The 2025 CrossFit Games is here!
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The 2025 CrossFit Games Are Coming to Albany — Here’s What You Need to Know
Location: MVP Arena, Albany, NY
Dates: Friday 1 August – Sunday 3 August 2025
Tickets: Available via MVP Arena box office (single-day or 3-day passes)
How to Watch
- Streaming: Watch live on YouTube, ESPN, or via the CrossFit Games app.
- Social: Follow athlete channels, coaches’ vlogs, and affiliate feeds for the behind-the-scenes content the official stream misses.
- In Person: MVP Arena is expected to sell out — grab your tickets early.
The Games are back, and this year they’re bringing the heat to Albany, New York. With the entire CrossFit world watching closely after last year’s tragic event in Texas, 2025 could be a pivotal moment in the sport’s evolution. CrossFit HQ must be hoping that this year’s competition will bring an unforgettable spectacle and renew faith and trust in the organisation.
From Fort Worth to Albany: A New Chapter Begins
Last year’s Games in Fort Worth, Texas, marked a significant shift in the competition’s legacy, but not without controversy. The tragic death of athlete Lazar Đukić during the swim-run event cast a long shadow over the event. It forced the CrossFit community to re-evaluate not just safety protocols, but the heart and soul of the sport itself.
This year, Albany steps up. It’s not just a change of scenery. It could be a fresh start.
Why Albany?
Albany isn’t the obvious choice, but that’s part of the intrigue. It’s the first time the CrossFit Games have been hosted on the East Coast, and it places the spotlight firmly on the Northeast’s passionate affiliate network. The venue is accessible, urban, and ready to support CrossFit’s growing global audience. It’s also close to major transport links, making it far easier for international athletes and fans to attend.
What are the CrossFit Games?
The CrossFit Games are recognised globally as the ultimate test of fitness, crowning the Fittest Man and Fittest Woman on Earth™. At each Games, athletes face a series of challenges revealed only moments before they compete, creating an intense and unpredictable contest that showcases exceptional training and adaptability.
For 18 years, fans worldwide have flocked to this multi-day event, watched live streams online, or tuned in via ESPN, CBS, and numerous international broadcasters. Athletes from more than 120 countries have taken part, underscoring the truly global nature of the competition.
How does the competition work?
Scoring
Athletes are awarded points for each event based on a points table. Better performance equates to more points and at the end of the competition, the athletes with the most points in their category win the competition.
No cuts!
Based on the latest information, it appears that there will be no cuts at the Games this year: Dave Castro, CrossFit’s Director of Sport, stated that with the reduced fields — just 30 men, 30 women, and 20 teams — the programming is more flexible. “This isn’t an official statement, but this will probably be the case. We are not going to have cuts at the Games this year,” he said in his “Week in Review” on 28 April 2025
For context, the 2025 Games will feature smaller fields compared to previous years — reduced from 40 to 30 athletes in both the men’s and women’s divisions, and from 30 to 20 teams.
What’s new for the 2025 CrossFit Games?
Smaller Field, Bigger Stakes
There is only room for 30 men, 30 women, and 20 teams to qualify.
Community-Driven Events
One of the most talked-about additions? A free, open-to-all event on Day One at Jennings Landing along the Hudson River. Yes: real spectators, real workouts, and the chance to throw down with (or at least next to) some of the fittest humans alive. It’s a return to CrossFit’s grassroots ethos: fitness for all, not just the elite few.
Affiliate & Coaches Conference
Running 30–31 July, just before the Games kick off, this affiliate-focused event offers gym owners, coaches, and programming heads the chance to connect, learn, and lead. Expect workshops, panels, sneak peeks, and high-level coaching insights directly from CrossFit HQ.
Lessons From 2024: Safety First
The tragic death of Lazar Đukić during the 2024 CrossFit Games prompted serious questions across the entire CrossFit community. In response, the Professional Fitness Athletes’ Association (PFAA) called for an independent safety review, greater transparency, and long-term protections for competitors.
