Adaptive CrossFit Games registration opens today with San Jose finals

Registration for the 2026 Adaptive Open opened today through WheelWOD, kicking off the season that leads to the Adaptive CrossFit Games by WheelWOD at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center July 24–26. The Adaptive Open competition window runs Feb. 26–Mar. 16 and will follow the broader CrossFit Open timeline, with adaptive semifinals to be announced.

WheelWOD is coordinating programming and athlete resources for the Adaptive CrossFit Games this season. Its event page includes registration details, partner acknowledgements, and links to classification and rulebook resources tailored for adaptive athletes. Those classification resources determine athlete categories and are central to fair starts, so registering without reviewing classification guidance risks being placed in the wrong division or having to delay competitive plans.

This timeline matters for adaptive athletes, coaches, and affiliate owners planning programming and travel. The Open window gives athletes a clear two-and-a-half-week block to complete required workouts, allowing coaches to periodize training into an Open peak, a short recovery block, and then a push toward potential semifinals. With semifinals still TBD, athletes should assume an additional qualifying stage before San Jose and be ready to adapt training and logistics.

Practical considerations start now. Register on the WheelWOD page today to secure an entry and access the linked rulebook and classification pages; those documents explain workout standards, adaptive equipment allowances, and classification steps. Coaches should map out scaled and Rx options and confirm whether athletes need documentation or classification appointments before submitting scores. Affiliates can use the Open window to run in-gym heats or hybrid test sessions that follow the posted rules so athletes are comfortable with the reporting process.

The San Jose McEnery Convention Center will host the Games July 24–26, which adds travel, lodging, and accessibility planning to the checklist. Affiliates and athletes should review venue accessibility and start booking early; adaptive travel needs and equipment transport can complicate last-minute plans. WheelWOD’s partner acknowledgements on the event page should also flag vendor and support options that typically assist adaptive competitors.

The Adaptive Open schedule aligning with the main Open makes it easier for gyms to run joint programming, but adaptive-specific rules and classification steps are not optional. Treat those resources as the rulebook for your season plan and coordinate early with classifiers and event admins.

Our two cents? Register now, sort classification paperwork, and slot the Open window into a training plan that leaves room for a semifinal surprise. If you’re coaching or hosting heats, run them to the rulebook standards so athletes aren’t learning on game day.