The 2024 CrossFit Games will mark the 18th year of worldwide competition, bringing the world’s most elite athletes to Fort Worth, Texas, to crown the Fittest on Earth from Aug. 8-11, 2024.
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, ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, and others.
Here is a breakdown of all watch options and broadcast schedules so you don’t miss a minute of the action. This article will be updated as information is released.
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How to Watch — U.S. Viewers
How to Watch on ESPN
The CrossFit Games will return to ESPN platforms. All four days of competition will be presented across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+ from Aug. 8-11.
The entirety of the CrossFit Games will be broadcast on ESPN+ so fans will never miss a minute of the action. Each day will also feature an exclusive window in the United States for streaming on ESPN+ that coincides with the telecasts on ESPN or ESPN2.
Replays of the daily two-hour ESPN+ exclusive content will be available via CrossFit’s YouTube channel 12 hours after the original broadcast.
"In 2023, ESPN gave CrossFit fans access to the largest ecosystem in sports, providing exciting new ways to enjoy the Games while also inspiring many people to visit a local affiliate for the first time,” said Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit. “The quality and reach of coverage ESPN provides is unparalleled, and we’re thrilled to partner with them to showcase the fittest athletes on Earth once again.”
ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+ Exclusive Telecast Schedule
| Date | Time (Eastern Time Zone) | ESPN Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Aug. 8 | 7 p.m.-9 p.m. | ESPN2 and ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| Friday, Aug. 9 | 9 p.m.-11 p.m. | ESPN2 and ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| Saturday, Aug. 10 | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. | ESPN2 and ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| Sunday. Aug. 11 | 4 p.m.-6 p.m. | ESPN and ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
How to Watch Online
Outside of the television broadcast and exclusive streaming window on ESPN+, U.S.-based fans will be able to access the broadcasts on a number of platforms, including Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube.
When to Watch
The 2024 CrossFit Games schedule is available at Games.CrossFit.com.
How to Watch — International Viewers
How to Watch on TV
There are a growing number of international television viewing opportunities that will reach more than 281 million homes in 116 countries during the 2024 CrossFit Games.
“The idea that we’ll be reaching millions of homes around the globe truly speaks to the strength of the overall CrossFit community,” said Jay DeCoons, Vice President of Global Affiliates at CrossFit. “We have significant goals in front of us, and continued worldwide expansion is one of them. These broadcasts will not only reach our current fans, affiliates, and members, but also help expose new audiences to CrossFit.”
The list of international broadcast partners for the 2024 CrossFit Games extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.
| Country / Territory | Broadcast Partner |
|---|---|
| Australia | ESPN |
| Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) | SIA, TV3 |
| Brazil | Bandsports, ESPN |
| Canada | Sportsnet |
| China | HUYA, Tencent Sports |
| Latin America* | ESPN, TV Azteca |
| New Zealand | ESPN |
| Pacific Islands | ESPN |
| Philippines | Tap |
| Spain | La Liga, Mediapro |
| Sub Saharan Africa** | Supersport |
| Taiwan | Sportcast |
*Latin America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and Ascension Island. Caribbean: Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, the Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, St. Bart, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent & Grenada, Suriname, Turks & Caicos, Trinidad & Tobago.
**Sub Saharan Africa: South Africa, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory, Coast Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Seychelles, Socotra, St. Helena and Ascension, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, Chad, Djibouti, Mauritania. Somalia (including Somaliland), Sudan and South Sudan, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zimbabwe.
How to Watch Online
International-based fans can watch the entirety of the 2024 CrossFit Games on a number of platforms, including Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube.
There will be no ESPN exclusivity window for international broadcasts. Viewers can watch the action on the platforms listed above for the entirety of the competition.
When to Watch
The 2024 CrossFit Games schedule is available at Games.CrossFit.com.
New this season, the 2024 CrossFit Games will feature the individual and team divisions only. CrossFit partnered with WheelWOD Games, Pit Teen Throwdown, and Legends Championship to host the adaptive, teenage, and masters championships at later dates. This update will help to grow the CrossFit Games championship competition and create new opportunities to shine a spotlight on athletes across all divisions.
How to Watch On-Site
The 2024 CrossFit Games will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The four-day event will be held from Thursday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 11.
In addition to enjoying the competition inside Dickies Arena, fans can enjoy all the fun at the CrossFit Festival Experience inside Will Rogers Memorial Center, located just down the street. The CrossFit Festival Experience is free and open to the public. There will be more than 200,000 square feet of vendors and sponsors, a livestream viewing area, 10,000+ square feet of spectator workout space, opportunities to try the same workouts as the athletes, and more! The entire city of Fort Worth will be geared up for the Games, offering great opportunities for dining, drinking, and enjoying activities throughout the city.
Learn More About the 2024 CrossFit Games
- Get to Know the 2024 CrossFit Games Athletes
- The CrossFit Games Overview
- A Guide to the 2024 CrossFit Games Season
- 2024 CrossFit Games Ticket Information
- Learn More About the 2024 Age-Group and Adaptive Expansion
Cover photo by Adam Bow