The full journey to the Games starts February 26
The 2026 CrossFit Games season marks a milestone year, celebrating 20 editions of finding the Fittest on Earth. It all begins with the Open, from February 26 to March 16, featuring three workouts released weekly.
This is the entry point for every division, Individual, Age Group, Adaptive and Teams, and the starting line for anyone aiming to compete at the Games.
The Quarterfinals are back and scheduled for March 26 to 30. The top 25% of individual athletes worldwide from the Open will qualify. Competitors will complete a set of workouts over five days and submit scores online.
The Semifinals will follow between April and June, with a mix of in-person and online formats depending on division. Events like the Age-Group and Team Online Semifinals will provide more athletes with access to qualification opportunities.
The season ends in July with the CrossFit Games, where only the 30 fittest men and 30 fittest women in the elite division will compete for the most prestigious title in the sport: Fittest on Earth.