In This Article:
- How to Watch On-Site
- How to Watch Online (U.S. Viewers)
- U.S. Broadcast Schedule
- How to Watch Online (International Viewers)
- International Broadcast Schedule
- Heat Sheets
- Livestream Links
- FAQ
The CrossFit Games are an opportunity for our global community to gather and celebrate both in-person and virtually as we crown the Fittest on Earth®. The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games will mark the 17th year of worldwide competition, which has included athletes from more than 120 countries.
Get ready to share in the excitement of finding the Fittest on Earth. There are two ways to experience the Games: attend the festival live or watch at home on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, and others. We will break down all the watch options in this article.
Watch On-Site
The best way to experience the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games is live and in person. Festival tickets are still available.
If you already have tickets, check out this guide to the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Fan Experience for a breakdown of all activities, schedules, food, vendors, and more while you are on-site.
Watch Online (U.S. Viewers)
The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games will have live broadcasts and studio-style shows scheduled, Aug. 3-6.
CrossFit and ESPN announced the return of the CrossFit Games to ESPN platforms as four days of the worldwide fitness championships will air across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+.
“We are thrilled to be back on the preeminent platform for sports as CrossFit’s top athletes showcase their fitness on the very highest stage,” said Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit. “This partnership with ESPN will help us grow our incredibly supportive community and show millions of people how CrossFit can offer the most direct path to health and fitness for anyone willing to show up and put in the work.”
You can watch the individual and team divisions live on ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch from Thursday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 6. A two-hour block will be dedicated to the ESPN+ broadcast each day. Viewers will need to have access to ESPN+ to view that broadcast live.
The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Age-Group and Adaptive competitions will be broadcast live on Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch from Tuesday, Aug. 1, through Thursday, Aug. 3. These divisions will feature a fixed camera and one in-arena announcer, with additional daily coverage across CrossFit Games social channels.
Broadcast Schedule (U.S. Only)
| Time (Eastern Time Zone) | Streaming Platforms |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Aug. 3 | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 3:15 – 4:50 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| 5:15 – 7:55 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Friday, Aug. 4 | |
| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 6:15 – 8:50 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4 – 5:55 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Sunday, Aug. 6 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3: 55 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4:25 – 5:45 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
Watch Online (International Viewers)
International viewers can watch the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games broadcast on Games.CrossFit.com, Youtube, Facebook, and Twitch.
Broadcast Schedule (International Only)
| Time (Eastern Time Zone) | Streaming Platforms |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Aug. 3 | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |
| 5:15 – 7:55 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Friday, Aug. 4 | |
| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 6:15 – 9 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |
| 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Sunday, Aug. 6 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3: 55 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |
Heat Sheets
Are you hoping to watch a specific athlete? Heat sheets for each event will be available on the CrossFit Games Press Page each day. They will allow you to view which athletes will be in each heat, lane assignments, and heat times.
Livestream Links
- Day 1: Age Group and Adaptive
- Day 2: Age Group and Adaptive
- Day 3: Age Group, Adaptive and Teams
- Day 1: Individual
- Day 2: Individual and Teams
- Day 3: Individual and Teams
- Day 4: Individual and Teams
FAQ
CrossFit Games on ESPN: You’ve got questions, we have answers.
Q: Why are you back on ESPN?
A: Being on ESPN allows CrossFit’s athletes to showcase their fitness on the very highest stage and will introduce the sport to millions of people who just might be inspired to visit an affiliate themselves.
Q: Does the ESPN announcement mean I can’t see my favorite events in the U.S. without a subscription?
A: No. You’ll still be able to watch them live on Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, with the exception of exclusive ESPN windows. Coverage during those windows will be available on Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch the following morning.
Q: What does “exclusive window” mean? How long are those windows?
A: Exclusive windows on ESPN last for two hours. During those time periods, live coverage of individual and team events in the U.S. will only air on ESPN or ESPN2 (plus ESPN+).
Q: When are the exclusive windows happening each day?
A: Thursday: 3-5 p.m. ET on ESPN2; Friday: 7-9 p.m. ET on ESPN; Saturday: 4-6 p.m. ET on ESPN; Sunday: 4-6 p.m. on ESPN2.
Q: How will the ESPN deal affect my ability to watch outside the U.S.?
A: It won’t. International viewers will have access to all of the same content as U.S. viewers, and will be able to enjoy the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games on Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. View the section "Watch Online (International Viewers)" for more information.