Rogue Invitational Returns To Aberdeen For Third Consecutive Year
Event brings significant economic boost to city and region
Rogue Invitational, the annual three-day CrossFit and Strongman competition organised by Rogue Fitness, will return to Aberdeen’s P&J Live for the third year running, with event dates announced as 23 – 25 October 2026.
This follows the significant successes of the 2024 and 2025 events, which were the first two to be held outside the USA with 30,000 tickets sold across the two events.
Attracting visitors from 40 different countries, and with a 700-strong contingent of staff, athletes, coaches, volunteers, sponsors and vendors to Aberdeen each year, the 2024 and 2025 events generated combined visitor spend of £7m to the local economy based on research by Visit Aberdeenshire.
The 2025 Rogue Invitational attracted more than 5 million live stream viewers and 12 million impressions across social media platforms, with fans watching on as the world’s best athletes battled it out to win a share of the $1.5 million prize purse.
Rob Wicks, Managing Director of P&J Live in Aberdeen, said: “The Rogue Invitational has been an outstanding event to host for the past two years, so to have it back for a third successive year is very special. We are honoured to again be the host venue, we very much enjoy working with the team from Rogue in our unique venue, and our in-house expertise is on hand to deliver the event’s complex requirements.
Caity Matter Henniger, Chief Sales Officer at Rogue Fitness, said: “We’re happy to be back in Aberdeen for our third year of the Rogue Invitational. With the city, the venue, and the history of strength culture in Scotland, the decision was clear to return for another year!”
Competitors in the Rogue Invitational have included Iceland’s Hafthor “Thor” Bjornsson, The Scottish Stoltman brothers, Canadian Strongman Mitchell Hooper and CrossFit games winners Laura Horvath and Jeff Adler.
Tickets for the eighth annual Rogue Invitational will go on sale shortly. For more information, head to roguefitness.com/invitational for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I buy a VIP View Bar Upgrade?
You can purchase a VIP View Bar Upgrade to selected events here. It includes early access, fast-track entry, complimentary drink on arrival and access to the View Bar before, during and post-show.
- How can I purchase tickets for a concert at P&J Live?
Tickets are available from our ticketing agents AXS on https://www.axs.com/uk and Seat Unique on https://pandjlive.seatunique.c...
P&J Live do not sell tickets directly and are unable to take ticket bookings directly over the phone. Tickets must be purchased online.
- How do I register for access to venue presale?
For certain events, venue presale tickets might be on offer. This means you'll be access tickets before they go on general sale.
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- How can I book a table at 195 Bar & Grill?
Our 195 Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience before selected shows at P&J Live. You can check availability and book a table here.
- Will I be able to purchase food at P&J Live?
There is a wide range of food and beverage options available to purchase for concerts and events, including catering outlets offering a variety of hot food options.
Please note - it is against venue policy to allow patrons to bring in their own food and drink to the venue. At P&J live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card payments, this is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction. There are therefore no cash machines on the TECA site.
- Is there parking available at P&J Live?
Yes, there is parking available on-site at P&J Live.
There are various ways to pay for your parking at P&J Live
On site payment machines: We accept both cash and card payments on site, pay on exit is required by entering your vehicle registration at any one of our machines located in the car parks. Please note payment machines only take coins and not notes.
APCOA Connect App: Up to 24 hour after you have left the venue, you can pay for your parking on the APCOA Connect App. Once you have downloaded the app, use location code 6680 for the Sub-T Car Park (underground) and location code 2356 for the Surface Car Park.
You can also pay for parking via the APCOA website here, click which car park you parked in and then you will be able to pay for parking.
- Can I pay by cash within P&J Live?
At P&J Live it is our aim to be completely cashless, all of our bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card and contactless payments. This is more efficient, safe and ensures a speedy transaction.
There are no cash machines on the TECA sites.
- What bus can take me to P&J Live?
Regular buses will be coming in and out of the complex daily for public use. Details on bus routes and operators are still in discussion and any updates will be posted on the getting here page of the website.
Currently, the Stagecoach Service 727 runs regularly from Aberdeen City Centre to Aberdeen Airport, stopping in the TECA site as well as the 64/64A Service from Union Square to Inverurie. Updated timetables can be found here.
- How do I purchase accessible seating for a show at P&J Live?
Booking accessibility tickets has never been easier, this can now be booked online via AXS. If you are able or have someone to assist you please visit P&J Live's AXS Page, select the event you wish to see and click on ‘Wheelchair Tickets’ or ‘Ambulant Accessible Tickets’ to select your required seating and any companion tickets (if required).
Our seating configuration is flexible so the wheelchair and ambulant seating locations will vary from event to event, it is usual for us to have several locations for you to choose from, for wheelchair users; at the front of the flat floor seating beside the stage, a raised platform at the rear of the floor and also there are a few locations in our balcony area.
Further information on accessibility at the Venue can be found on our Accessibility page.