World Fitness Project
World Fitness Project 2027 divisions and categories
The 2027 World Fitness Series has five competition pathways: Pro, Masters, Pairs, Elite Teams of Four and Next Gen. Each has its own number of spots for the World Fitness Championship, and events can add levels of their own such as Rx, Intermediate or Scaled. Here we explain who competes in each and how age is calculated.
The five 2027 pathways
These are the pathways WFP confirms for the Series and the minimum Championship spots.
| Division | Who competes | Championship spots |
|---|---|---|
| Pro (Elite individual) | Men and women at the highest level | 26 per gender (52 in total) |
| Masters | 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55+, men and women | 9 minimum per gender |
| Pairs | Same-sex and mixed pairs, where offered: Elite, Intermediate, Scaled and Masters (35+, combined age 75 or more) | 1 minimum per offered category, at 7 events |
| Elite Teams of Four | Teams of four (MMFF): two men and two women | 4 minimum |
| Next Gen | Boys and girls aged 13-16 and 17-22 | 8 minimum |
2027 World Fitness Series divisions
Pro (Elite individual)
- Who competes
- Men and women at the highest level
- Championship spots
- 26 per gender (52 in total)
Masters
- Who competes
- 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55+, men and women
- Championship spots
- 9 minimum per gender
Pairs
- Who competes
- Same-sex and mixed pairs, where offered: Elite, Intermediate, Scaled and Masters (35+, combined age 75 or more)
- Championship spots
- 1 minimum per offered category, at 7 events
Elite Teams of Four
- Who competes
- Teams of four (MMFF): two men and two women
- Championship spots
- 4 minimum
Next Gen
- Who competes
- Boys and girls aged 13-16 and 17-22
- Championship spots
- 8 minimum
Pro and the Elite, Rx, Intermediate and Scaled levels
“Pro” or “Elite individual” is the top-level division. Many events also offer more accessible levels (Rx, Intermediate, Scaled) so everyone can compete, though not all award Championship spots: only the divisions in bold in each event’s rulebook do.
Athens Throwdown, for example, has individual Elite, Rx, Intermediate and Scaled open to all ages, plus Masters and under-18s, but among individuals only Elite, Masters and Teenage award spots; The Monster Games offers individual Elite, Rx, Intermediate and Masters, and teams of two.
Masters: who enters and how age is calculated
Masters is for athletes aged 35 and over, in five-year groups (35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and 50-54) and an open 55+ group, male and female.
The reference date for calculating age is set by each event. Athens Throwdown requires the minimum age on 18 April 2027 for Masters. In WFP’s 2026 rulebook age was the age you had on 31 December 2026; for 2027 the general rule is to be confirmed.
Pairs
Two athletes compete together, same-sex or mixed, where the event offers it. Categories are Elite, Intermediate, Scaled and Masters (35+, with the pair’s ages adding up to 75 or more). There is at least one spot per offered category at 7 events.
Elite Teams of Four
Teams of four: two men and two women (MMFF). In 2026 WFP’s rulebook allowed a roster of up to six (one substitute per gender), without needing to be from the same gym, with the roster locking when the team takes the floor for event 1. The 2027 one is to be confirmed.
Next Gen (young athletes)
Boys and girls aged 13 to 16 and 17 to 22. In the 2026 rulebook, under-18s needed parental consent and a guardian on site if they qualified. Each event names the category its own way. Athens Throwdown, for example, has “Teenage Boys & Girls” for athletes under 18 until 16 April 2027, with at least 1 Championship spot, and UBL Naples reserves at least 1 spot for under-21s.
Other WFP competitions
Outside the Series, WFP offers the Rec League (online-only, US$15, no spots for in-person events) and Project 1, a hybrid test open to everyone with community and competitive options. In 2026 the Finals also included The Crown, for athletes aged 16 to 21, by invitation.
Frequently asked questions
Which divisions are in the 2027 World Fitness Series?
Pro, Masters, Pairs, Elite Teams of Four and Next Gen.
How many spots does each division have?
Pro, 26 per gender (52 in total); Masters, at least 9 per gender; Pairs, at least 1 per offered category at 7 events; Elite Teams of Four, at least 4; Next Gen, at least 8.
How old do I have to be for Masters?To be confirmed
35 or over, in groups 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55+. The reference date is set by each event; the general 2027 rule is to be confirmed.
What is Elite individual?
The Pro level, the highest in the Series.
Can I compete in Rx, Intermediate or Scaled?
If the event offers them, yes. Not all award Championship spots.
How do pairs work?
Two athletes, same-sex or mixed, in Elite, Intermediate, Scaled or Masters (35+ with combined ages of 75 or more) categories.
What ages does Next Gen cover?
13-16 and 17-22.
How are teams of four formed?To be confirmed
Two men and two women. 2027 roster rules are to be confirmed.
Can under-18s compete?
Yes. The 2026 rulebook required parental consent and a guardian on site.
To be confirmedStill to be confirmed
- WFP’s general 2027 age rule.
- Spots per division at each event.
- 2027 team and pairs roster rules.
| 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
Pro (Elite Individual)
The highest-level individual athletes, men and women.
Qualification path
- 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
- 26 per sex for the Championship (52 in total).
- Per stop
- 3 at Athens, Naples and Oslo. The rest: to be confirmed.
- 2027 Pro Card To be confirmed
- How it fits the Series: to be confirmed
Masters
Athletes aged 35 and over: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54 and 55+.
Qualification path
- Series event, varies by event
- World Fitness Championship, At least 9 spots per sex, To be confirmed
- Age
- Counted at 31 Dec of the year (2026 rule)
- Spots
- At least 9 per sex
Pairs
Same-sex and mixed pairs where the event offers them: Elite, Intermediate, Scaled and Masters (35+, combined age 75+).
Qualification path
- Series event, 7 events award a spot
- World Fitness Championship, At least 1 spot per category offered, To be confirmed
- Availability
- Varies by event
Elite Teams of Four
Teams of 4 (2 men and 2 women, “MMFF”).
Qualification path
- Series event
- World Fitness Championship, At least 4 spots, To be confirmed
- Spots
- At least 4 in total
Next Gen
Boys and girls aged 13-16 and 17-22.
Qualification path
- Series event, varies by event
- World Fitness Championship, At least 8 spots, To be confirmed
- Spots
- At least 8 in total
- 2026
- At the 2026 Finals the youth route was The Crown (16-21, invitation only)