The CrossFit Open, introduced in 2011, is the online first stage of the season, open to anyone.
The CrossFit Open is the first stage of the CrossFit Games season: an online competition open to anyone. Over three weeks, CrossFit releases one workout a week; athletes complete it at an affiliate gym or record it at home and submit their score.
Placings across the workouts are added together, and the lowest total wins.
Latest results
2026 CrossFit Open — February 26 – March 16, 2026, Online, Worldwide.
Worldwide leaderboard (top five)
| Place | Men | Points | Women | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colten Mertens | 9 | Lucy Campbell | 16 |
| 2 | Peter Ellis | 20 | Mirjam Von Rohr | 18 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Adler | 26 | Leah Støren | 48 |
| 4 | Jonne Koski | 36 | Emma Lawson | 51 |
| 5 | Nika Maisuradze | 37 | Morgane Thyssens | 64 |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| 2011 | First CrossFit Open |
| 2026 | ~254,000 registered; Colten Mertens and Lucy Campbell win |
A fan's guide
Anyone can take part in the Open by registering on the CrossFit Games website and completing each week's workout at an affiliate gym or at home with a video. Scaled versions make it accessible to beginners.
Each week's workout is announced live by CrossFit, and athletes have a few days to complete and submit it.
Our take
The Open is CrossFit's greatest strength: it lets an ordinary gym member compete on the same workout as the world's best. Registration growing by 8% in 2026 is a positive sign.
Open wins rarely predict Games wins, but they show who is in form early in the season.
What's next
The 2027 Open is expected to begin in late February.
Latest coverage
Coverage of the next edition will appear here.
FAQ
What is the CrossFit Open?
An online competition open to anyone and the first stage of the Games season.
Who won the 2026 Open?
Colten Mertens and Lucy Campbell.
How many people took part in 2026?
About 254,000 registered.