2026 CrossFit Semifinals Dates, Locations, Games Invitations Announced
On Wednesday, CrossFit announced the 10 in-person Semifinals events that will determine which 30 individual men and 30 individual women qualify for the 2026 CrossFit Games next July in San Jose, CA.
Eight of the events were In-Person Qualifying Events last season, while two are new this year: the Legends Championship and MAD Fitness Festival.
Locations, Dates, and Available Qualifying Spots
- Mayhem Classic: Cookeville, TN, April 17-19 (3 men, 3 women)
- Legends Championship: Del Mar, CA, April 24-26 (2 men, 2 women)
- Copa Sur: São José, Brazil, May 1-3 (2 men, 2 women)
- Far East Throwdown: Busan, South Korea, May 1-3 (1 man, 1 woman)
- French Throwdown: Paris, France, May 15-17 (3 men, 3 women)
- Torian Pro: Brisbane, Australia, May 22-24 (3 men, 3 women)
- Rebel Renegade Games: Johannesburg, South Africa, May 21-24 (1 man, 1 woman)
- Syndicate Crown: Knoxville, TV, May 29-31 (3 men, 3 women)
- MAD Fitness Festival: Ciudad Real, Spain, May 29-31 (3 men, 3 women)
- Northern California Classic: Sacramento, CA, May 29-31 (2 men, 2 women)
Additionally, the Online Semifinals will be held from June 11 to 15, during which seven men and seven women will receive final Games invitations.
Remind Me
Similar to last season’s In-Person Qualifying Events, each in-person Semifinal will set its own eligibility requirements; however, to qualify for the CrossFit Games, competitors must participate in the CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals, which CrossFit announced in September are returning this season due to popular demand.
- Further, athletes must finish in the top 2,000 in the Quarterfinals to be eligible for the Games.
Masters and Teams
Masters athletes and teams will also have in-person opportunities this season to qualify for the 2026 Masters CrossFit Games by Legends and the 2026 CrossFit Games, respectively.
Masters
Masters athletes will have the opportunity to earn their invites alongside individual athletes at the Legends Championship, the French Throwdown, and the Torian Pro Semifinals.
Further, there will also be two masters-only in-person Semifinals:
- Magic City Games: Birmingham, AL, May 1-3
- LatAM Masters: Colombia, South America, June 12-14
The Age-Group Online Semifinals are scheduled from May 7 to 11.
See a full breakdown of invites per event here.
Teams
Seven teams will qualify for the CrossFit Games through a Team Online Semifinals from June 4-8, and they will also have seven in-person opportunities:
- Copa Sur (1 team)
- Far East Throwdown (1 team)
- French Throwdown (3 teams)
- Torian Pro (3 teams)
- Rebel Renegade Games (1 team)
- Syndicate Crown (3 teams)
- MAD Fitness Festival (1 team)
The Big Picture
Although there will always be unknowns and surprises in our sport, it is clear that CrossFit is actively trying to release information earlier this season than in previous years.
- Case in point: This announcement comes nearly two months earlier than it did last season.
We’re still six months away from the first Semifinal event, but we already have a good idea of what the 2026 season will look like, making it easier for athletes and fans alike to plan their seasons.
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