Overland Park · Jul 23 – 25, 2027
The Monster Games 2027: the event and its WFP spots
The Monster Games is a summer functional fitness championship in Overland Park, Kansas, open from Scaled to Elite athletes who earn their place through an online qualifier. The 2027 edition runs 23-25 July at the Overland Park Convention Center and is a 2027 World Fitness Series qualifying event (9 spots across 7 divisions).
// Next up
Qualifier registration opens
Dec 1, 2026
After that
- Online qualifierJan 28 – Feb 10, 2027
- The Monster Games championshipJul 23 – 25, 2027
9
WFP Championship spots
7
divisions with WFP spots
4-5
qualifier workouts (6 scores)
3
days of championship
The essentials
- Dates
- Jul 23 – 25, 2027
- City
- Overland Park, Kansas, United States
- Venue
- Overland Park Convention Center · 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211, USA
- Organiser
- YOFJ, LLC
- Qualifier
- Online · Jan 28 – Feb 10, 2027
- Championship spots
- 9 across 7 divisions
- Pro spots (per sex)
- To be confirmed
About the event
Founded and run by Jason and Heidi Ansley (YOFJ, LLC), the Monster Games bills itself as an end-of-season competition for athletes who fall short of the CrossFit Games and for anyone looking for a highly competitive, fun event; every division has to qualify. Programming is led by co-director Steven Tackett (head coach at Overland Park CrossFit) with Games athlete and Tactical Games champion Jacob Heppner. Previously held in Joplin, Missouri, it moved to the Overland Park Convention Center in 2025; that year over 900 competitors in 28 divisions took part.
Online qualifier (registration opens 1 December; scores submitted 28 January - 10 February 2027; 4-5 workouts, 6 scores), then invitations for the top athletes in each division, then a three-day in-person championship on 23-25 July 2027 in Overland Park.
Key dates
Every date the organiser has published, in order. Where a deadline has an exact time, your own time is under it.
Dec 1, 2026
Qualifier registration opens
Registration for the 2027 Monster Games Qualifier.
Jan 28 – Feb 10, 2027
Online qualifier
Athletes submit their scores in this window; 4-5 workouts, 6 scores.
Jul 23 – 25, 2027
The Monster Games championship
Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, Kansas.
How to get in
Registration opens 1 December. Athletes have from 28 January to 10 February 2027 to submit scores; 4-5 workouts, 6 scores. Top athletes from each division are invited to the championship. Monster Games may expand or reduce spots by division based on qualifier participation, and some divisions may have a cut line below the stated numbers.
- Format
- Online · Jan 28 – Feb 10, 2027
- Platform
- Competition Corner (used for the 2026 qualifier; 2027 event page not yet published)
- Workouts
- Not published yet
Divisions and WFP spots
Pick a category. Divisions marked WFP award spots at the 2027 World Fitness Championship. 20 divisions in all.
The Monster Games has not published which divisions award the 9 WFP spots yet.
Elite Men
Top individual level. Standard: you can perform the CrossFit Quarterfinals workouts as prescribed.
- To the final
- 26
Elite Women
Top individual level. Standard: you can perform the CrossFit Quarterfinals workouts as prescribed.
- To the final
- 26
Rx Men
Like Elite but with a few gaps in top-end strength or high-skill gymnastics endurance.
- To the final
- 30 (places 26-56 as published)
Rx Women
Like Elite but with a few gaps in top-end strength or high-skill gymnastics endurance.
- To the final
- 30 (places 26-56 as published)
Intermediate Men
You usually do class workouts as Rx but may lack high-volume gymnastics, moderately heavy overhead loads or skills such as ring muscle-ups or handstand walking.
- To the final
- 30
Intermediate Women
You usually do class workouts as Rx but may lack high-volume gymnastics, moderately heavy overhead loads or skills such as ring muscle-ups or handstand walking.
