Comparison
World Fitness Project vs 2027 CrossFit Games: format, calendar, qualification and prizes
Two ways to reach a major final in 2027. Anything no official site has published is marked to be confirmed.
| Topic | World Fitness Project | 2027 CrossFit Games |
|---|---|---|
| How you qualify | World Fitness Project10 events of the 2027 World Fitness Series, each with its own qualifiers and registration, award spots to the World Fitness Championship. confirmedworldfitnessproject.com | 2027 CrossFit GamesOpen (3 workouts) → Quarterfinals (top 25 %) → Semifinals (2,000 per sex) → Games. confirmedgames.crossfit.com |
| Spots in the final | World Fitness Project26 spots per sex in Pro Individual for the Championship. confirmedworldfitnessproject.com | 2027 CrossFit Games40 men and 40 women at the Games; 3 per sex from each semifinal. confirmedgames.crossfit.com |
| Final venue | World Fitness Project2026 Finals: Bella Center, Copenhagen (17-20 Dec 2026). 2027 Championship: venue and dates to be confirmed.to be confirmedworldfitnessproject.com | 2027 CrossFit Games2027 Games venue and dates: to be confirmed.to be confirmedgames.crossfit.com |
| 2027 calendar | World Fitness Project10 stops between 16 April (Athens Throwdown) and 7 November (Desert City Classic), local dates. confirmedworldfitnessproject.com athensthrowdown.com | 2027 CrossFit GamesOpen 17 Feb – 9 Mar; Quarterfinals 15-22 Mar; in-person semifinals April-June and online 14-21 Jun. confirmedgames.crossfit.com |
| Prizes | World Fitness Project2026 season: $1,966,000 in total. 2027: no overall purse published; each stop announces its own (Athens Throwdown: up to €64,800 in total for the whole event).to be confirmedworldfitnessproject.com | 2027 CrossFit Games2027 Games prize money: to be confirmed.to be confirmedgames.crossfit.com |
| How to watch | World Fitness Project2026 Finals: broadcast to be confirmed. Official Tour Stop replays on the WFP site.to be confirmedworldfitnessproject.com | 2027 CrossFit Games2027 Games broadcast: to be confirmed. The Open is released on Wednesdays on the Games website.to be confirmedgames.crossfit.com |
The difference in one sentence
In the CrossFit Games you start at the Open, a worldwide online competition, and move up stage by stage to the Games. In WFP you pick one of the 10 Series events and look for a Championship spot there.
Comparison
| World Fitness Project | CrossFit Games | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A competitive fitness league (“For Athletes, By Athletes”) | CrossFit’s annual competition that crowns the Fittest on Earth |
| 2027 structure | World Fitness Series (10 events, 16 Apr-7 Nov) and a Championship | Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Games |
| How you start | Pick an event and a division; many open with an online qualifier | Register for the Open (opens 7 January 2027) |
| Who organises | Each stop has its own organiser (partners) | CrossFit, with licensed events and partner organisers at some stages |
| Final spots (individual) | 26 per gender (52 in total) in Pro | 40 men and 40 women at the Games |
| Age groups | Masters 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55+; Next Gen 13-16 and 17-22 | Teenagers 14-15, 16-17 and 18-19; Masters 35-39 to 70+ (8 groups) |
| Teams | Elite Teams of Four (MMFF) and pairs | Teams qualify through the new in-person Team Qualifiers |
| Entry fee | Set by each event | 2026 Open: US$20 in most countries; 2027 Open: to be confirmed |
| Refunds (2026 rulebook) | Registrations final, no refunds or transfers | Open: payments final, no refunds |
| Scoring (2026 rulebook) | Up to 100 points per workout by placing; in Pro, points accumulate across the season | In the Open, the sum of your placings: the lowest total wins. At the Games, points are added by placing in each event |
| Video (2026 rulebook) | One continuous shot, no cuts; public video on an accepted platform | Public video or validation at an affiliate gym, depending on the stage |
| 2027 rulebook | Not published; each event has its own | Not published; the site still shows the 2026 one |
WFP versus the CrossFit Games
What it is
- World Fitness Project
- A competitive fitness league (“For Athletes, By Athletes”)
- CrossFit Games
- CrossFit’s annual competition that crowns the Fittest on Earth
2027 structure
- World Fitness Project
- World Fitness Series (10 events, 16 Apr-7 Nov) and a Championship
- CrossFit Games
- Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Games
