The CrossFit Open, explained (for real people)

Every February, people all around the world do the same workout in the same week. Some of them are chasing the CrossFit Games. Most of them are not. They're nurses, dads, retirees, students and office folks who wanted to see what they could do when the whole gym was cheering. That second group is who this guide is for. If you've ever wondered whether the Open is "for someone like me," keep reading. The short answer is yes.

27.1:: February 18, 2027
27.2:: February 25, 2027
27.3:: March 4, 2027
Friday Night Lights:: Friday, February 19, 2027; Friday, February 26, 2027; Friday, March 5, 2027, 5 to 8pm
New workout announcements:: Thursdays at noon Pacific
Score deadline:: Mondays at 5pm Pacific
Open closes:: March 8, 2027
Drop-in:: $30 per workout for non-members

CrossFit has set the 2027 Open to start on February 18, 2027, with new workouts on February 18, February 25 and March 4. Registration usually opens in mid-January; for 2026 it opened on January 14. The Open closes on March 8, 2027.

At CrossFit BC, we run each Open workout at Friday Night Lights, 5 to 8pm every Friday of the Open, with heats, judges, music and a lot of noise.

The best Open prep for a beginner is learning to move well. Join on a 12-month Unlimited membership before December 31 and Foundations is included free, which puts you in classes by January and ready for 27.1.

Already training? Keep showing up to class, and work through our Open prep checklist and movement guides so nothing on the whiteboard surprises you.

Join on a 12-month Unlimited plan before December 31, get Foundations included free, and walk into your first Open in February feeling ready.

Common questions

How much does it cost to register?

Registration has been about $20 USD in recent seasons; CrossFit confirms 2027 pricing when registration opens. Doing it at CrossFit BC is included in your membership, and non-members can drop in for $30 per workout.

What if I can't do one of the movements?

That's what Scaled and Foundations are for. And if a workout still has something you can't do yet, you do the parts you can. Zero reps on one movement still counts as being in the Open.

Is the Open safe for older adults?

Yes, with the right division and a coach watching. Our Living Legends 60+ members do it every year, including one who competes in the 65 to 69 division and qualifies at the highest levels of the sport.

Can I do a workout more than once?

Yes, as many times as you like before the weekly deadline. Most people do it once and enjoy the weekend.

Do I have to do all three weeks?

No. You'll only rank on the full leaderboard if you complete all three, but plenty of people jump in for one or two.

I do HYROX. Should I bother?

Absolutely. It's a great test of the skills HYROX doesn't touch, and plenty of our HYROX crew do both.