The season begins: key dates, Open format, and how to prep now with Hustle Up.
Registration for the 2026 CrossFit® Open is now live, officially launching this year’s CrossFit® Games season and the first step of the competitive journey.
The Open will run from February 26 to March 16, with its classic three-week structure. A new workout is released each Thursday, and athletes have until the following Monday to complete it and submit their score. Workouts must be completed at an official CrossFit® affiliate, or recorded and submitted via video for validation.
But the Open is more than just a qualifier. For thousands of athletes, it’s a yearly checkpoint, a moment of shared focus, consistency, and celebration. Boxes everywhere adjust schedules, organize internal events, and bring the community together around this annual ritual.
Those who qualify will move on to the Quarterfinals in March and the Semifinals between April and June, ultimately leading to the CrossFit® Games.
Meanwhile, smart preparation starts now. On Hustle Up, you can find Open-focused programs via the Search tab and use the Map to locate nearby affiliates, especially useful if you’re away from your home gym during competition weeks.