How you start
- World Fitness Project
- Pick an event and a division; many open with an online qualifier
- CrossFit Games
- Register for the Open (opens 7 January 2027)
Who organises
- World Fitness Project
- Each stop has its own organiser (partners)
- CrossFit Games
- CrossFit, with licensed events and partner organisers at some stages
Final spots (individual)
- World Fitness Project
- 26 per gender (52 in total) in Pro
- CrossFit Games
- 40 men and 40 women at the Games
Age groups
- World Fitness Project
- Masters 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55+; Next Gen 13-16 and 17-22
- CrossFit Games
- Teenagers 14-15, 16-17 and 18-19; Masters 35-39 to 70+ (8 groups)
Teams
- World Fitness Project
- Elite Teams of Four (MMFF) and pairs
- CrossFit Games
- Teams qualify through the new in-person Team Qualifiers
Entry fee
- World Fitness Project
- Set by each event
- CrossFit Games
- 2026 Open: US$20 in most countries; 2027 Open: to be confirmed
Refunds (2026 rulebook)
- World Fitness Project
- Registrations final, no refunds or transfers
- CrossFit Games
- Open: payments final, no refunds
Scoring (2026 rulebook)
- World Fitness Project
- Up to 100 points per workout by placing; in Pro, points accumulate across the season
- CrossFit Games
- In the Open, the sum of your placings: the lowest total wins. At the Games, points are added by placing in each event
Video (2026 rulebook)
- World Fitness Project
- One continuous shot, no cuts; public video on an accepted platform
- CrossFit Games
- Public video or validation at an affiliate gym, depending on the stage
2027 rulebook
- World Fitness Project
- Not published; each event has its own
- CrossFit Games
- Not published; the site still shows the 2026 one
Where they are alike
- Both have an online route open to many people.
- Both require video or validation of scores.
- Both offer routes for Masters, young athletes and teams.
- In both, the final spot is decided at an in-person final.
Where they truly differ
- One path versus a network. The Games have a linear path everyone follows. WFP depends on which event you choose and how many spots your division gets.
- A single calendar versus events of their own. In WFP each stop has its own registration, rulebook and dates.
- Season points. In the 2026 WFP Pro season, points from each event accumulate and decide the champion; at the Games, stages filter athletes through.
- Masters structure. The Games have 8 Masters groups; WFP has 5.
How to choose
If you want a clear path and a worldwide ranking from your own gym, the Open is the natural entry. If you prefer a specific event, close to home and with its own final, look at the WFP Series. Nothing stops you trying both: they are independent competitions. Their calendars overlap only partly: the Open is in February and March, and the first Series stop is on 16 April.
Frequently asked questions
Which is harder, WFP or the Games?
There is no data to compare them. They are different formats and each event has its own standards.
Can I compete in both?
No published rule prevents it: they are independent competitions with their own calendars and rules. You have to respect each one’s rulebook.
Which has more final spots?
The Games award 40 spots per gender in individual and WFP 26 per gender (52 in total) in Pro. The structures differ, so they are not equivalent spots.
Which pays more?To be confirmed
The CrossFit Games have not announced their 2027 prize money (to be confirmed). WFP paid $100,000 at the 2026 Finals plus $35,000 for each Tour Stop won. There is a separate comparison.
Do I have to record workouts in both?
Yes, in the online stages. Video rules are detailed in each one’s rulebook.
What ages does each cover?
Games: Teenagers 14 to 19 and Masters from 35. WFP: Next Gen 13 to 22 and Masters from 35.
Are WFP events part of CrossFit?
No. They are different competitions.
When does each 2027 season start?
Open registration opens on 7 January 2027. The first Series stop is Athens Throwdown, 16 to 18 April.
Which rulebook applies in 2027?To be confirmed
Neither has published its 2027 one. Each event’s rulebook applies and, until further notice, the 2026 one is the reference.
Where will the 2027 finals be held?To be confirmed
The venue and dates of the Games and the WFP Championship are to be confirmed.
To be confirmedStill to be confirmed
- 2027 rulebooks of both.
- Venue and date of the Games and the Championship.
- 2027 Open price.