CrossFit HQ acknowledged these concerns by forming a Safety Advisory Council and an Athlete Advisory Council. These steps are intended to improve risk management, athlete communication, and decision-making during high-stakes events. With Albany marking the first Games since these changes, 2025 will be a key moment for restoring trust in the competition’s leadership and safety protocols.
Which female athletes have qualified for the 2025 CrossFit Games?
Here’s a breakdown of all the female athletes who will compete this year, including their name, where they are from and where they qualified.
- Adams, Haley — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Brandon, Danielle — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Campbell, Lucy — UK (England) — Wodland Fest
- Choi, Seung Yeon — South Korea — Wodland Fest
- Cringle, Aimee — Isle of Man — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- De Rooy, Emily — Australia — Torian Pro
- Domit, Abigail — USA — Mayhem Classic
- Fish, Lydia — USA — Hustle Up Last-Chance Qualifier
- Gazan, Alex — USA — Northern California Classic
- Gluck, Claudia — France — French Throwdown
- Greer, Anikha — Canada — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Kanyo, Hattie — USA — Northern California Classic
- Kerstetter, Olivia — USA — The Fittest Experience
- Livaditakis, Christina — USA — Rebel Renegade Games
- Loewen, Arielle — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Marques, Luiza — Brazil — Copa Sur
- McGonigle, Lucy — Ireland (Northern Ireland) — French Throwdown
- Meha, Siria — Albania — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Meza, Mariana — Mexico — Far East Throwdown
- Michalyshen, Sydney — Canada — The Fittest Experience
- Muir, Jennifer — UK (Scotland) — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Neely, Lexi — USA — Syndicate Crown
- Quintero, Maria — Colombia — Copa Sur
- Raptis, Alexis — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Saghafi, Feeroozeh — USA — Mayhem Classic
- Sturt, Madeline — Australia — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Toomey, Tia-Clair — Australia — Torian Pro
- Von Rohr, Mirjam — Switzerland — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Walton, Grace — Australia— In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Wells, Brooke — USA — Syndicate Crown
Which male athletes have qualified for the 2025 CrossFit Games?
Here’s a breakdown of all the male athletes who will compete this year, including their name, where they are from and where they qualified.
- Adler, Jeffery — Canada — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Bosshard, Colin — Switzerland — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Buckland, Toby — UK (England) — Rebel Renegade Games
- Clements, Callum — UK (England) — French Throwdown
- Crouch, Jay — Australia — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Ellis, Peter — Australia — Torian Pro
- Fiebig, Moritz — Germany — Wodland Fest
- Fernandez, Jorge — USA — Northern California Classic
- Garard, Ricky — Australia — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Hatfield, Austin — USA — Mayhem Classic
- Hopper, Jayson — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Ibarra, Chris — USA — The Fittest Experience
- Jenkins, Ty — USA — Syndicate Crown
- Khrennikov, Roman — Russia — Wodland Fest
- Koski, Jonne — Finland — Hustle Up Last-Chance Qualifier
- Leahy, William — USA — Northern California Classic
- Lightfoot, Harry — UK (England) — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Magda, Tudor — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Mathew, Nick — USA — The Fittest Experience
- Medeiros, Justin — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Mertens, Colten — USA — Mayhem Classic
- Moreira, Henrique — Brazil — Copa Sur
- Newman, Isaac — Australia — Torian Pro
- Olenkowicz, Bronislaw — Poland — French Throwdown
- Pepper, Dallin — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Ribeiro de Souza, Kalyan — Brazil — Copa Sur
- Rozema, Jack — USA — Syndicate Crown
- Sedaghat, Morteza — Iran — Far East Throwdown
- Sprague, James — USA — In-Affiliate Semifinals
- Zenoni, Enrico — Italy — In-Affiliate Semifinals
Which teams have qualified to go to the 2025 CrossFit Games?
Affiliate teams secured their spots at the 2025 CrossFit Games via the Team In-Affiliate Semifinals, held from 24 to 27 April. After the competition, the top 20 teams worldwide earned their places in Albany, where they will compete for the Affiliate Cup.
