CrossFit drops REBEL Renegade Games as semifinal for 2027

CrossFit has decided not to include the REBEL Renegade Games in the 2027 season schedule. The competition served as an official semifinal for the past four seasons, sending athletes to the CrossFit Games each year.

Notably, the decision came entirely from CrossFit itself. The event's organizers had been planning a new edition and were looking forward to the upcoming year.

For South Africa and the broader African CrossFit community, this is a blow. The disappearance of this regional pathway means athletes from the area will have to find another route to the Games.

It remains unclear whether CrossFit is planning an alternative semifinal for the region, or whether the capacity will be absorbed elsewhere. Fans and athletes are waiting for more clarity on what the new season format will look like.