Torian Pro semifinal starts tonight

The 2026 Torian Pro opens Friday, May 22, in Brisbane, Australia, as CrossFit’s Semifinals season moves to one of the last in-person qualifying stops before July’s Games. Morning Chalk Up said this week that Torian Pro and the Rebel Renegade Games are the next Semifinals on the calendar, with athletes competing for remaining spots at the 2026 CrossFit Games. The Torian Pro website lists the event for May 22-24 at Pat Rafter Arena. The Barbell Spin reported that, for viewers in the United States, competition begins Thursday night into early Friday because of the time difference. ### When does the competition actually start for U.S. viewers? The Barbell Spin said on May 21 that “the 2026 Torian Pro begins in just a few hours” and that “for those in the United States, that means it begins tonight.” Its viewing guide lists Friday events starting in the overnight and early-morning Eastern Time windows, with additional sessions running through Saturday night and early Sunday morning U.S. time. (morningchalkup.barbend.com) The Torian Pro live broadcast page says coverage begins from 12:00 p.m. AEST on Friday and Saturday, and from 8:00 a.m. AEST on Sunday. ### How many Games spots are on the line in Brisbane? The Barbell Spin said the top three men, top three women and top three teams at Torian Pro will advance to the 2026 CrossFit Games. CrossFit’s Semifinals information page says the season determines who moves on from regional qualifying events to the Games, and Torian Pro is one of those sanctioned semifinal competitions on the 2026 calendar. (thebarbellspin.com) ### Where can fans watch and follow the leaderboard? Torian Pro’s official live broadcast page says fans can watch through the TYR YouTube channel or the CrossFit Games website. The same page says the broadcast will include Pro Individual and Pro Team events, along with selected other divisions over the weekend. The Barbell Spin said the live leaderboard will run through Competition Corner. (thebarbellspin.com) ### Why is this weekend part of the bigger 2026 CrossFit picture? Morning Chalk Up reported on May 20 that Torian Pro and the Rebel Renegade Games are the next opportunities for athletes to qualify for the Games as the Semifinals season continues. Its report said the 2026 CrossFit Games are headed to San Jose in July, putting added focus on the remaining qualifying weekends. (torianpro.com) ### What do we know already about the Games in San Jose? CrossFit’s ticket page says the 2026 CrossFit Games are scheduled for July 24-26, and SAP Center’s event listing says single-day tickets are on sale now for all three days in San Jose, California. The Barbell Spin reported in March that the Games will be held at SAP Center, with public ticket sales opening on March 24. (morningchalkup.barbend.com) July 24-26 is the next fixed date on the calendar after this weekend’s Semifinals action. Between now and then, Torian Pro’s May 22-24 competition in Brisbane will decide which three men, three women and three teams move on to the 2026 CrossFit Games in San Jose. (torianpro.com) (games.crossfit.com)