It has been announced from the owners and coaches of the CrossFit games who held their conference this morning, that the dates for the 2026 CrossFit open have been established, this is very exciting news given how popular the 2025 competition was this year and how well versed the social media coverage was.

It will commence on Thursday 26th February, followed by more announcements then it will operate through till March 16th. The CrossFit open is a very pivotal start in terms of the games for the year, it very much sets the tone for the competition. Many competitors will around this time be making it known if they are participating that year and some others will forecast a finale departure from the games.
For some people this would be the time they would broadcast their retirement form the games. Some people to tend to tease that question of retirement such as Tia-Clair Toomey. It was speculated earlier in the year that she may have retired from the CrossFit games however she decided to participate and do amazingly well.
The CrossFit open also is happening around the same time as a event in Miami known as Wodpalooza.
image sources
- Štefan Drgoň Open Category CROSSFIT SENEC 22.1: Štefan Drgoň | BOXROX Photo Comp 2022
- elizabeth flood Effort and Energy Crossfit Cadre 22.3 1: elizabeth flood | BOXROX Photo Comp 2022