2027 season
World Fitness Project
World Fitness Project (WFP) is a professional competitive fitness league whose motto is “For Athletes, By Athletes”. It closes 2026 with the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen (17-20 Dec) and in 2027 moves to the World Fitness Series: 10 qualifying events across 4 continents, one of them Wodcelona in Barcelona (10-12 Sep), and a World Fitness Championship.
10
qualifying events in the 2027 Series
4
continents
5
pathways: Pro, Masters, Pairs, teams and Next Gen
74
division spots across the 10 stops (not athletes)
$1.97M
in 2026 season prize money
World Fitness Series 2027: the 10 stops
What it is
The World Fitness Project (WFP) is a professional competitive fitness league with the motto “For Athletes, By Athletes”. In 2026 it closed its season with two Tour Stops and the World Fitness Finals in Copenhagen (17-20 Dec). In 2027 the format changes: the World Fitness Series, with 10 qualifying events across 4 continents, and a World Fitness Championship that you reach from those events. Unlike the CrossFit Games, there is no single worldwide funnel: each event has its own registration, qualifiers and spots.
How it differs from the CrossFit Games
| World Fitness Project | CrossFit Games | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A professional league with live stops and a final | An open season shaped like a funnel |
| How you enter | You register for whichever Series event you choose | You register for the Open, which is open to everyone |
| How you qualify | By earning a spot at a Series event | By moving up through the Open, Quarterfinals and Semifinals |
| Online competition | Depends on each event (many have an online qualifier) | The Open and Quarterfinals are online |
| Final | World Fitness Championship (venue and dates TBC) | CrossFit Games (venue and dates TBC) |
| Divisions | Pro, Masters, Pairs, teams of four and Next Gen | Individual, teams, Masters, teens and adaptive |
What it is
- World Fitness Project
- A professional league with live stops and a final
- CrossFit Games
- An open season shaped like a funnel
How you enter
- World Fitness Project
- You register for whichever Series event you choose
- CrossFit Games
- You register for the Open, which is open to everyone
How you qualify
- World Fitness Project
- By earning a spot at a Series event
- CrossFit Games
- By moving up through the Open, Quarterfinals and Semifinals
Online competition
- World Fitness Project
- Depends on each event (many have an online qualifier)
- CrossFit Games
- The Open and Quarterfinals are online
Final
- World Fitness Project
- World Fitness Championship (venue and dates TBC)
- CrossFit Games
- CrossFit Games (venue and dates TBC)
Divisions
- World Fitness Project
- Pro, Masters, Pairs, teams of four and Next Gen
- CrossFit Games
- Individual, teams, Masters, teens and adaptive
How to qualify in 2027
Reaching the Championship means earning a spot at one of the 10 events of the 2027 Series. Each event publishes how many spots it gives and in which divisions; in each event's rulebook, the divisions in bold are the ones that award spots. There are two ways in, depending on the event and the division:
- Online: some events open an online qualifier (you record your workouts and submit the score) and the best move on to the event's live final. That is how UBL in Naples works: its online qualifier runs from 15 Feb to 15 Mar 2027.
- In person: you compete directly at the event in the divisions that award spots.
The detailed 2027 procedure (registration, cut-offs, general rules) is not official yet: the WFP website points to each event's rulebook, and the general 2027 rulebook is not published (only the 2026 one is).
Path of a Pro athlete
- Online qualifier, varies by event, If the event offers one
- Series event, Apr to Nov 2027, 10 events
- World Fitness Championship, 26 Pro spots per sex (52 in total)
Pro spots per stop are officially confirmed only at Athens, Naples and Oslo (3 each). The other stops: to be confirmed. The 26 Pro Championship spots are per sex (52 in total).
Divisions and categories
Five competition pathways in 2027. Each has its own route to the Championship.
Pro (Elite Individual)
The highest-level individual athletes, men and women.
- Online qualifier
- Series event
- World Fitness Championship
Masters
Athletes aged 35 and over: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55+.
- Series event
- World Fitness Championship
Pairs
Same-sex and mixed pairs where the event offers them: Elite, Intermediate, Scaled and Masters (35+, combined age 75+).
- Series event
- World Fitness Championship
Elite Teams of Four
Teams of 4 (2 men and 2 women, “MMFF”).
- Series event
- World Fitness Championship
Next Gen
Boys and girls aged 13-16 and 17-22.
- Series event
- World Fitness Championship
World Fitness Series 2027, stop by stop
Ten events on four continents. Each one is presented by its own organiser as a partner event and has its own registration, qualifiers and Championship spots.
