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Major CrossFit competitions in Germany 2026
The biggest CrossFit events in Germany, picked by our team: most of them select their athletes through an online qualifier a few months before the final. Dates are updated daily from the registration pages.
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Understanding the CrossFit season in Germany
Planning your competitive calendar requires a clear view of when qualifiers run and when in-person events take place across Germany. The major competitions in the country bring together athletes across multiple divisions, serving as central goals for your training throughout the year.
The competitive season unfolds across the calendar, with online qualifiers and in-person finals scheduled in various months. Online qualifiers run in March, April, May, June, and September. On-site finals take place in March, April, July, September, October, and November, giving you opportunities to test yourself at different points in your preparation.
Events are hosted across different German regions. Bayern hosts the highest number of finals, though not a majority, with events like German Classics and Nürnberg Throwdown. You will also find finals in Schleswig-Holstein with Deutschland Showdown, as well as in Brandenburg with Trivium Competition.
Use this page to prepare your season. Below, you will find the calendar of announced qualifiers and finals by month, the typical months for editions that organisers have not announced yet, and details from last season.
Frequently asked questions
How does an online qualifier work?
A qualifier ranks athletes on workouts performed in their own gym and submitted with a video or a judge's validation. The top-ranked athletes earn an invitation to the on-site final, where places are limited. Some competitions use this process only to select their top divisions, such as Elite.
What divisions and categories are available?
Most competitions feature individual and team formats, including pairs and teams of 3 or 4, arranged as men, women, or mixed. You will generally find levels ranging from Elite and RX to Intermediate or Scaled, as well as Rookie, Beginner, or Novice divisions, along with Teens and age-based Masters categories.
How should I choose the right division for my level?
Reviewing the workout standards published by the organiser is the best approach to choosing your category. Organisers outline the expected movement standards and load requirements for each division so you can match your current abilities.
Where in Germany do the finals take place?
Finals are distributed across several regions, with Bayern hosting the most, though not a majority of them. Other finals take place in Schleswig-Holstein and Brandenburg.
How do I register for these competitions?
Compete Zone lists events sourced from the organisers' platforms to help you plan your schedule. Actual registration occurs directly on the organiser's official website.
Calendar
Online qualifierOn-site final
March 2027
Next editions not announced yet
These competitions come back every season, but their next dates are not published yet. Here is when they usually take place.
German Classics
qualifier usually in May · final usually in March or July
Deutschland Showdown
qualifier from March 19, 2027 · final usually from April to November
Nürnberg Throwdown
qualifier usually in May · final usually in September
Trivium Competition
qualifier usually in April or June · final usually in September or October
Last season
| Competition | Qualifier | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Deutschland Showdown | Sep 5 – Oct 6, 2025 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| German Classics | — | Jul 25 – 26, 2026 |
| Nürnberg Throwdown | — | Sep 11 – 13, 2026 |
| Trivium Competition | Jun 14 – Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 26 – 27, 2026 |