How to Watch the Crossfit Open 26.1 Live Announcement and What Comes Next
Today is the day: the 2026 Crossfit Open 26. 1 will officially begin at 3: 00 pm Eastern Time this afternoon with the 26. 1 live announcement. The reveal is immediately followed by a live athlete attempt, making the announcement itself also a competitive moment — and it will be streamed live for viewers.
How to Watch the Crossfit Open 26. 1 Live Announcement
The 26. 1 live announcement starts at 3: 00 pm ET. The full reveal and the subsequent live performance will be available the embedded live video on the event page; viewers can click the embedded player to watch. If you prefer other access points, you can also watch through the official event live channel or through the event’s official website livestream entry.
Live Athlete Takeover Immediately After the Reveal
Immediately after Dave Castro reveals the workout, the reigning Fittest Man on Earth Jayson Hopper will be joined by Dallin Pepper, Colten Mertens and Austin Hatfield to take on 26. 1 live. That sequence — announcement followed straightaway by four athletes attempting the same workout on location — is built into the event plan for today.
The Live Setup at Moffett Air National Guard Base
The live attempt will originate from Moffett Air National Guard Base in Mountain View, California. The location is the specified venue for the athletes’ on-site performance following the announcement, and the entire sequence will be captured and streamed from there.
What Dave Castro Has Teased About 26. 1
There are hints available from Dave Castro that relate to 26. 1. For some hints of what 26. 1 will be, check out Dave Castro’s hints that were shared ahead of the announcement. Those hints are part of the build-up to today’s reveal and are intended to give fans a sense of what to expect when the workout drops.
Why This Live Announcement Matters Today
Today’s format pairs the official 26. 1 reveal with an immediate, on-site athlete test, making the announcement both informational and performative. The combination of a timed reveal at 3: 00 pm ET, a live attempt by four named athletes, and the venue in Mountain View means fans can watch the workout unfold in real time from announcement to execution.
All elements described here are scheduled for today: the 2026 Crossfit Open 26. 1 live announcement at 3: 00 pm ET, the immediate athlete attempt by Jayson Hopper, Dallin Pepper, Colten Mertens and Austin Hatfield, and the livestream originating from Moffett Air National Guard Base in Mountain View, California. For viewers seeking context before the announcement, Dave Castro’s hints are available to review; details shown during the livestream will complete the picture.
