Belgrade Games

THE PROFESSOR IS ON THE FLOOR 🧠🔥

3x CrossFit Games Podium Finisher Brent Fikowski is coming to the Belgrade Games!
From September 18–20, one of the most tactical and iconic athletes in functional fitness is joining us for the entire weekend.

He’s not just watching—he’s getting fully involved in the action:
📍 Judging Heats — Yes, The Professor himself will be holding athletes to the highest standard on the floor.
📍 "Workout with Brent" Session — Your chance to throw down alongside a Games legend.
📍 Live Q&A Session — Deep dive into pacing, programming strategy, and elite mindset.
📍 Daily Meet & Greet — Grab a photo, get your gear signed, and say hello.

Whether you're competing or watching from the stands, this is a legendary weekend in Belgrade you don't want to miss.

Tag your training partner who needs to see this!

🏃‍♂️🚣 EVENT 1 IS HERE — WATERFRONT STRIDE

Friday, September 18th | 8:00 AM | Belgrade Waterfront, in front of Belgrade Tower
We're kicking off Belgrade Games 2026 outdoors, right on the river — first call of the competition is at Belgrade Tower on the Waterfront, not in the main hall.

THE WORKOUT

Run + Max Calorie Row.

Individuals: 1500m Run (6 laps of the 250m riverside loop in front of Belgrade Tower) → straight into Max Calories on the Rower

Teams: Same test, together — the whole team runs the 1500m (6 x 250m laps) as one, then splits the rower calories however they choose.

Every second and every calorie counts.

LOGISTICS

Some divisions kick off their day here at the Waterfront on Event 1, while others start in the Main Hall on WOD 2 — heats swap venues as the day goes on, so check your heat sheet for where you start. Belgrade Tower is roughly an 8–10 minute walk from the Main Hall, so plan your transition time accordingly.
First heat, first WOD, first views of the Belgrade skyline. Let's go. 🇷🇸

🔒 EVENT 6: LAST STAND 🔒

The finish line is in sight, but you’ll have to sprint through the fire to reach it. Welcome to Event 6—the final test of endurance, grit, and pure speed at the Belgrade Games 2026.

No pacing. No holding back. Just absolute output from the second the clock starts.

⏱️ TIME CAPS:
👤 Individuals: 4 Minutes
👥 Teams: 5 Minutes

Four minutes to give everything you’ve got. Five minutes to stand together or fall apart. When the horn blows, empty the tank.

Who will conquer the floor, and who will make their Last Stand? ⚡

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Event 5: Iron Gate

Individual Division
Test your upper-body precision and heavy leg drive against the Iron Gate. Athletes must navigate advanced gymnastics under fatigue before grinding through heavy sandbag cleans and squats.

Ring Muscle-ups

Bar Muscle-ups

Pull-ups

Sandbag Squats

Team Division
Communication, pace, and total synchronicity are required to breach the Iron Gate. Teams will manage high-volume gymnastics on the rig before uniting under the ultimate test of collective power.

Team Pull-ups

Worm Thrusters

Introducing Event 4: The Reckoning.

It’s time to bring raw power and precision under heavy pressure. Step onto the floor and load the barbell to establish your 1RM Clean & Jerk.

Format & Rules:

Individual Divisions: 6-Minute Time Cap total (3 attempts to find 1RM)

Team Divisions: 6-Minute Time Cap total (3 Minutes per teammate to find 1RM)

Strategy is everything. Do you play it safe to lock in a solid score, or open heavy and push your absolute limit? Load the bar, step up, and settle the score.

Get ready. The Reckoning is coming.

EVENT 3: REV & RAISE

Event 3 is here, and it's called REV & RAISE.

INDIVIDUAL Airbike Calories Rope Climbs Box Jump Overs

TEAMS Rope Climbs Worm Clean & Jerks Worm Lunges

Individuals rev the bike first, then raise themselves up the rope before getting over the box, round after round. Teams open on the rope, clean and jerk the worm overhead together, then lunge it down the floor.

Different loads, same test: grip, engine, and the will to keep going up.

See you on the floor.

We Need Judges for Belgrade Games 2026! 🏆
Belgrade Games 2026 is looking for judges to join the team. If you know your craft and want to be part of one of the biggest events on our calendar, this is your call to apply.
Here's what judges get:
🏨 Accommodation for judges coming from outside Serbia/Belgrade
👕 3 t-shirts, 2 shorts, 3 pairs of socks
💶 €50/day fee for finals days
🍽️ Food and drinks at the venue
Apply to judge Belgrade Games 2026 — link in bio.

Second Round of Invites Sent! 📩

The second round of invitations for the Finals has officially been sent out. Check your inboxes and athlete profiles now!

⏳ Registration Deadline: You have until Wednesday at 23:59 to complete your registration and secure your spot on the big stage.

Don't miss out—confirm your spot before time runs out!

🚨 FINAL CALL FOR ROUND 1! 🚨

If you received an invitation to register for the finals, this is your absolute last chance. The deadline is 23:59 TODAY.

Clock is ticking. If you don't secure your spot by midnight, we will officially move down the list and pass the opportunity on to the next contestants in line.

Don't miss out—register now! ⏳

💪 YOU EARNED IT. NOW CLAIM IT. 💪

The leaderboard is set, the invites are out, and the finals are calling your name. But your spot on the floor isn't guaranteed until you register!

⏰ You have until Friday, July 10th at 23:59 CET to make it official.

Open the Circle 21 app or check your email immediately to sign up. Once the deadline hits, expired invites go straight to the next athletes on the leaderboard.

The battlefield is ready for September. Are you? Let’s go! 🔥