2026 CrossFit Games
| 2026 CrossFit Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue | SAP Center |
| Location | San Jose, California, USA |
| Dates | July 24–26, 2026 |
The 2026 CrossFit Games are the 20th edition of the competition in the sport of CrossFit scheduled to take place from July 24 to 26, 2026, at SAP Center in San Jose.[1]
The CrossFit Games return to California for its 20th anniversary. The quarterfinals, which were removed in 2025, were restored for this season.[2] The prize money this year again comes from 50% of the Open entry fees, with the individual winners expected to take home $312,000 each.[3]
Qualifications
Open
The first qualifying stage of CrossFit Games, the Open, started on February 26, 2026.[4] Three workouts will be held over three weeks, with the last workout ending on March 16.
- 26.1 – 20 x Wall Ball Shots; 18 x Box Jump Overs; 30 x Wall Ball Shots; 18 x Box Jump Overs; 40 x Wall Ball Shots; 18 x Medicine Ball Box Step Overs; 66 x Wall Ball Shots; 18 x Medicine Ball Box Step Overs; 40 x Wall Ball Shots; 18 x Box Jump Overs; 30 x Wall Ball Shots; 18 x Box Jump Overs; 20 x Wall Ball Shots (for time, 12 time cap)[5]
- 28.2 – 80-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunge; 20 alternating dumbbell snatches; 20 pull-ups; 80-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunge; 20 alternating dumbbell snatches; 20 chest-to-bar pull-ups; 80-foot dumbbell overhead walking lunge; 20 alternating dumbbell snatches; 20 ring muscle-ups (for time, 15 minutes time cap)[6]
- 26.3 – (2 Rounds) 12 Burpees Over Bar, 12 Cleans (65lb/95lb), 12 Thrusters; (2 Rounds) 12 Burpees Over Bar, 12 Cleans (75lb/115lb), 12 Thrusters; (2 Rounds) 12 Burpees Over Bar, 12 Cleans (85lb/135lb), 12 Thrusters[7]
Around 254,000 athletes registered for the Open, an increase of around 8.1% from 2025.[3][8]
The top 25% of the individual competitors proceed to the Quarterfinals. This is an increase from the top 10% of 2024.[9]
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals will be held from March 26 to 30, 2026.[9]
The top 2,000 competitors advance to the Semifinals.
Semifinals
The Semifinals will be held from April to June.
References
- ^ Rehfeldt, Courtney (October 22, 2025). "CrossFit Games Returning to California for 20th Anniversary". Athlete News.
- ^ Tabakovic, Vedad (September 30, 2025). "2026 CrossFit Games Season Structure Revealed — Return of the Quarterfinals". Fitness Volt.
- ^ a b Spin, Brian (March 17, 2026). "2026 CrossFit Games Season Prize Money Breakdown". The Barbell Spin.
- ^ Gralia, Luke (February 26, 2026). "The First CrossFit Open Workout of 2026 Is Here. How Crazy Is It?". Men's Journal.
- ^ Tracey, Andrew (27 February 2026). "CrossFit Open 26.1 Workout Breakdown – and Rich Froning's Pacing Plan". Men's Health.
- ^ Wild Hudson, Robbie (March 5, 2026). "CrossFit Open Workout 26.2 Has Been Revealed (Everything You Need to Know)". BoxRox.
- ^ Gralia, Luke (March 12, 2026). "The Final CrossFit Open 2026 Workout Is Here—And It's a Doozy". Men's Journal.
- ^ "CrossFit Open 2026".
- ^ a b Beers, Emily (September 17, 2025). "Quarterfinals Are Back: CrossFit Announces 2026 Season Details". Morning Chalk Up.
External links
- CrossFit Games official website