The 2026 CrossFit Games season is already in mind for many athletes and fans, with everyone anticipating the return of intense events from qualifiers to the finals. Well, the organizers have recently turned to Instagram and revealed what we can expect to see in 2026. This includes new changes to the structure of the season, schedule, and more.
2026 CrossFit Games Season Structure
Although it is still in the early stages, we already know some notable information about the 2026 CrossFit Games season. Most notably, it will kick off on February 26th and span all the way until late July.
2026 CrossFit Open
The CrossFit Open will be the first stage of the 2026 CrossFit Games season. It is set to follow a similar routine as in previous years, as everyone will have the opportunity to compete and potentially proceed to the next stage. The Open will consist of three weeks of competition, with one workout released each week The participants will submit their performances virtually. But they will need to follow the standard since all videos will be reviewed.
- Open Workout 26.1 — February 26 – March 2
- Open Workout 26.2 — March 5 – 9
- Open Workout 26.3 — March 12 – 16
2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals
The biggest difference between the 2025 and 2026 seasons is the return of the Quarterfinals. The top 25% of athletes from the Open will advance to the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals. Moreover, the top 2,000 men and women will make it out of the Quarterfinals and into the next stage. The Quarterfinals will also be held virtually, meaning that the competitors will have to submit videos of their performances in set workouts.
- Individual Quarterfinals — March 26 – 30
- Age-Group Quarterfinals — March 26 – 30
2026 CrossFit Semifinals
The penultimate stage of the 2026 CrossFit Games season is the Semifinals. The format of the Semifinals will present the athletes with an opportunity to compete in person, online, or both to compete for a spot at the Games. However, it seems that the online / virtual Semifinals will serve as a last-chance qualifier once all in-person competitions are done. So, that should serve as an incentive for top athletes to compete head-to-head against other competitors.
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The exact dates for the 2026 CrossFit Semifinals have not been revealed yet. However, they are scheduled to take place between April and July.
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As for the finals, aka the 2026 CrossFit Games, the exact date and location are still unknown. However, it has been indicated that the Games will take place at some point in July. The roster size remains unchanged, as the top 30 men and top 30 women will battle for the title of Fittest On Earth. While there is still a lot of information to be revealed, the 2026 CrossFit Games season structure and schedule allow athletes to start planning their approach in hopes of achieving the best results possible.
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