CrossFit Games

Behind the Scenes: Programming the 2026 CrossFit Games, Episode 1

Eight weeks ahead of the 2026 CrossFit Games, General Manager of Sport and Education Dave Castro is testing events with athlete Rafael Sancen at The Ranch in Aromas, California. Get a peek inside Castro’s mind as he formulates the tests for the fittest athletes on Earth. As the programming unfolds, Castro calls on Rogue Fitness to create new implements and variations of equipment to premier this year in San Jose, California, at the SAP Center. Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss out on the chance to celebrate the 20th CrossFit Games with the global CrossFit community. Get tickets: https://cf.games/2026-Games-Tickets — 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. Every year since 2007, fans from around the world have attended the multi-day sporting event, streamed the competition online, or watched on ESPN, CBS, or a wide range of international broadcasts. The international field of play has included athletes from more than 120 countries. The CrossFit Games starts in the qualifying round with 300,000+ athletes competing around the world. Throughout the season the field is whittled down to just 560 athletes. Learn more about the CrossFit Games → https://cf.games/games-learn-more Learn more about CrossFit → https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-crossfit/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit Find a CrossFit gym near you → https://www.crossfit.com/map?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit View CrossFit workouts → https://www.crossfit.com/workout?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit Subscribe to CrossFit email newsletters → https://www.crossfit.com/newsletters/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=crossfit