First Off — Great Decision!
You just made one of the best choices you can as a CrossFitter: signing up for the 2026 CrossFit Open at CrossFit Indiana!
The Open isn’t just a workout — it’s a three-week festival of grit, sweat, and community energy. This year, we’re cranking it up with our friends at CrossFit Bold! Friendly rivalry, leaderboard bragging rights, and a little extra motivation await.
And here’s the best part:
- You don’t need to be competitive.
- You don’t need to RX every workout.
- You just need to show up.
The Open is designed to be inclusive, motivating, and approachable for every athlete. Performance matters — but consistency, participation, and showing up for your teammates matter just as much.
When the Workouts Are Announced
Workouts drop Thursdays at 4:00 PM EST on YouTube Live via the CrossFit Games channel. Tune in, see the movements, plan your strategy, and get mentally ready for Friday Night Lights at CrossFit Indiana.
What to Expect Each Friday
Here’s how the energy unfolds each week during our Friday Night Lights:
- 4:15 PM – Doors Open & Team Setup
Grab your gear, check in, and find your crew. Hype starts here! - 4:30 PM – Judges Workout Briefing
Review workout standards, flow, scaling options, and strategies. - 4:50 PM – Athlete Workout Briefing
Quick last-minute hype before the first heat. - 5:15–6:30/7 PM – Workout Heats
RX or scaled, heats run continuously. Coaches and judges will make sure every rep counts, and the energy is electric!
How We’re Doing the Open This Year
- $10 Buy-In: Friendly wager to keep it fun and competitive.
- Loser Buys Lunch: Motivation never tasted so good.
- Points Tracking: Begins 2/23, leaderboard updated Sundays at 5 PM.
Points (12 daily max) are awarded for:
- Class attendance
- Participation in Friday Night Lights
- Logging workouts in PushPress
- Logging workouts on CrossFit.com
- Top Male/Female RX and Scaled performance
This friendly competition spans both gyms, adding extra hype and accountability.
Not Signing Up for the Open?
No worries! You’re still welcome to join the workout. Just sign up for a heat Thursday evening and be part of the energy. Every athlete counts, and the more, the merrier!
The Open is For EVERYONE!
You don’t need to be an RX’d athlete to participate in the Open. You don’t even need to decide at the beginning. Each week is a different challenge. Go RX this week, Foundations next week and Scaled the week after.
Got a Friend Who Wants to Join?
Even better! Open drop-ins are allowed. Your friend can sign up at www.crossfitindiana.com and schedule a heat.
If they love it and continue training, we’ll hook you up with:
- 40% off their first month
- $65 cash thank you
It’s a win-win — bring the hype, bring your friends!
We Still Need Judges!
Every great Friday Night Lights session needs official judges, and we want YOU!
The official judges test takes about 1 hour and costs $10, but it makes the night run smoother, faster, and more fun for everyone. Plus, it’s a great way to brush up on movement standards — and stretch out those shoulders with some strong “no reps” all night long. 😏
Judges are the heroes of the Open, keeping everyone accountable and making sure the energy stays at 11/10.
Why You Should Be Excited
The Open is more than scores or points — it’s a community experience, now supercharged with CrossFit Bold. Every rep, every scaled effort, every cheer adds to the magic.
Whether it’s your first Open or your fifth, this is your chance to test your limits, celebrate your progress, and feel the intensity that only comes from sharing a workout with your CrossFit Indiana family (and friendly rivals at CrossFit Bold!).
Mark your calendars: Doors open 4:15 PM Friday, February 27 — let’s make this Open legendary!
