CrossFit Open 26.1
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CrossFit Open 26.1 is the first official WOD of the 2026 season of the CrossFit Gamess. It is the training that opens the Open and sets the tone for the following weeks: thousands of athletes around the world will do it, from beginners to elite.
In 2026, the Open will again have three weeks and three official WODs (26.1, 26.2 and 26.3).
The 26.1 will be the training that everyone will comment on that first weekend: the one that gives you your first result on the leaderboard and your first real reference of how you are coming into the season.
Key dates and times of 26.1
- Live announcement:
- Date: February 26, 2026 20 days to go
- Location: Moffett Air National Guard Base
- Showtime: 12:00 pm PT, your time is: 21:00 CET
- Window to do the WOD and upload your score:
- Start: same afternoon of February 26
- End: early morning of March 2-3, depending on your time zone
- Official shipping limit: Monday, 5 pm PT. Your time is: 02:00 CET
As long as the window is open you can repeat the WOD as many times as you want, but only the last result sent on the official platform.
How to watch live the CrossFit Open 26.1 announcement
The 26.1 announcement will air as a big show, hosted by the Air National Guard, with guest athletes doing the WOD right after the reveal.
Athletes Open 26.1
Jayson Hopper
Jayson Hopper arrives at the Open 26.1 as the reigning CrossFit Games champion. In 2025 he started the season with a discreet 6th place in the Open, but finished the year on top of the podium. Today he is the man to beat. In 2026 the question is not if he is the favorite... but if he will dominate again from the first WOD.
Dallin Pepper
Dallin Pepper has been on the verge of glory for years. Second in the Games 2024, second in the Open 2025 and fourth in the Games of the same year. Always close, but without the title. Champion in teen categories and considered one of the most complete athletes on the circuit, 2026 may be the year Pepper stops being a promise and becomes a champion.
Colten Mertens
Colten Mertens was the major dominator of the Open 2025, with two victories and a second place that made it clear who rules in this format. However, the Games did not smile on him and he finished 12th. In 2026 he returns with a hunger for revenge: to repeat Open and prove that his explosiveness can also take him to the final podium.
Austin Hatfield
Austin Hatfield is the definition of steady progression. 10th in his debut in the Games 2024, 4th in the Open 2025 and 5th in the Games with two event wins. Each season he climbs one step higher. In the Open 26.1 he is not only looking to stand out: he is looking to confirm that his path points directly to the podium.
Is the 26.1 WOD already known?
Short answer: no.
So far, CrossFit has only published teaser tracks and content“, playing with the community to guess what might be coming. Dave Castro and his team have been testing Open workouts at The Ranch, but without revealing anything definitive.
What we do know from previous years:
- They usually appear Open classic movements: thrusters, double-unders, toes-to-bar, burpees...
- The first WOD is almost always very affordable, with versions Rx, Scaled and Foundations so that everyone can participate.
- The format is usually AMRAP or “for time” simple, designed to be easy to judge in a crowded box.
We can speculate, but any “leaked WOD” today is just that: speculation. The smartest thing to do is to prepare for a breathing workout, with decent volume and basic CrossFit movements..
Quick questions about CrossFit Open 26.1
When is the CrossFit Open 26.1 announced?
The 26.1 will be announced on February 26, 2026 at 12 p. m. PT, live from Moffett Air National Guard Base.
Is the content of WOD 26.1 already known?
No. CrossFit is keeping the workout under wraps until the official announcement. Any WOD you see now is just a prediction.
Can I do it in Scaled or Foundations?
Yes, as every year, there will be versions adapted for different levels, so that anyone can participate in the Open.
How many days do I have to do it?
From Thursday's announcement until Monday afternoon (5 p.m. PT) to upload your result on the official website.
Do I need to be affiliated to a box to do the 26.1?
It is not mandatory, but doing it in a box ensures you judges, environment and appropriate material, plus help recording the WOD if you need it.
Where can I find the official information and the scorecard when it comes out?
On the official CrossFit Games website, in the Open section, you will find the WOD, the standards and the PDF of the scorecard.
