The first live announcement of the 2026 CrossFit Open, presented by Air National Guard, is going to be absolute cinema! Open Workout 26.1 will feature Jayson Hopper vs. Dallin Pepper vs. Colten Mertens vs. Austin Hatfield! On Thursday, Feb. 26, four of the best athletes in the sport will be throwing down live from Moffett Federal Airfield in San Jose, California. Right after they throw down, four Airmen will take on 26.1 themselves. Athletes: 🏋️‍♂️ jhopper3 The reigning CrossFit Games champ is ready to defend his title.🥇 Hopper started the 2025 season by finishing sixth overall in the CrossFit Open. He ended it standing atop the Games podium with the title of Fittest Man on Earth. Hopper proved that he is now the top dog in our sport. Only one question remains in 2026: Will we get another music video dedicated to the dyeing of his hair? #ByeByeBye 🏋️‍♂️ dallinpepper In 2024, Dallin Pepper took second at the CrossFit Games. In 2025, he was one of the favorites to stand atop the ...