Support Us Button Widget

Your guide to the CrossFit Games in Madison, WI

Willow Island in Quan Park

Check off your camping essentials: tent, s’mores, resistance bands, dumbbells... | Photo by 608today

Table of Contents

Love a morning jog? You’re about to get tens of thousands of running buddies.

The 2022 NOBULL Crossfit Games are coming to Alliant Energy Center this Wed., Aug. 3-Sun., Aug. 7, culminating a year of qualifying competitions in eight cities nationwide. The so-called “Woodstock of fitness” will bring a runner’s contact high to Madison — not to mention all sorts of closures + traffic.

The Games

Events will kick off right at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, and continue through the closing ceremony at Alliant’s Beer Garden on Sunday afternoon. Workouts have yet to be announced.

Tickets come in two flavors: Festival Only tickets get you access to outdoor events, while the Colosseum packages get you a seat inside the colosseum. Festival day passes start at $25, while all-week Colosseum packages are on resale starting at $400. Plus, you can watch from home.

Three themed appreciation days will grant community members free Festival tickets:

  • Wed., Aug 3 | Firefighters, healthcare + law enforcement
  • Thurs., Aug 4 | Teachers + school administrators
  • Fri., Aug 5 | Military personnel

Spectators should visit the fan experience guide to navigate the various venues + schedules.

Traffic, closures + impact

Roads around Alliant will be… what’s a nice way to say “pandemonium?” Expect heavy traffic near Rimrock Rd., Alliant Energy Center Wy., Olin Ave., John Nolen Dr., and Rusk Ave. Plus, CrossFit teased an offsite event that will close the 100 block of State Street on Thurs.-Fri.

Quann Park will be closed for the CrossFit campground + overflow parking until Aug. 14. Need a place to take your dog in the meantime? We’ve got you.

A handful of gyms will also be taken over by CrossFit, but will offer classes, seminars + walk-ins for fans and locals alike.

Lastly, if all this activity has you in the orange zone already, just take a deep breath and count back from $12 million — the local economic impact Madison can expect from the event.

More from 608today
Mad City and Wisconsin will be well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some Olympians to watch.
Grab your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Madison.
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Madison nod there — these craft beers found around Mad City take local pride seriously.
From Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024, we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Madison; check out our map of local drink deals.
Explore these dog-friendly places in Madison — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
Volunteer with Healthy Food For All at local farmers’ markets.
If you’re trying to get more involved in the community, here’s where you can start.
Sponsored
Huxley Yards is set to open in 2026.
The Wisconsin DNR is urging boaters to be safe over the holiday.