Watch Coach Jake Compete at the CrossFit Regionals!
The time has come! The CrossFit Games East Regional kicks off tomorrow, Friday May 18th, and runs for six events over the course of three days in Albany, NY. This is Coach Jake's first Regional berth, and he is ready to take on some the toughest competition in the sport of fitness.If you are heading up to Albany, definitely check out Cooper's post in our Facebook group, as he details how to navigate the venue and surrounding city. You can find the post in our FB group by clicking here.For most of you, the best way to follow the action will be online, via the CrossFit Games website:
WATCH ON THE GAMES SITE
Every heat of every event of the Regionals will stream live right here on Games.CrossFit.com. The Games player allows you to seamlessly switch between live events on mobile, tablet or desktop devices. We'll also keep the archived footage here so you can rewatch the competition or catch up on what you missed.Plus, we'll bookmark all the key moments in every heat so you can jump to the right moment to watch your favorite athlete or team compete, or tune in just to see Mat Fraser take the other competitors to school in the final heat.
WATCH ON FACEBOOK
You can also watch all the action and engage with the community and broadcast team right on social media through Facebook Live. We'll help you organize your notifications if you don't want to miss a moment. We can let you know when events are starting through Facebook groups.To stay in the know and up to date on Regional schedules and information, join the CrossFit Community FYI group on Facebook. In FYI, we will communicate the list of streams available each Regional Week so you can set your reminders accordingly. You can also check out each region's local community page for regionally specific streaming information and additional local information and updates:
HOW TO WATCH ON FACEBOOK
With Facebook Live, you'll have three different viewing options so you can tune in from home, on the go, or from your office (don't worry, we won't tell your boss):
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COMPUTER/DESKTOP
- Launch your browser and go to www.facebook.com.
- Log in to Facebook.
- Search for "The CrossFit Games."
- Follow the "The CrossFit Games" show page to receive updates.
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MOBILE
- Download and/or launch the Facebook app on your phone or tablet.
- Search for "The CrossFit Games."
- Follow the "The CrossFit Games" show page to receive updates.
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TV
- Download the Facebook video app on your TV or streaming device and search for "The CrossFit Games."
- You can also stream the competition from your phone to a TV on the same wifi network by tapping the (TV) icon.
COMMON QUESTIONS FOR FACEBOOK VIEWERS
HOW DO I WATCH ON FACEBOOK WITHOUT COMMENTS?
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COMPUTER/DESKTOP
- To hide comments and reactions in a live video you're watching on your computer, hover over the live video, then click on the quiet mode button. Click on the quiet mode button again to bring back comments and reactions.
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MOBILE
- To hide comments and reactions in a live video you're watching, swipe right across the screen. Swipe left to bring them back again. Or tap the screen to bring up the quiet mode button, which you can tap to hide comments and reactions and tap again to bring them back.
WATCH CBS SPORTS DIGITAL AND TV COVERAGE
Stream more than 200 hours of live coverage of the CrossFit Games Regionals on the following CBS platforms:
- CBSSports.com for desktop and mobile web. The video player will feature separate channels for each region and VOD content including previews, recaps and more.
- CBS Sports mobile app for iOS and Android
- CBS Sports app for key connected TV devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku
CBS TV SCHEDULE FOR THE 2018 REEBOK CROSSFIT GAMES REGIONALS
CBS Sports will showcase the CrossFit Regionals for the first time, featuring coverage across broadcast, cable and digital platforms. Television coverage begins on Saturday, May 19 (11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET) on CBS, while streaming coverage of the event begins on Friday, May 18 (12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET) on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app for mobile and connected TV devices.Below is the television schedule for the CrossFit Regionals across CBS and CBS Sports Network:
WEEK 1
- Saturday, May 19 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT / 2-3 p.m. ET on CBS:Week 1 Recap + Look Ahead to Week 2
WEEK 2
- Saturday, May 26 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT / 2-3 p.m. ET on CBS:Week 2 Recap + Look Ahead to Finals
WEEK 3
- Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT / 1-3 p.m. ET, live on CBS (from the Atlantic Regional): Final round coverage
- Saturday, June 2 at 12-3 p.m. PT / 3-6 p.m. ET, live on CBS Sports Network (from the Atlantic Regional): Final round coverage
- Sunday, June 3 at 12-3 p.m. PT / 3-6 p.m. ET, live on CBS Sports Network (from the Atlantic Regional): Final round coverage
If you are outside the CBS coverage area and want to see Regionals on TV, contact your local service provider to express your interest, and tune in on the Games site to enjoy unforgettable action!CBS Sports Network, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, is widely available through all major cable, satellite and telco distributors, as well as via OTT streaming service providers such as YouTube TV, fuboTV, PlayStation Vue, DirecTV and Hulu.Additionally, a live CBS Sports Network stream is available through CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App by authenticating with select providers. For more information, including a full programming schedule, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TUNE IN FROM THE CROSSFIT GAMES APP
Check in on the Regionals from your mobile device with the CrossFit Games App (available for iOS and Android).With the app, you'll be able to:
- keep track of which athletes and teams are in the top spots at each Regional and in contention for spots to the Games.
- interact with the CrossFit Games Leaderboard to see how your favorite athletes and teams are doing. This year you can check athletes' rankings at individual Regionals, or compare performances across different Regionals.
HEAT TIMES FOR THIS WEEKEND
