CrossFit
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
November 2026
January 2027
June 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.
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
| Competition | Qualifier | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Soldiers | Aug 12 – 31, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
| British Masters & Teens CrossFit Championships | Jun 5 – 30, 2025 | Jan 22 – 26, 2026 |
| Arnold Fitness Games UK | Nov 25 – Dec 15, 2025 | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Mayhem | Feb 3 – 23, 2026 | May 3, 2026 |
| Castle Games | Jan 8 – 28, 2026 | Sep 12 – 13, 2026 |
| Proving Grounds | — | Sep 27, 2026 |