Here is everything you need to know about how to watch The 2026 HYROX World Championships. This epic event will deliver Elite 15 racing from Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday 18th June and Friday 19th June.
There will also be the Mixed Relay Invitational on Sunday 21st, where national teams of four athletes each will battle against each other.
If you aren’t able to attend in person then you can or tune in live via the HYROX World YouTube channel to watch the fastest HYROX athletes battle for world titles and championship glory.
2026 HYROX World Championship Livestream Schedule
So what times will the livestreams start?
- On Thursday 18 June 2026, the Elite 15 Singles Livestream starts at 6:35 PM CEST (Stockholm).
- On Friday 19 June 2026, Elite 15 Doubles Livestream starts at 7:55 PM CEST (Stockholm).
- On Sunday the Mixed Relay Invitational starts at 5:55 PM CEST (Stockholm).
Scroll down to find out how this transfers across to your time zone.
What Time Do the HYROX World Championships Start in Your Time Zone?
Below is a breakdown of both the singles and doubles start times, across every major time zone in the world, and the relevant livestream so that you can watch it live.
How to Watch the 2026 HYROX World Championships Elite 15 Singles Livestream – Thursday 18 June
Elite 15 Singles Livestream Start Time from Your Time Zone
| Time Zone | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 9:35 AM |
| Denver (MDT) | 10:35 AM |
| Chicago (CDT) | 11:35 AM |
| New York (EDT) | 12:35 PM |
| São Paulo (BRT) | 1:35 PM |
| London (BST) | 5:35 PM |
| Stockholm (CEST) | 6:35 PM |
| Johannesburg (SAST) | 6:35 PM |
| Dubai (GST) | 8:35 PM |
| Mumbai (IST) | 10:05 PM |
| Singapore (SGT) | 12:35 AM (19 June) |
| Beijing (China Standard Time) | 12:35 AM (19 June) |
| Tokyo (JST) | 1:35 AM (19 June) |
| Sydney (AEST) | 2:35 AM (19 June) |
| Auckland (NZST) | 4:35 AM (19 June) |
How to Watch the 2026 HYROX World Championships Elite 15 Doubles Livestream – Friday 19 June
Elite 15 Doubles Livestream Start Time from Your Time Zone
| Time Zone | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 10:55 AM |
| Denver (MDT) | 11:55 AM |
| Chicago (CDT) | 12:55 PM |
| New York (EDT) | 1:55 PM |
| São Paulo (BRT) | 2:55 PM |
| London (BST) | 6:55 PM |
| Stockholm (CEST) | 7:55 PM |
| Johannesburg (SAST) | 7:55 PM |
| Dubai (GST) | 9:55 PM |
| Mumbai (IST) | 11:25 PM |
| Singapore (SGT) | 1:55 AM (20 June) |
| Beijing (China Standard Time) | 1:55 AM (20 June) |
| Tokyo (JST) | 2:55 AM (20 June) |
| Sydney (AEST) | 3:55 AM (20 June) |
| Auckland (NZST) | 5:55 AM (20 June) |
Elite 15 Singles – What to Look Out For
The Elite 15 Singles race will feature the 15 best male, and 15 best female HYROX athletes on the planet right now. Here’s a quick summary of what you need to know.
Defending Champions Return
Linda Meier (GER) and Tim Wenisch (GER) arrive in Stockholm as the reigning 2025 World Champions and will be aiming to defend their crowns on the biggest stage in the sport. But the 2026 season has already produced historic performances. Australian star Joanna Wietrzyk is on fire and enters the World Championship as the women’s world record holder after setting a new mark of 54:25.
On the men’s side, Austria’s Alexander Roncevic became the first athlete in HYROX history to break the 52-minute barrier, recording a remarkable 51:59.