- To the final
- 30
Road to the World Fitness Championship
World Fitness Project lists The Monster Games with 9 qualifying spots for the World Fitness Championship across 7 divisions. Neither WFP nor the event has yet published which divisions carry the spots or how many each.
- 01
The Monster Games
Jul 23 – 25, 2027 in Overland Park. Divisions marked WFP award spots.
- 02
9 spots
Across 7 divisions. Counted by division, not by athlete.
- 03
World Fitness Championship
The final of the World Fitness Project's 2027 season. Date and venue to be confirmed.
Travel and stay
Visit Overland Park
Official tourism site linked from the event homepage.
Past editions
- 2026
Championship 24-26 July 2026 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Online qualifier 29 January - 17 February 2026 on Competition Corner (registration from 1 December 2025): US$27 per individual and US$55 per team of 2. Elite took the top 29 plus the Desert City Classic champion and at-large invites; Rx the next 30. It was a 2026 World Fitness Tour partner competition: the Masters individual winners (35-39 to 55+) were invited to the 2026 World Fitness Finals. Spectator tickets were sold on Humanitix.
- 2025
25-27 July 2025, first edition at the Overland Park Convention Center after years in Joplin, Missouri; REP Fitness as equipment sponsor. Over 900 competitors in 28 divisions. Elite winners: Max Krieg (Noah Wilson 2nd, Travis Wolfe 3rd) and Katelynn Sanders, a returning champion (Morgan Porter 2nd, Emma Harvang 3rd). Rx: Jordan Bailey and Margaret Anne Hubbell. Events included a swim and rope-climb test in a pool and a 'Project 1' ruck-run, sled, ski and sandbag-lunge chipper.
Not published yet
What the organiser has not published yet. It fills in as soon as it is out.
- Which 7 divisions carry the 9 WFP spots, and how many each
- 2027 registration fees
- 2027 Competition Corner event page
- Qualifier workouts and release/deadline times
- Final spots for Rx, Intermediate and Scaled teams of 2 (TBD)
- Championship schedule
- Spectator tickets for 2027
- Prize money
- Rulebook
- Hotel block / travel deals for 2027
- 2026 championship results summary
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to qualify?
Yes. Every division earns its place through the online qualifier; the top athletes in each division are invited to the championship.
Which division should I pick?
Your skill level decides it, since you must qualify. If unsure, the organisers suggest signing up for both and accepting the highest invitation you earn.
Can I enter more than one division?
In the 2026 qualifier, yes: each registration was paid separately, and where standards differed you had to submit a score for that version of the workout.
Do I need to film my workouts?
In 2026, Elite, Rx and Masters individuals and Rx teams had to submit a video link; all other divisions listed a judge with an email address.
What is the refund policy?
Under the 2026 rules, athletes or teams who qualify for the CrossFit Games are refunded and their spot is backfilled. Other refunds need the third-party insurance offered at sign-up on Competition Corner. Injured teammates can be replaced.
The rest of the Series
The ten events of the World Fitness Series 2027, in date order.
- 01Athens ThrowdownAthens · Apr 16 – 18, 2027
- 02UBL | The Italian Championship NaplesNaples · Jun 25 – 27, 2027
- 03Atlantic Coast ClassicDaytona Beach · Jul 2 – 4, 2027
- 04The Monster GamesOverland Park · Jul 23 – 25, 2027
- 05Fitland Fitness FestivalBogotá · Aug 14 – 16, 2027
- 06TCBSão Paulo · Sep 4 – 7, 2027
- 07WodcelonaBarcelona · Sep 10 – 12, 2027
- 08Down Under ChampionshipWollongong · Sep 24 – 26, 2027
- 09Oslo ThrowdownOslo · Oct 15 – 17, 2027
- 10Desert City ClassicScottsdale · Nov 5 – 7, 2027
Sources
Read on 29 October 2026 from the organiser's website, its registration platform and the World Fitness Project's.