French Throwdown semifinals schedule released

The Barbell Spin published a viewing guide on May 14 for the 2026 French Throwdown, laying out start times, livestream options and leaderboard access for this weekend’s CrossFit Games semifinal. The event runs from May 15 to May 17 at Arena Grand Paris in Tremblay-en-France, near Paris, according to the French Throwdown website and Competition Corner. CrossFit’s semifinals schedule lists the French Throwdown as one of the in-person qualifying events on the 2026 calendar. ### When does the competition start, and where is it being held? May 15 is the opening day of competition, and Arena Grand Paris is the host venue for the three-day event, according to the French Throwdown website and Competition Corner. The official event registration page says athlete check-in was scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday, May 14, before competition began across all categories on Friday. (thebarbellspin.com) CrossFit’s semifinals page lists the French Throwdown from May 15 through May 17 in Paris, with start and end times shown in the viewer’s local time zone. The French Throwdown website describes the event as a CrossFit Semifinals competition featuring top European athletes. ### What is the event schedule for elite individuals and teams? The Barbell Spin said elite individuals will compete in six workouts and elite teams in five events over the weekend. (frenchthrowdown.com) Its viewing guide lists Friday’s opening elite schedule beginning with Team Event 1 at 4:50 a.m. Eastern Time, followed by Team Event 2 at 8:53 a.m. and Individual Event 1 at 9:30 a.m. Saturday’s schedule in the same guide starts with Team Event 3 at 5:45 a.m. Eastern, Individual Event 2 at 6:12 a.m., Team Event 4 at 10:19 a.m. and Individual Event 3 at 11:01 a.m. Sunday’s listed starts are Individual Event 4 at 2:00 a.m., Team Event 5 at 6:12 a.m., Individual Event 5 at 7:12 a.m. and Individual Event 6 at 10:41 a.m. ### How many Games spots are on the line this weekend? (thebarbellspin.com) The Barbell Spin reported earlier this week that 40 men and 40 women are in the elite individual field at the French Throwdown. That report said the top three men and top three women will qualify for the 2026 CrossFit Games. The French Throwdown website also says the event welcomes leading European athletes as part of the CrossFit semifinals stage. (thebarbellspin.com) Competition Corner lists the event as both an individual and team onsite competition. ### Where can viewers watch the livestreams? The Barbell Spin said the competition will be streamed on the French Throwdown YouTube channel and embedded on the CrossFit Games website. (thebarbellspin.com) Its guide says there will be two main-language options, one in French and one in English, plus a separate stream for the Rogue Arena, where two elite team events are scheduled. (frenchthrowdown.com) Pedro from Coffee Pods and Wods will handle English commentary, according to The Barbell Spin’s viewing post. The French Throwdown website’s live section directs viewers to watch the event online during the May 15-17 competition window. ### Where are the live results and updates posted? Competition Corner is the platform for the live leaderboard, according to The Barbell Spin’s guide. (thebarbellspin.com) The French Throwdown website also directs fans to follow the competition in real time through schedule, workouts and leaderboard links. The Competition Corner event page lists tabs for schedule, workouts and leaderboard alongside event details for the French Throwdown 2026 competition. (thebarbellspin.com) That gives viewers one place to track results as events unfold through Sunday. May 17 is the final day on the published schedule, with Individual Event 6 set for 10:41 a.m. Eastern Time in The Barbell Spin guide. (thebarbellspin.com) CrossFit’s semifinals calendar shows the French Throwdown ending on Sunday before the next in-person semifinals, including Torian Pro and Rebel Renegade Games, begin on May 21. (competitioncorner.net)