CrossFit Competitions

2026 — The Complete Directory

Find and register for CrossFit competitions worldwide. Browse upcoming events, view full results and leaderboards, and discover your next competitive challenge.

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In-Person Events
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Online Competitions

What Are CrossFit Competitions?

CrossFit competitions are fitness events where athletes compete in a series of functional fitness workouts designed to test strength, endurance, speed, and overall athleticism. From local throwdowns at your neighborhood gym to major invitationals attracting elite athletes from around the world, the CrossFit competition scene has grown dramatically—with 767 events currently scheduled across 36 countries.

Whether you're a first-time competitor looking for a beginner-friendly scaled division or an experienced athlete seeking an RX or elite-level challenge, there's a competition for every skill level. Events come in individual and team formats, with divisions often separated by age, gender, and experience level. Many competitions also offer a Masters category for athletes 35+ and a Teenage category for younger competitors.

Can't travel? Online CrossFit competitions let you compete from your own gym, submitting scores and video for judging against athletes worldwide. Online events are one of the fastest-growing formats in the sport, removing the logistics of travel while still delivering the thrill of a live leaderboard.

After the competition, full results and leaderboards are posted so athletes can review their performance, compare scores across divisions, and track their progress over time. KettleBoards is the go-to resource for CrossFit competition results — browse past events and see how the field finished, workout by workout.

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Types of CrossFit Competitions

Individual

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Compete solo across workouts

Team

485

Compete with your teammates

In-Person

755

Compete at a physical venue

Online

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Compete from your own gym

Featured Competitions

The most popular upcoming CrossFit competitions based on community engagement.

LR Showdown 2026
LR Showdown 2026
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Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
Clash of the Bulls 2026
Clash of the Bulls 2026
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Altstätten, St. Gallen Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
RedPoint Games V
RedPoint Games V
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Fayetteville, NC Aug 01, 2026
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Competitions Coming Up Soon

CrossFit competitions starting in the next 30 days — register now before spots fill up.

Music City Mayhem
Music City Mayhem
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Nashville, TN Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 06, 2026
The Unit Games
The Unit Games
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Jun 06, 2026
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Recently Added Competitions

The newest CrossFit competitions added to KettleBoards.

The Sapphire Games
The Sapphire Games
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Earith, Cambridgeshire Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Bear Contest 2026
Bear Contest 2026
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Dijon, Côte d'Or Aug 22, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026

CrossFit Competitions by Country

Upcoming competitions are held across 36 countries worldwide.

United States 306 France 136 United Kingdom 68 England 49 Australia 45 Canada 35 New Zealand 15 Denmark 12 Belgium 11 Russia 7 Germany 7 Ireland 5 Netherlands 4 Switzerland 3 Norway 3 Thailand 2 Malaysia 2 New Caledonia 2 Ukraine 2 Sweden 2 United Arab Emirates 1 Egypt 1 Singapore 1 Spain 1
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How to Prepare for Your First CrossFit Competition

Competing for the first time is exciting and nerve-wracking in equal measure. Here's what to know before you show up.

Before the Event

  • Read the athlete guide cover-to-cover — know every movement standard
  • Practice any movements you're unsure about at competition standard
  • Prepare your gear bag: lifting shoes, grips, jump rope, knee sleeves
  • Plan your nutrition timing — eat 2–3 hours before your first heat
  • Review the schedule and know exactly when your division competes

On Competition Day

  • Arrive early — give yourself 60–90 minutes before your heat starts
  • Warm up thoroughly, especially for the first workout of the day
  • Ask your judge to clarify any movement standard before the clock starts
  • Start conservatively — pace matters more than opening speed
  • Cheer for other athletes — it will make your experience better too

The Right Mindset

  • Your first competition is a learning experience — placement doesn't define it
  • Everyone there started exactly where you are now
  • Focus on your own performance, not what others are doing
  • Celebrate finishing every workout — that's a win
  • Sign up for another competition before you leave the venue

After the competition, your results will be posted in the leaderboard. Search for the event on KettleBoards to see your final placements, compare scores across the division, and track how you've improved at your next event. Ready to find your first competition? Find CrossFit competitions near you →

CrossFit Competitions FAQ

A CrossFit competition is a fitness event where athletes compete in a series of workouts that test strength, endurance, and athleticism. Competitions range from local grassroots events for beginners to elite-level invitationals. Athletes are typically divided into categories by gender, age, and skill level, and may compete as individuals or teams.