See the full list of teams that qualified for the 2025 CrossFit Games.
2025 CrossFit Games-Qualifying Teams
CrossFit Oslo Kriger
CrossFit Butcher’s Lab Vanløse
CrossFit Undivided
CrossFit le Repere Mayhem
CrossFit Furuset Kriger
CrossFit 1124
CrossFit Body Blueprint Conquer
CrossFit Greater Heights Overtake
Blueprint CrossFit Team AOD
CrossFit Mayhem
CrossFit Invictus
CrossFit PRVN
CrossFit 4 Friends Smart
CrossFit Franco’s EMOM Co
CrossFit Prestanda
Camp Rhino CrossFit Dawgs
Camel City CrossFit
Q21 CrossFit
TTT CrossFit
8th Day CrossFit
The Progrm Athletes to Watch Out For
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What are the workouts for this year’s CrossFit Games?
2025 CrossFit Games Individual Event 1, presented by Zenni Optical, has been announced. Athletes will start their competition weekend tackling an offsite event at Jennings Landing.
Individual Event 1 is:
For time:
4-mile run
3,000-m row
2-mile run
Note: Spectators do not need a ticket to watch this event.
Leaderboard for the 2025 CrossFit Games
You can find the official leaderboard here.
What’s the difference between the CrossFit Games, the Age-Group CrossFit Games, and the Adaptive CrossFit Games?
Since 2024 CrossFit has been teamed up with three event organisers to expand the championship competition and highlight athletes across all divisions. The individual and team divisions will compete at the 2025 CrossFit Games, hosted by CrossFit in Albany, New York, from 1 to 3 August. The age-group division will take part in the Age-Group CrossFit Games, organised by Legends and PIT Prodigies, in Columbus, Ohio, from 21 to 24 August. The adaptive division will compete at the Adaptive CrossFit Games, hosted by WheelWOD, in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 9 to 13 September.
What is the prize money for The Games in 2025?
Total Prize Purse
- Based on approximately 235,523 Open registrations, the total prize money for the 2025 CrossFit Games season is around US $2,355,230
Distribution Breakdown
According to CrossFit’s breakdown (from Appendix F of the Official Rulebook), the purse is allocated as follows :
| Category | Percentage | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open – Affiliate Prizes | 20 % | $471,046 |
| Open – Top Individual Performers | 5 % | $117,762 |
| Individual Semifinals | 3 % | $70,657 |
| Individual Games (Top 20 Athletes) | 49 % | $1,154,063 |
| Affiliate Cup Games (Teams) | 10 % | $235,523 |
| Masters Divisions | 10 % | $235,523 |
| Adaptive Divisions | 3 % | $70,657 |
Key Payouts
- Individual Games (CrossFit’s main event – top 20 athletes):
- 1st place receives approx. US $288,516
- 20th place receives around US $2,885
- Team Affiliate Cup (top 20 worldwide teams):
- Champions: US $70,657
- 20th place: about US $1,178
- Individual Semifinals (In-Affiliate):
- 1st place: US $8,832
- 11th place: US $1,060, with pay outs to 11th
- Open Stage Performances:
- Weekly event winners earn US $4,907
- Overall Open winners:
- 1st: US $14,720
- 2nd: US $8,832
- 3rd: US $5,888
- Affiliate Open Prizes:
- Approximately 188 Rogue Fitness gift cards ($2,500 each), across participation and performance awards
- Masters and Adaptive divisions split $235,523 and $70,657 respectively – further breakdowns to be confirmed before each event
Summary
- Total purse: ≈ US $2.35 million
- Largest share (49%) goes to Individual Games competitors
- Team Affiliate Cup, Masters, and Adaptive divisions each receive notable portions
- Prize amounts scale with Open registration numbers, with payouts decreasing from 2024 due to lower participation
Which athletes are on the Demo Team this year for the Games?
Watch this space for more!
