CrossFit Open Workout 26.1 has now been released.

CrossFit Open Workout 26.1

20 wall-ball shots

18 box jump-overs

30 wall-ball shots

18 box jump-overs

40 wall-ball shots

18 medicine ball box step-overs

66 wall-ball shots

18 medicine ball box step-overs

40 wall-ball shots

18 box jump-overs

30 wall-ball shots

18 box jump-overs

20 wall-ball shots

Time cap: 12 minutes

♀ 14-lb (6-kg) medicine ball, 9-foot target, 20-inch box

♂ 20-lb (9-kg) medicine ball, 10-ft target, 24-inch box

Quick Start

Start standing tall. At “go,” pick up the ball and complete 20 wall-ball shots.

Then, move to the box and complete 18 box jump-overs.

Then, complete 30 wall-ball shots and 18 box jump-overs.

Then, complete 40 wall-ball shots.

Then, move to the box and complete 18 box step-overs while holding the medicine ball.

Then, complete 66 wall-ball shots and 18 medicine-ball box step-overs.

Then, complete 40 wall-ball shots, move to the box and complete 18 box jump-overs (no medicine ball).

Then, complete 30 wall-ball shots and 18 box jump-overs.

Then, complete 20 wall-ball shots.

Time stops when the ball hits the target on the last wall-ball shot.

Notes

Only one medicine ball may be used during the workout.

The box must be placed at least 10 feet away from the wall-ball station for safety.

Tiebreak

A tiebreak time will be taken after each set of box jump-overs and each set of box step-overs.

The LAST completed set of box jump-overs or box step-overs will be your tiebreak time.

In the event of a tie on reps, the athlete with the faster tiebreak will win the tie.

Athletes who complete the workout under the time cap will not enter a tiebreak score.

In the live announcement for CrossFit Open Workout 26.1, 4 of the best male CrossFit Athletes on the planet went head to head.

Jayson Hopper

The reigning CrossFit Games champion is set to defend his crown. Hopper opened the 2025 season with a sixth-place finish in the CrossFit Open, but closed it on top of the Games podium, earning the title of Fittest Man on Earth. With that performance, he made it clear he now stands at the top of the sport.

Dallin Pepper

In 2024, Dallin Pepper claimed a runner-up finish at the CrossFit Games. Entering 2025, he was widely viewed as a top contender to take the title. After placing second in the Open, he looked poised for a strong push at the Games podium. Instead, he narrowly missed it, finishing fourth overall. Now, in 2026, the former CrossFit Games Teenage Champion is determined to solidify his legacy and capture the title of Fittest Man on Earth.

Colten Mertens

Colten Mertens captured the 2025 CrossFit Open in commanding fashion, delivering one of the most dominant performances the men’s field has ever seen. With two event victories and a runner-up finish, he secured the Open crown. His momentum didn’t fully carry over to the 2025 Games, where he placed 12th overall. Heading into 2026, Mertens is aiming to reclaim the Open title and make a serious push for the top of the Games podium.

Austin Hatfield

Austin Hatfield’s ascent in CrossFit has been nothing short of rapid. In his rookie appearance at the 2024 Games, he secured a 10th-place finish. He built on that momentum in 2025, taking fourth in the CrossFit Open and fifth at the Games, highlighted by two event victories. Now, he’s setting his ambitions even higher. The question for 2026: can Hatfield’s upward trajectory carry him all the way to the podium?

Mertens eventually took the win.

Why People Enjoy the CrossFit Open

People enjoy doing the CrossFit Open because it gives them a rare chance to test themselves in the same workouts as athletes around the world, from everyday gym members to the sport’s elite. It creates a shared experience (everyone tackling the same challenge, comparing scores, and cheering each other on) which builds a strong sense of community. For many, it’s also a benchmark: a way to measure progress year over year and see how their fitness stacks up globally.

The Open brings intensity, accountability, and excitement to weekly training, turning ordinary workouts into events that feel meaningful and memorable.