Masskrugstemmen Contest
Congratulations to the Oktoberfest 2026 Masskrugstemmen Winners!
With strength and stamina our contestants raised their steins and gave it their all. Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to everyone who participated and cheered them on.
You helped make this year’s competition a memorable highlight of Oktoberfest. We raise our steins to you all.
Check out the winners below and join us in congratulating them!
First Weekend Winners
| Male | Ivan Johnson (Time 5:50) |
| Female | Lis Uildenhoven (Time 2:54) |
Second Weekend Winners
| Male | Charlie Wirth (Time 5:00) |
| Female | Rebecca Rodriguez (Time 2:45) |
Third Weekend Winners
| Male | Matthew Campo (Time 4:17) |
| Female | Yvette Goitia (Time 2:52) |
What is the sport of “Masskrugstemmen”?
It is a Bavarian sport; the name translates loosely into the lifting of a liter mug of beer. The “Masskrug”, a 1-liter Stein, is to be held with one arm, completely stretched out and parallel to the floor – the goal is simple: to hold the Stein up as long as possible. It’s a balance between the right technique and strength. The full 1-liter “Mass” weighs about 5 lbs.!
