Live Announcement Details
The live announcement for Open Workout 26.3 is set to take place on March 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This event will be streamed on the CrossFit Games YouTube channel, allowing fans and participants to watch the unveiling of the workout.
Wodapalooza Competition
Taking place in Miami Beach, the Wodapalooza event will feature competitors completing Workout 26.3 as part of the competition. This four-day event will follow the live announcement, showcasing elite individual and team events that will be streamed live.
Results from the Wodapalooza competition will count as valid Open scores, providing an opportunity for athletes to improve their standings in the CrossFit Open.
Participation and Engagement
Spectators attending Wodapalooza will also have the chance to participate by completing Workout 26.3 on-site, with judges available to validate their scores. This inclusive approach encourages community engagement and allows fans to experience the competition firsthand.
Previous Open Workouts
The 2026 CrossFit Open is nearing its conclusion, with the final week upon participants. In the previous workout, Open Workout 26.2, there were 517 registrants at CrossFit Black Edition. Claudia Gluck achieved a winning time of 6:33, while Colin Bosshard finished in 6:03, both under a strict 15-minute time cap.
In Workout 26.2, a significant number of athletes demonstrated their skills, with 9,918 women and 41,773 men performing at least one ring muscle-up, alongside 58,000 women and 100,000 men completing at least one chest-to-bar pull-up.
Community Response
As the excitement builds for the live announcement, many in the CrossFit community are eager to see what challenges Workout 26.3 will present. “All are welcome to attend the live announcement in-person,” organizers have stated, inviting fans to join the festivities.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific workout elements, but anticipation continues to grow as athletes prepare for this pivotal moment in the CrossFit season.