The 2026 Legends Del Mar competition is scheduled for April 24–26 at Del Mar Arena in Del Mar, California, bringing together elite and masters CrossFit athletes for an invite-only event with direct implications for the 2026 CrossFit Games. The competition features a structured field across multiple divisions, with strict qualification standards and limited roster spots that ensure a high level of performance across the board.

Legends Del Mar includes both elite individual and masters individual divisions, each with defined pathways for participation and advancement. Athletes earn invitations through Quarterfinal placements, prior CrossFit Games results and additional selection criteria outlined by the event organizers. With capped fields and backfill procedures in place, the final roster reflects athletes who have met specific competitive benchmarks.

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The event also offers fans the opportunity to follow along with full event coverage, including schedules and leaderboards, while maintaining a clear structure for how athletes progress through the competition. With advancement spots to the CrossFit Games on the line, every performance across the three-day event carries measurable importance.

How To Watch 2026 Legends Del Mar

The 2026 Legends Del Mar competition will stream live on FloElite. Fans can watch coverage of the event, follow the schedule and keep up with leaderboards throughout the weekend via the FloSports platform.

2026 Legends Del Mar Divisions & Format

The elite individual division includes 20 men and 20 women, all competing through an invite-only process. The top two men and top two women at the conclusion of the event will advance directly to the 2026 CrossFit Games. Invitations are extended to top performers from the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinal leaderboard and the 2025 CrossFit Games, with additional special invites issued at the discretion of the organizers.

All elite athletes must register for the CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals and place within the top 2,000 in the Quarterfinals to be eligible for participation. Invitations are issued in order of placement, with athletes given 48 hours to accept before spots are backfilled down the leaderboard.

The masters individual division features 180 men and 180 women across age groups ranging from 35–39 through 70+. Roster sizes vary by division, with 30 athletes per gender in age groups 35–54 and 15 athletes per gender in age groups 55 and older.

Advancement to the 2026 CrossFit Games differs by age group. In the 35–39 and 40–44 divisions, the top three finishers qualify, while the 45–49 and 50–54 divisions send the top two. In divisions 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70+, only the winner advances.

Masters athletes qualify through Quarterfinal placements and 2025 Masters CrossFit Games results, with additional special invites available. Eligibility requirements include registering for the CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals and placing within the top 400 in Quarterfinals for ages 35–54 or top 300 for ages 55 and older.