how to compete

  • Elite Men

    Individual Division

    Main Event: 40 Men

    Qualifying Spots

    3 Men

  • Elite Women

    Individual Division

    Main Event: 40 Women

    Qualifying Spots

    3 Women

  • Elite Teams

    Team Division

    Main Event: 40 Teams

    Qualifying Spots

    3 Teams

Elite Individuals

There are 2 primary paths for individuals to earn a spot to the Syndicate Crown.

It is important to note that athletes that have already qualified for the CrossFit Games will NOT be allowed to compete at the Main Event.

3 men and 3 women will punch their ticket to the CrossFit Games in San Jose, CA.

Option A: CrossFit Quarterfinals (20 of 40)

  • Top 20 Worldwide via CrossFit Quarterfinals.

  • Athletes with higher placement will be invited first.

  • Backfills as needed to fill a minimum of 20 spots.

Option B: Special Invitation (20 of 40)

  • 20 Special Invites for past 2025 CrossFit Games athletes.


Requirements

  • Must register for the CrossFit Open & Quarterfinals.

  • Must place in the Top 2000 worldwide in the CrossFit Quarterfinals.

  • No competitive region.

Elite Teams

There is only one path to earn a spot to the Syndicate Crown.

All invitations will be earned through performance in the CrossFit Open. There will be no special invitations or wild cards. It is important to note that teams that have already qualified for the CrossFit Games will NOT be allowed to compete at the Main Event.

3 teams will punch their ticket to the CrossFit Games in San Jose, CA.

CrossFit Open

  • Top 40 teams worldwide in the CrossFit Open.

  • Teams with higher placement will be invited first.

  • Backfills as needed to fill a minimum of 40 spots.

Requirements

  • Must register for the CrossFit Open.

  • All athletes, including alternates, MUST be listed on the Open roster of their CrossFit affiliate team.

  • No competitive region.