While the main event was the competition for the title of Mr. Olympia, several other events were held which includes the Amateur competition (the wellness category reached the amateur version of the tournament[2]) and sports expo.
On September 14, 2017, a press conference was held on Orleans Arena.
On September 16, 2017, the Men's Physique Olympia and Women's Physique Olympia judging and finals were held in the morning at Las Vegas Convention Center.
Phil Heath won his seventh consecutive Mr Olympia title, equalling Arnold Schwarzenegger's seven wins.
The record number of wins is eight, held by Lee Haney (1984–1991), and Ronnie Coleman (1998–2005).