Elite 15 Women’s Singles Start List
| # | Athlete | Nation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joanna Wietrzyk | Australia | 1st Place – Hamburg Major (WR Holder) |
| 2 | Vivian Tafuto | USA | 2nd Place – Hamburg Major |
| 3 | Lauren Weeks | USA | 3rd Place – Hamburg Major |
| 4 | Lucy Procter | Great Britain | 3rd Place – Melbourne Major |
| 5 | Jess Pettrow | Australia | 4th Place – Melbourne Major |
| 6 | Sinéad Bent | Great Britain | 5th Place – Melbourne Major |
| 7 | Linda Meier | Germany | 4th Place – Phoenix Major (Defending Champion) |
| 8 | Gabrielle Nikora-Baker | New Zealand | 5th Place – Phoenix Major |
| 9 | Lena Putters | Belgium | 6th Place – Phoenix Major |
| 10 | Morgan Schulz | USA | 3rd Place – Washington DC Regional |
| 11 | Seka Arning | Germany | 2nd Place – London Olympia Regional |
| 12 | Calypso Sheridan | Australia | 1st Place – Brisbane Regional |
| 13 | Alyssa McElheny | USA | 3rd Place – Warsaw Major |
| 14 | Emilie Dahmen | Netherlands | 8th Place – Warsaw Major |
| 15 | Stefanie Oswald | Germany | 9th Place – Warsaw Major |
Elite 15 Men’s Singles Start List
| # | Athlete | Nation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Roncevic | Austria | 1st Place – Hamburg Major (WR Holder) |
| 2 | Dylan Scott | USA | 2nd Place – Hamburg Major |
| 3 | Hidde Weersma | Netherlands | 3rd Place – Hamburg Major |
| 4 | Tim Wenisch | Germany | 1st Place – Melbourne Major (Defending Champion) |
| 5 | Hunter McIntyre | USA | 2nd Place – Melbourne Major |
| 6 | Charlie Botterill | Great Britain | 3rd Place – Melbourne Major |
| 7 | James Kelly | Australia | 2nd Place – Phoenix Major |
| 8 | Rich Ryan | USA | 3rd Place – Phoenix Major |
| 9 | Sean Noble | Ireland | 4th Place – Phoenix Major |
| 10 | Cole Learn | Canada | 1st Place – Washington DC Regional |
| 11 | Tomas Tvrdik | Czech Republic | 3rd Place – London Olympia Regional |
| 12 | Dexter Buchanan | New Zealand | 2nd Place – Brisbane Regional |
| 13 | Sebastian Ifversen | Denmark | 3rd Place – Warsaw Major |
| 14 | Louis Osselaer | Belgium | 6th Place – Warsaw Major |
| 15 | Luke Greer | Great Britain | 7th Place – Warsaw Major |
Elite 15 Doubles: The Fastest Teams on Earth
The Elite 15 Doubles competition also takes place under the lights at Strawberry Arena, and with an unprecedented combined prize purse on the line for the Elite Doubles divisions, the stakes have never been higher.
Doubles World Record Holders to Watch
The 2026 season saw the Pro Doubles records constantly getting hammered. Lauren Weeks and Vivian Tafuto (USA) shattered the women’s record with an exceptional 52:11 performance at the Warsaw Major.
Over on the guy’s side, Alexander Rončević and Tim Wenisch (Austria/Germany) set a speedy new record of 47:40 at the EMEA Championships.
Elite 15 Women’s Doubles Start List
Let’s find out who will be pairing up.
| # | Team | Nations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauren Weeks and Vivian Tafuto | USA / USA |
| 2 | Joanna Wietrzyk and Jess Pettrow | Australia / Australia |
| 3 | Sinéad Bent and Lucy Procter | Great Britain / Great Britain |
| 4 | Meg Martin and Calypso Sheridan | Australia / Australia |
| 5 | Ida Mathilde Steensgaard and Elli Stenfors | Denmark / Finland |
| 6 | Charlie Searle and Lauren Stockley | Great Britain / Wales |
| 7 | Jade Skillen and Kat Parnell | Great Britain / Great Britain |
| 8 | Melanie Maurer and Jennifer Nikolaus | Switzerland / Germany |
| 9 | Seka Arning and Manuela García | Germany / Spain |
| 10 | Danél Louw and Vicky MacIntosh | South Africa / Great Britain |
| 11 | Katherine Fahsbender and Morgan Schulz | USA / USA |
| 12 | Alandra Greenlee and Kris Rugloski | USA / USA |
| 13 | Jana Lebenstedt and Viola Oberländer | Germany / Germany |
| 14 | Zara Piergianni and Gabriella Moriarty | Great Britain / Great Britain |
| 15 | Margot and Charlotte Vandenlindenloof | Belgium / Belgium |
Elite 15 Men’s Doubles Start List
| # | Team | Nations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Rončević and Tim Wenisch | Austria / Germany |
| 2 | Jake Williamson and Hunter McIntyre | Great Britain / USA |
| 3 | Rich Ryan and Pelayo Menendez Fernandez | USA / Spain |
| 4 | James Kelly and Jake Dearden | Australia / Great Britain |
| 5 | Hidde Weersma and Thierry Willigenberg | Netherlands / Netherlands |
| 6 | Charlie Botterill and Ollie Russell | Great Britain / Great Britain |
| 7 | Dylan Scott and Stephen Pelkofer | USA / USA |
| 8 | Gustav Cordua and Sebastian Ifversen | Denmark / Denmark |
| 9 | Luke Greer and Harry Thompson | Great Britain / Great Britain |
| 10 | James Newbury and Dene Flude | Australia / New Zealand |
| 11 | Maarten Enthoven and Louis Osselaer | Netherlands / Belgium |
| 12 | Martin Lecorgne and Xavier Dufour | France / France |
| 13 | Marko Nicic and Alexis Bernier | Serbia / France |
| 14 | Pieter Maes and Tom Franssens | Belgium / Belgium |
| 15 | Jeremy McConnell and Fabian Eisenlauer | Great Britain / Germany |
Whether you’re tuning in from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, or Oceania, make sure you know your local start time and don’t miss the action.
