The 2025 CrossFit Open is entering its final week, as the third stage of the competition is starting on March 13th. However, similar to previous stages, the last week will commence with the announcement of Workout 25.3. It is predicted to be the most entertaining announcement of the entire 2025 CrossFit Open, as it will feature an incredible matchup.
2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.3 Announcement
The livestream for the Workout 25.3 announcement of the 2025 CrossFit Open will be available on the CrossFit Games website and YouTube channel.
As scheduled, the announcement of the 2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.3 will take place on March 13th at 12 p.m. PT. The ceremony will be held in Glenmont, New York, gathering dozens of fans and a few of the world’s fittest athletes. For those participating in the 2025 CrossFit Open, the deadline for Workout 25.3 video submissions is March 17th at 5 p.m. PT.
Being the final workout of the 2025 CrossFit Open, once the results for 25.3 are in, the overall results of the first qualifying stage for the CrossFit Games will be revealed. From there, the best athletes will secure a spot in the 2025 CrossFit Semifinals, where they will have a chance to qualify for the Games.
Watch the live announcement of Workout 25.3 here:
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Matchup Overview
The 2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.3 announcement will feature an incredible matchup between three athletes. All three are competitors in the men’s division and are some of the fittest men on earth. It is arguably the greatest matchup across all three workouts, considering that it features the reigning CrossFit Games champion.
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The one to look out for is obviously James Sprague, the winner of the 2024 CrossFit Games and the Fittest Man On Earth. Sprague is still in his early 20s, but he has a lot of experience in the sport. He has been competing since 2016, but made a name for himself in the last two years. Apart from winning the Games, James also started off the 2025 season with a win at the Wodapalooza Miami.
Dallin Pepper was one of Sprague’s biggest rivals at last year’s CrossFit Games, ultimately finishing in second place with just 21 points less. He has competed at the highest stage three times already, and is looking to return this year as well. His rivalry with Sprague will undoubtedly span throughout the entire season, and it starts at the 2025 CrossFit Open Workout 25.3.
The third man in the matchup could be a threat for both Pepper and Sprague, as he is no stranger to winning events at the highest stage. The man in question is Jayson Hopper, the 4th place finisher from the most recent CrossFit Games. He is the most experienced athlete in the matchup, having reached the finals on four occasions. However, Hopper will hope to finally make it onto the podium this year.
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The first two workouts of the 2025 CrossFit Open proved to be nothing short of spectacular, which is why the expectations for Workout 25.3 are set so high. That’s why the CrossFit Open organizers chose to invite the top-ranking athletes from last year’s CrossFit Games, paving the way for one of the most exciting duels ever witnessed.
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