How to Compete: 2026 Season
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Choose: Individual or Team of 2
👤Individual: Choose from RX, Intermediate or Masters divisions.
👤👤Team: Choose from RX, Intermediate or Novice divisions.
* All divisions will compete in person on both days, July 18-19, 2026.
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All Divisions: Complete the Online Qualifier
🗓️ January 16 - 28, 2026
💪 2 Weeks, 5 Scores
🎥 LIVE weekly shows featuring head-to-head matchups at local gyms.
📱Qualifier Registration Opens November 14, 2025
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Accept Invite
📩 Pending video review, the top athletes from each division will receive an invite in February to compete in the Championship in July.
📋 See below to learn how many spots are available in each division.
Individual Divisons
Intermediate
This division is for competitive athletes still working on a few gaps in their game. You typically RX class workouts but may lack the lack the capacity for heavy loads and/or high-skill gymnastics. There are no age restrictions.
To earn a spot in the Intermediate Individual division, athletes must register for the Intermediate Individual division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Intermediate Men – 1st to 32nd (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Women – 1st to 32nd (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
RX
This division is for top-level athletes with no major gaps in their game. You should be capable of performing previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed, with no scales or modifications, and be at a Quarterfinal level or higher. There are no age restrictions.
To earn a spot in the RX Individual division, athletes must register for the RX Individual division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
RX Men – 1st to 32nd (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
RX Women – 1st to 32nd (Via the Qualifier RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize:
Cash prize guaranteed to RX podium finishers.
Masters 35-39
This division is for athletes capable of performing previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed, with no scales or modifications for their respective age category. Athletes must be at least 35 years old and no older than 39 as of July 18, 2026. Workouts at the Championship event will be age and skill appropriate.
To earn a spot in the Masters 35–39 Individual division, athletes must register for the Masters 35–39 Individual division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
35-39 Men – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
35-39 Women – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Masters 40-44
This division is for athletes capable of performing previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed, with no scales or modifications for their respective age category. Athletes must be at least 40 years old and no older than 44 as of July 18, 2026. Workouts at the Championship event will be age and skill appropriate.
To earn a spot in the Masters 40–44 Individual division, athletes must register for the Masters 40–44 Individual division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
40-44 Men – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
40-44 Women – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Masters 45-49
This division is for athletes capable of performing previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed, with no scales or modifications for their respective age category. Athletes must be at least 45 years old and no older than 49 as of July 18, 2026. Workouts at the Championship event will be age and skill appropriate.
To earn a spot in the Masters 45–49 Individual division, athletes must register for the Masters 45–49 Individual division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
45-49 Men – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
45-49 Women – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Masters 50+
This division is for athletes capable of performing previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed, with no scales or modifications for their respective age category. Athletes must be at least 50 years old as of July 18, 2026. Workouts at the Championship event will be age and skill appropriate.
To earn a spot in the Masters 50+ Individual division, athletes must register for the Masters 50+ Individual division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
50+ Men – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
50+ Women – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Team Divisions
Novice Team M/M, F/F
This division is built for athletes who are newer to CrossFit or still developing their skills, and may need to scale certain movements. Workouts in this division will feature modified versions of the events seen in higher divisions. There are no age restrictions. Athletes do not need to complete the qualifier workouts together.
To earn a spot in the Novice Team division, athletes must register for the Novice Team division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Novice Men Team – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
Novice Women Team – 1st to 8th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Intermediate M/M, F/F
This division is for competitive athletes still working on a few gaps in their game. You typically RX class workouts but may lack the lack the capacity for heavy loads and/or high-skill gymnastics. There are no age restrictions. Athletes do not need to complete the qualifier workouts together.
To earn a spot in the Intermediate Team division, athletes must register for the Intermediate Team division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
Intermediate Team Men – 1st to 16th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
Intermediate Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via the Qualifier leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
RX M/M, F/F
This division is for top-level athletes with no major gaps in their game. You should be capable of performing previous CrossFit Open workouts as prescribed, with no scales or modifications, and be at a Quarterfinal level or higher. There are no age restrictions. Athletes do not need to complete the qualifier workouts together.
To earn a spot in the RX Team division, athletes must register for the RX Team division during the Qualifier.
Spots Available:
RX Team Men – 1st to 16th (Via the Qualifier RX leaderboard)
RX Team Women – 1st to 16th (Via the Qualifier RX leaderboard)
A backfill process will take place for any unclaimed spots.
Cash Prize:
Cash prize guaranteed to RX podium finishers.
Magic City Games reserves the right to expand or reduce spots by division based upon qualifier participation. Certain divisions may have a cut line below the stated numbers above.