There are currently 767 upcoming CrossFit and functional fitness competitions listed on KettleBoards for 2026. New events are added regularly as competition organizers publish their events across 36 countries.

Yes! Many CrossFit competitions offer scaled or beginner-friendly divisions specifically designed for newer athletes. These divisions feature modified workouts with lighter weights and simpler movements. Look for competitions labeled with "Scaled", "Foundations", or "Beginner" divisions in our directory.

Individual competitions have athletes competing on their own, while team competitions require groups of 2–4+ athletes working together. Some competitions offer both formats. Team events often include synchronized movements and partner workouts that add a collaborative element to the competition.

Use the KettleBoards competition directory to search by location. You can filter by country, state, or use the distance-based search to find events within a specific radius of your location. You can also browse our Find Competitions Near Me page for location-based results.

Expect a fun, supportive atmosphere. Most events include 3–5 workouts spread throughout the day with divisions competing at scheduled times. Arrive early to warm up, review the movement standards, and connect with other competitors. The community feel at CrossFit competitions is one of the things athletes love most — everyone cheers for everyone, regardless of division or skill level.

CrossFit competitions are scored by ranking athletes within their division on each workout. Workouts are scored by reps completed, weight lifted, or time to finish. Points are awarded based on finishing position in each event, and the combined score across all workouts determines the overall placement. Tiebreakers are typically handled by head-to-head results on a specific workout.

An online CrossFit competition lets athletes compete from their own gym or home box. Workouts are released on a set date, athletes film their attempts for video judging or submit scores through an honor system, and results are posted on a live leaderboard. This format removes travel requirements and opens competitions up to athletes worldwide — it's one of the fastest-growing segments in the sport.

Most equipment is provided at in-person competitions — barbells, pull-up rigs, rowers, assault bikes, etc. You will typically bring your own weightlifting shoes, knee sleeves, gymnastics grips, and a jump rope. For online competitions, you need access to a CrossFit gym with standard equipment. Always check the competition's athlete guide for specific gear requirements or restrictions before the event.

WOD stands for "Workout of the Day" — the programmed workout athletes complete in a given training or competition session. At CrossFit competitions, multiple WODs are programmed across the event day, each testing different physical capacities. WODs are typically scored either for time (finish as fast as possible), reps (complete as many reps as possible in a set duration), or load (lift the heaviest weight possible).

RX (as prescribed) means completing the workout exactly as written — the intended weights, movements, and rep counts. Scaled divisions use modified versions: lighter weights, substituted movements, or reduced repetitions. Most competitions also offer intermediate tiers between full RX and scaled. Competing scaled is a legitimate choice, especially for newer athletes — the goal is to compete honestly and within your current capability.

At in-person competitions, each athlete is assigned a judge who watches every repetition and confirms it meets the movement standard. No-reps are called when a movement doesn't meet standard (e.g., not hitting full depth on a squat). Athletes can request clarification on standards before the workout begins. For online competitions, athletes typically submit video evidence for review.

Eat a meal you know sits well in your stomach 2–3 hours before your first heat — typically carbohydrates and moderate protein, low in fat and fiber. Avoid anything new or unfamiliar on competition day. Between workouts, stick to easy-to-digest carbohydrates and stay hydrated. Many athletes bring bananas, rice cakes, or sport nutrition products for between-event fueling.

Most CrossFit competitions use third-party registration platforms. From each competition's detail page on KettleBoards, you'll find a link to the official registration page. Registration typically opens weeks to months in advance and spots fill up quickly for popular events. Watch for early bird pricing, which many competitions offer for athletes who register within the first few weeks of opening.

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