In a Wednesday press conference, CrossFit CEO Don Faul announced a new partnership with ESPN, bringing the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games back to the network. The event will be streamed from August 3 to August 6 and will be available for streaming on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+.
This marks a significant moment for CrossFit as it returns to the preeminent sports platform after being last broadcasted on ESPN in 2016 before moving to CBS platforms. The renewed partnership aims to introduce CrossFit to a wider audience and strengthen the sense of community within the sport.
Viewers in the United States can catch exclusive streaming on ESPN+, while international audiences will have access to the Games on various platforms like Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube.
The Games will feature broadcast commentators, including Dave Ryan, Adrian Conway, Jason Khalipa, Tommy Marquez, Tom Miazga, and Annie Sakamoto, providing in-depth analysis and commentary throughout the event.
With this partnership, the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games are set to captivate audiences worldwide as top athletes showcase their fitness on the grand stage of ESPN, embodying the spirit of competition and commitment to long-term health and fitness.
How to Watch the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games:
The CrossFit Games offer a variety of options for fans to catch the action, with viewers in the United States able to tune in on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+, while international audiences can follow the event on Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube — head to the CrossFit Games website for a detailed broadcast schedule.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE (U.S. ONLY)
| Time (Eastern Time Zone) | Streaming Platforms |
| Thursday, Aug. 3 | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 3:15 – 4:50 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| 5:15 – 7:55 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Friday, Aug. 4 | |
| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 6:15 – 8:50 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 7 – 9 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4 – 5:55 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| 6:10 – 7:10 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Sunday, Aug. 6 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3: 55 p.m. | ESPN+, Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4:25 – 5:45 p.m. | ESPN+ (Exclusive United States Streaming Window) |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
BROADCAST SCHEDULE (INTERNATIONAL ONLY)
| Time (Eastern Time Zone) | Streaming Platforms |
| Thursday, Aug. 3 | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |
| 5:15 – 7:55 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Friday, Aug. 4 | |
| 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 6:15 – 9 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |
| 6:10 – 7:10 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| Sunday, Aug. 6 | |
| 10 a.m. – 3: 55 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube |
| 4 – 6 p.m. | Games.CrossFit.com, YouTube |