Everything You Need to Know About the CrossFit Games

The 2024 CrossFit Games will take place at the state-of-the-art Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, from Aug. 8-11. Whether you are new to the sport or gearing up to watch your favorite athletes compete for the title of Fittest on Earth, here is everything you need to know about the CrossFit Games.

First, follow the steps below to prepare yourself for the start of the competition:

1. Download the CrossFit Games app and turn on app notifications.
2. Subscribe to email subscriptions. 
3. Follow the CrossFit Games on social media: Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube.
4. Tell your friends!

Then, read this article to familiarize yourself with the CrossFit Games, learn how to watch full coverage of the action, view the competition schedule and events, and check out storylines to follow. 

This is your one-stop shop for all information related to the 2024 CrossFit Games, so make sure to save this article to reference back to throughout the week! 

 

 

What Are the CrossFit Games?

The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving grounds for the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™ and are world-renowned as the definitive test of fitness.

New to CrossFit or just need a refresher on what it’s all about? Check out the YouTube playlist below for an in-depth explanation of the CrossFit Games, what it means to be the Fittest on Earth, and iconic movements from past CrossFit Games. 

WATCH HERE

 

Crowning the Fittest on Earth

How can CrossFit claim to crown the Fittest on Earth? 

LEARN HERE

 

A Guide to the 2024 CrossFit Games Season

Everything you need to know about the 2024 CrossFit Games season.

LEARN HERE

 

History of the CrossFit Games

View a snapshot of every CrossFit Games since 2007. 

VIEW HERE

Roman Khrennikov at the 2023 CrossFit Games | Photo by Ginnie Coleman

 

How to Watch the 2024 CrossFit Games

Don’t miss a minute of the action! Here is how to watch full coverage of the 2024 CrossFit Games. 

HOW TO WATCH

 

How to View Competition Schedules and Games Events 

Competition Schedule

The 2024 CrossFit Games competition schedule will be available in the CrossFit Games app and at Games.CrossFit.com. The schedule will be updated as events are released and is subject to change throughout the duration of the competition. 

VIEW SCHEDULE

 

Games Events

At the CrossFit Games, events are released at different times. Some events can be released a few days before the competition starts, others may be released just minutes before athletes take the floor. 

As events are released, you can find full details under the workouts tab at Games.CrossFit.com or in the CrossFit Games app. 

VIEW EVENTS

 

Cut Schedule

Individuals and teams will compete in events that test their fitness; only the best will advance to the final day.

All individual athletes will compete on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning, then the field will be reduced to the final 20 on Sunday. All teams will compete on Thursday and Friday, then the field will be reduced to the final 10 on Sunday.

 

Download the CrossFit Games App

Download the CrossFit Games app to participate in and follow along with the CrossFit Games from anywhere in the world. Use the CrossFit Games app to see the latest news and updates and watch livestreams from your device, view the CrossFit Games schedule, leaderboard, livestream, and events, set reminders for events you’re interested in, and follow your favorite athletes.

DOWNLOAD

 

Follow the CrossFit Games on Social Media

Keep up with the best moments from the competition, stay informed on important announcements and updates, and gain behind-the-scenes access to the 2024 CrossFit Games by following the CrossFit Games on social media:

Laura Horvath at the 2023 CrossFit Games | Photo by Amy Wong

 

2024 CrossFit Games Ticket Information

Learn everything you need to know about ticketing options, how to get your tickets, pre-paid parking, and how to get tickets to the new CrossFit Experience at the 2024 CrossFit Games. Note: Tickets for Dickies Arena are sold out. 

READ HERE

CrossFit Games events will be held at Farrington Field on Friday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. CT. These events are free and open to the public, and do not require a ticket to watch. 

LEARN MORE

 

A Guide to the Spectator Experience 

Spectators, here is a list of resources and activities that will make your experience at the 2024 CrossFit Games unforgettable and fun.  

VIEW HERE

 

Coming Soon! The Fan Experience App

This app, available soon on iPhone and Android, will be the official virtual home of the 2024 CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas. Track your favorite athletes and teams on the leaderboard, sign up for your own workouts, and discover which athletes and vendors are trending at the Games. Through the app, you’ll also have access to venue maps, local Fort Worth information, and social media posts.

 

Workout at a Local CrossFit Gym 

Take a look at a few affiliates near the Dickies Arena accepting drop-ins and learn how to join a class and get your workouts in while you’re at the 2024 Games.

READ HERE

 

Fans cheering at the 2023 CrossFit Games 

 

Who Is Competing at the 2024 CrossFit Games?

Check out a full list of men, women, and teams competing at the 2024 CrossFit Games on the official leaderboard at Games.CrossFit.com or in the CrossFit Games app. 

VIEW 2024 GAMES ATHLETES

 

Get to Know the 2024 CrossFit Games Athletes

Join Dave Castro as he interviews each of the 80 individual athletes competing in the 2024 CrossFit Games. Get exclusive insights, personal stories, and training tips from the top competitors as they prepare for the biggest event in the Sport of Fitness, the CrossFit Games.

WATCH

 

Who Are the Rookies?

 

 

What Happened at Semifinals?

Catch up on the best moments from Semifinals to learn how the 2024 CrossFit Games athletes earned their tickets to Texas.

 

Are tickets to the 2024 CrossFit Games sold out?

Yes, Dickies Arena tickets are currently sold out. 

However, you can secure your FREE ticket to the CrossFit Experience and become immersed in all things CrossFit. Watch the 2024 CrossFit Games on a massive screen, shop at the CrossFit Store, interact with our partners and vendors, rub elbows with celebrities, get your fitness in, learn from CrossFit’s Seminar Staff, and more, all from the Will Rogers Memorial Center! Learn more HERE.

 

Do Dickies Arena ticket holders get special access to Farrington Field for Friday’s events?

No, events in Farrington Field are open to the public and seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

 

What am I allowed to bring into Dickies Arena?

You can view the bag policy, food and beverage policy, and more, in the Dickies Arena Guest Guide HERE. 

 

With the CrossFit Games broadcast on ESPN, does that mean I can’t see my favorite events in the U.S. without a subscription?

No. You’ll still be able to watch them live on Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, with the exception of exclusive ESPN windows. Coverage during those windows will be available on Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch the following morning.

 

What does the ESPN “exclusive window” mean? How long are those windows?

Exclusive windows on ESPN last for two hours. During those time periods, live coverage of individual and team events in the U.S. will only air on ESPN, ESPN2, or ESPN+.

 

How will the ESPN broadcast affect my ability to watch outside the U.S.?

It won’t. International viewers will have access to all of the same content as U.S. viewers, and will be able to enjoy the 2024 CrossFit Games on Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. View the “How to Watch the 2024 CrossFit Games” article for more information.

 

Cover photo by Johany Jutras