The 10 stops
Athens Throwdown
Atenas / Athens, Greece Tae Kwon Do Stadium10 spots · 8 divisionsPro: 3
UBL | The Italian Championship
Nápoles / Naples, Italy Mostra d'Oltremare5 spots · 3 divisionsPro: 3
Atlantic Coast Classic
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA5 spots · 5 divisionsPro: TBC
The Monster GamesOverland Park, Kansas, USA Overland Park Convention Center9 spots · 7 divisionsPro: TBC
Fitland Fitness Festival
Bogotá, Colombia6 spots · 6 divisionsPro: TBC
TCB
São Paulo, Brazil7 spots · 5 divisionsPro: TBC
Wodcelona
Barcelona, Spain4 spots · 2 divisionsPro: TBC
Down Under Championship
Wollongong, Australia10 spots · 8 divisionsPro: TBC
Oslo Throwdown
Oslo, Norway Unity Arena, Fornebu11 spots · 9 divisionsPro: 3
Desert City ClassicScottsdale, Arizona, USA7 spots · 5 divisionsPro: TBC
Spots are counted by division, not by athlete: each division counts once, with men and women together.
Finals and Championship
2026: the World Fitness Finals run 17-20 December 2026 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen. The top 30 per sex on combined Tour Stop points compete, along with Elite Teams and Masters. Athletes do not start from zero: they begin with their season points. The Crown (17-19 Dec) runs alongside for athletes aged 16 to 21, invitation only and with no cash prize.
2027: the World Fitness Championship is the final of the Series. Its venue and dates are not published.
Prize money
In 2026 the WFP pays out $1,966,000 ($420,000 more than 2025, just over 21%): $414,000 per Tour Stop and $1,138,000 at the Finals. For 2027 no global purse is published: each event announces its own (Athens Throwdown, for instance, offers up to €64,800 in total for the whole event).
Everything about the season
- The 2027 season explained The 10 stops, points, standings and the Championship.
- What is the WFP The league, its motto and its platforms.
- How to qualify The online and in-person route to the Championship.
- Divisions and categories Pro, Masters, Pairs, teams and Next Gen, each with its own path.
- How to record an online qualifier What to record, how, and what mistakes to avoid.
- Finals and Championship Copenhagen 2026, The Crown and the 2027 Championship.
- Prize money 2026 purses and what is known about 2027.
- The rulebook explained The 2026 rulebook in plain language (the 2027 one is not published).
- How to watch Broadcast and replays.
- Results Podiums from the 2026 Tour Stops.
- Frequently asked questions Quick answers about the WFP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the World Fitness Project?
A professional competitive fitness league that gives athletes of all levels a platform to compete. Its motto is “For Athletes, By Athletes”.
What is the World Fitness Series?
A set of qualifying competitions worldwide with several pathways to the World Fitness Championship. In 2027 there are 10 events on 4 continents. Each is presented by its own organiser as a partner event.
How is it different from the CrossFit Games?
The Games are an open funnel (Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals). With the WFP you register for specific events, and each one awards its own Championship spots.
How do I qualify for the World Fitness Championship?
At designated qualifying events. Spots vary by division and event; the divisions in bold in each event's rulebook award spots.
Can I compete in more than one event?
Requirements vary by event and division; check each event's details and rulebook.
What divisions are available?
Pro, Masters, Pairs, Elite Teams of Four and Next Gen; availability varies by event.
How many Pro spots does each stop have?
There are 26 Pro spots per sex for the Championship (52 in total). Athens, Naples and Oslo show 3 on their official websites; the split for the rest: to be confirmed.
Where and when is the 2027 World Fitness Championship?To be confirmed
It has not been published yet.
Is the 2027 rulebook published?To be confirmed
No. Only the 2026 rulebook (4 Feb 2026) exists, which we explain on a separate page. Each event also publishes its own rulebook.
Do athletes start the Finals on 0 points?
No. They start with the points accumulated at the Tour Stops and add their Finals points.
Who becomes World Fitness Champion?
In 2026, the man and woman with the most cumulative points across Tour Stop 1, Tour Stop 2 and the Finals.
What is The Crown?
An international competition for athletes aged 16-21 during Finals weekend: 30 Kings and 30 Queens, invitation only, no cash prize (exclusive and partner prizes).
Can I get a refund?
No: registrations are final, per the WFP rulebook.
Does the Rec League qualify me for in-person events?
No. It is online-only and not a qualifier. Registration is $15.
Does the WFP organise any stop directly?
The stops are presented by their own organisers, as partner events.