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Major CrossFit competitions in the United Kingdom 2026-2027

The biggest CrossFit events in the United Kingdom, 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 the United Kingdom

Planning your competitive season in the United Kingdom requires a clear view of how the calendar takes shape. The Compete Zone team highlights major crossfit competitions across the country, giving you reliable milestones to structure your training and peak at the right time.

The competitive year unfolds across various months through distinct phases. Qualifiers start as early as January for Arnold Fitness Games UK and Castle Games, followed by qualifiers in February for Mayhem, May for Rep It Out, June for British Masters & Teens CrossFit Championships, August for Winter Soldiers, and November for Arnold Fitness Games UK. Finals follow throughout the calendar, starting in January with British Masters & Teens CrossFit Championships, March with Arnold Fitness Games UK, May with Mayhem, June and September with Castle Games, September and October with Proving Grounds, October with Rep It Out, and November with Winter Soldiers.

Geographically, finals take place in England, where more than half of them are held, as well as in Scotland. Most events feature individual and team setups, covering pairs, teams of 3 or 4, divided into men, women, or mixed formats, alongside categories for Teens and Masters.

Use this page to navigate your schedule by checking both qualifiers and finals by month. You can also view editions not announced yet with the months they usually take place, as well as previous season schedules, before completing your registration on each organiser's site.

Frequently asked questions

How do online qualifiers work?

A qualifier ranks athletes on workouts performed in their own gym and submitted with a video or a judge's validation. The highest-ranked participants earn invitations to the on-site final, where places are limited.

Which divisions are available at these competitions?

Most competitions offer individual divisions as well as pairs and teams of 3 or 4 for men, women, and mixed groups. Typical skill divisions include RX, Scaled or Intermediate, sometimes Elite, divisions for first-timers such as Rookie, Beginner, or Novice, and age brackets for Masters and Teens.

How should I choose the right division for my level?

Organisers publish the workout standards, detailing required movements and loads. Reviewing these published standards is the best way to choose between divisions such as RX, Scaled, Intermediate, or first-timer options.

Where do the finals take place?

Finals are held in England, which hosts more than half of the competitions, and in Scotland. For instance, Proving Grounds holds its final in Scotland, while events like Castle Games, Mayhem, and Winter Soldiers host finals in England.

Do all divisions require an online qualifier?

Some competitions start with an online qualifier before an on-site final, while others use qualifiers specifically to select their top divisions like Elite. The status of qualifiers varies by event, with some details, such as the qualifier for Proving Grounds, currently not known.

How do I register for an event found on Compete Zone?

Compete Zone lists competitions from the organisers' platforms to help you plan your calendar. All registrations take place directly on the organiser's site.

Calendar

Online qualifierOn-site final

October 2026

  1. Oct 17, 2026

    Rep It Out
    FinalEngland
  2. Oct 18, 2026

    Rep It Out
    FinalEngland

November 2026

  1. Nov 14 – 15, 2026

    Winter Soldiers
    FinalEngland
  2. Nov 15, 2026

    Winter Soldiers
    FinalEngland

January 2027

  1. Qualifier · Jan 12 – Feb 1, 2027

    Arnold Fitness Games UK
    Qualifier
  2. Qualifier · Jan 12 – Feb 1, 2027

    Castle Games
    Qualifier

June 2027

  1. Qualifier · Jun 10 – 28, 2027

    British Masters & Teens CrossFit Championships
    Qualifier
  2. Jun 12, 2027

    Castle Games
    FinalEngland

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.

  • British Masters & Teens CrossFit Championships

    qualifier from June 10, 2027 · final usually in January

  • Arnold Fitness Games UK

    qualifier from January 12, 2027 · final usually in March

  • Mayhem

    qualifier usually in February · final usually in May

  • Proving Grounds

    final usually in September or October

Last season

CompetitionQualifierFinal
Winter SoldiersAug 12 – 31, 2025Nov 16, 2025
British Masters & Teens CrossFit ChampionshipsJun 5 – 30, 2025Jan 22 – 26, 2026
Arnold Fitness Games UKNov 25 – Dec 15, 2025Mar 29, 2026
MayhemFeb 3 – 23, 2026May 3, 2026
Castle GamesJan 8 – 28, 2026Sep 12 – 13, 2026
Proving Grounds—Sep 27, 2026

All CrossFit competitions in the United Kingdom