My Experience At The 2026 CrossFit Games

We followed 5x Fittest Man on Earth, Mat Fraser, around all week in San Jose during the 2026 CrossFit Games, and we're bringing you all the behind-the-scenes moments.

From coaching the HWPO team to soaking up the ten-year anniversary celebrations, this is Mat's week from his point of view.

COACHING FROM THE SIDELINES

These days, Mat's role at the Games looks a little different. Instead of stepping onto the competition floor himself, he spent the week coaching the HWPO team and cheering on athletes from the sidelines. It's a new kind of pressure, one that comes from watching rather than competing, but it's clear his competitive edge hasn't gone anywhere.

A DECADE IN THE MAKING

This year marked ten years since Mat's first CrossFit Games title, a decade that changed the sport. He was part of the 10-year anniversary ceremony and joined the HWPO team in celebrating Legacy Day, marking another year of HARD WORK.

Retirement hasn't slowed Mat down much. Throughout the week, he was found packing athlete gifts, supporting behind the scenes, and hitting workouts alongside HARD WORKERS, proof that the mindset that built five championships is still very much alive.

Tune in and enjoy.