phones and point-and-shoot cameras are fine. Detachable-lens cameras, professional video rigs, and flash are not permitted without prior clearance from the venue.
What can I bring in?
Keep bags small, under 18 by 18 inches. Outside food and drink, markers, spray paint, and any kind of weapon are not allowed.
Can I watch if I cannot make it to Philadelphia?
Yes. Both sessions stream free on the 110 Percent YouTube channel, and live attempts and results run on LiftingCast throughout the day.