Mixed Relay Invitational – Sunday 21 June
The action concludes at the 2026 HYROX World Championships with the highly anticipated Mixed Relay Invitational, also streamed live from Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
The Mixed Relay Invitational will start at 17:55 PM CEST (Stockholm).
Twenty of the world’s top nations will field their ultimate four-person super teams (two men and two women) to battle for national pride on the World Championship stage. The Mixed Relay format is a fast and explosive race in HYROX, demanding speed, teamwork, flawless transitions, and smart race strategy.
Will Team England continue its historic success in the relay format, or will a new nation emerge as world champion?
Mixed Relay Invitational Livestream
What Time Does the Mixed Relay Invitational Start in Your Time Zone?
| Time Zone | Local Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 8:55 AM |
| Denver (MDT) | 9:55 AM |
| Chicago (CDT) | 10:55 AM |
| New York (EDT) | 11:55 AM |
| São Paulo (BRT) | 12:55 PM |
| London (BST) | 4:55 PM |
| Stockholm (CEST) | 5:55 PM |
| Johannesburg (SAST) | 5:55 PM |
| Dubai (GST) | 7:55 PM |
| Mumbai (IST) | 9:25 PM |
| Singapore (SGT) | 11:55 PM |
| Beijing (China Standard Time) | 11:55 PM |
| Tokyo (JST) | 12:55 AM (22 June) |
| Sydney (AEST) | 1:55 AM (22 June) |
| Auckland (NZST) | 3:55 AM (22 June) |
Mixed Relay Invitational Format
Unlike the individual races, the Mixed Relay is an all-out sprint from start to finish.
| Format Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | 20 invited nations plus exclusive wildcard teams |
| Athletes | Four athletes per team (two men and two women) |
| Running | Each athlete completes two 1km runs |
| Workouts | Each athlete completes two functional workout stations |
| Strategy | Teams must lock in their athlete sequence before the race begins |
With transitions, pacing, and athlete order all playing crucial roles, a single mistake can be the difference between gold and missing the podium.
Nations to Watch
United Kingdom
The historical powerhouse of the relay format. With a deep talent pool and a proven track record on the World Championship stage, Team United Kingdom enters as one of the favourites.
United States
Packed with elite talent and individual world champions, Team USA will be targeting gold in Stockholm.
Germany
Known for precision, consistency, and strength across all workout stations, Germany is always a threat when the pressure is highest.
Australia
After a remarkable 2026 season from its individual athletes, Australia arrives with the speed and depth to challenge for the world title.
Mixed Relay Invitational Nations
Nineteen nations qualified through the National Performance Index (NPI), while Sweden receives an automatic place as the host nation.
| Seed | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | Australia |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
| 3 | United States |
| 4 | Germany |
| 5 | Belgium |
| 6 | Canada |
| 7 | Spain |
| 8 | Ireland |
| 9 | Italy |
| 10 | Netherlands |
| 11 | South Africa |
| 12 | France |
| 13 | New Zealand |
| 14 | Mexico |
| 15 | South Korea |
| 16 | Morocco |
| 17 | China |
| 18 | United Arab Emirates |
| 19 | Poland |
| 20 | Sweden |
Final Thoughts
From the Elite 15 Singles and Doubles races to the explosive Mixed Relay Invitational, the 2026 HYROX World Championships promises a long weekend of world class competition in Stockholm.
With reigning champions defending their titles, world record holders chasing new times, and national teams battling for pride in the Mixed Relay, you can expect some of the fastest and most competitive racing ever seen in HYROX.
No matter where you are in the world, make sure you know your local start time and tune in live on here on BOXROX.
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