Between the Open and the Games, athletes qualify through further stages that award Games places.
Between the Open and the Games, athletes qualify through an online quarterfinal and then semifinals, which in 2026 included ten licensed in-person events around the world plus online semifinals.
Thirty men, thirty women and twenty teams qualify for the Games.
Latest results
2026 CrossFit Games qualifiers — March 26 – June 15, 2026.
Season structure
| Stage | Dates | Who advances |
|---|---|---|
| Open | Feb 26 – Mar 16 | Top 25% of individuals and age-groupers |
| Quarterfinals (online) | Mar 26–30 | Top 2,000 to the Semifinals |
| Semifinals (in person and online) | April – June | 30 men, 30 women and 20 teams to the Games |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Quarterfinals restored; top 25% of the Open advance |
| 2026 | Ten in-person semifinals from Tennessee to Australia |
A fan's guide
The in-person semifinals are where Games places are won and lost, and they are usually streamed by their organisers. Online semifinals are scored from submitted videos.
Qualification rules for 2027 will be announced before the Open.
Our take
The in-person semifinals produce better competition and television than online qualifiers, but they make qualification depend on travel. We think a hybrid system, as used in 2026, is the right compromise.
The 2026 women's champion, Aimee Cringle, qualified at the French Throwdown.
What's next
The 2027 qualification structure will be announced before the Open.
Latest coverage
Coverage of the next edition will appear here.
FAQ
How do athletes qualify for the CrossFit Games?
Through the Open, quarterfinals and semifinals.
How many individuals qualify?
Thirty men and thirty women.
Were quarterfinals held in 2026?
Yes, they were restored after being dropped for 2025.