The live announcements of the 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, are back!
Tune in on Thursdays to find out the workout for the week and watch as some of CrossFit’s fittest athletes take on the workout first.
Read on to learn how to watch the live Open announcements and which notable Games athletes will be the first to take on the workouts.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Open Workout 26.1, presented by Air National Guard:
- Live announcement: 12 p.m. PT, Feb. 26
- Score submission window: 12 p.m. PT, Feb. 26-5 p.m. PT, March 2
- Open Workout 26.2, presented by Velites:
- Live announcement: 12 p.m. PT, March 5
- Score submission window: 12 p.m. PT, March 5-5 p.m. PT, March 9
- Open Workout 26.3, presented by Rogue:
- Live announcement: 12 p.m. PT, March 12
- Score submission window: 12 p.m. PT, March 12-5 p.m. PT, March 16
WEEK 1: LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPEN WORKOUT 26.1
The 2026 CrossFit Open will kick off at Moffett Air National Guard Base.
Open Workout 26.1 is presented by Air National Guard.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Feb. 26, 2026
Location: Moffett Air National Guard Base
Live Show Begins: 12 p.m. PT
WATCH FROM HOME
Tune in to the CrossFit Games website, CrossFit Games app, or the CrossFit Games YouTube channel for live coverage of 26.1.
ATHLETE MATCHUPS
Jayson Hopper
The reigning CrossFit Games champ is ready to defend his title. Hopper started the 2025 season by finishing sixth overall in the CrossFit Open. He ended it standing atop the Games podium with the title of Fittest Man on Earth. Hopper proved that he is now the top dog in our sport. Only one question remains in 2026: Will we get another music video dedicated to the dyeing of his hair? #ByeByeBye
Dallin Pepper
In 2024, Dallin Pepper took second at the CrossFit Games. In 2025, he was one of the favorites to stand atop the podium. Pepper finished second in the 2025 Open and was primed to make a run at the Games podium. Instead, Pepper took a slight step back, just missing the podium, taking fourth overall. Now, in 2026, the former CrossFit Games Teenage Champion is ready to cement his name as the Fittest Man on Earth.
Colten Mertens
Colten Mertens won the 2025 CrossFit Open with the most dominant performance we have seen on the men’s side. Two event wins and a second place ensured that the Open title currently belongs to Mertens. Mertens didn’t have the same success at the 2025 Games, finishing 12th overall. But now in 2026, Mertens has his sights set on another Open win and the top of the Games podium.
Austin Hatfield
Austin Hatfield’s rise in the sport of CrossFit has been meteoric. In his rookie season at the 2024 Games, he finished 10th overall. He followed that up in 2025 by finishing fourth in the CrossFit Open and fifth at the Games, including two event wins. Now he’s aiming his sights even higher. Will Hatfield continue his rise right to the podium in 2026?
THE WORKOUT
Open Workout 26.1 will be announced on Feb. 26, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT.
WEEK 2: LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPEN WORKOUT 26.2
The second week of the 2026 CrossFit Open will start at CrossFit Black Edition in Cascais, Portugal.
Open Workout 26.2 is presented by Velites.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: CrossFit Black Edition
Live Show Begins: 12 p.m. PT
WATCH FROM HOME
Tune in to the CrossFit Games website, CrossFit Games app, or the CrossFit Games YouTube channel for live coverage of the announcement of 26.2.
ATHLETE MATCHUPS
TBA
THE WORKOUT
Open Workout 26.2 will be announced on March 5, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT.
WEEK 3: LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPEN WORKOUT 26.3
Get ready for an epic finale as we close out an incredible start to the 2026 CrossFit Games season at Wodapalooza Miami!
Open Workout 25.3 is presented by Rogue.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: March 12, 2025
Location: Wodapalooza Miami
Live Show Begins: 12 p.m. PT
WATCH FROM HOME
Tune in to the CrossFit Games website, CrossFit Games app, or the CrossFit Games YouTube channel for live coverage of the announcement of 26.3.
ATHLETE MATCHUPS
TBA
THE WORKOUT
Open Workout 26.3 will be announced on March 12, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Registration for the 2026 CrossFit Open is LIVE.