Rogue Invitational Returns To Scotland's P&J Live For 2025
Rogue Invitational, the annual three-day CrossFit and Strongman competition organised by Rogue Fitness, will return to Aberdeen’s P&J Live for the second year running, with event dates announced as 31st October to 2nd November 2025.
This follows the significant success of the 2024 event, the first to be held outside the USA with 15,000 ticket sales and record media content results.
Attracting visitors from 39 different countries, and a 700-strong contingent of operations staff, athletes, coaches, volunteers, sponsors and vendors to Aberdeen, the event generated an estimated visitor spend of £3.9million to the local economy.
In terms of media coverage, the 2024 Rogue Invitational attracted more than 4million live stream viewers and more than 18million views across social media platforms, with fans watching on as the world’s best athletes battled it out to win a share of the $1.8million prize purse.
Rob Wicks, Managing Director of P&J Live in Aberdeen, said: “The Rogue Invitational was one of last year’s stand-out, showcasing our capabilities to a global audience. Naturally, we are delighted to have secured the event again, being one of only a handful of UK venues with the expertise and versatility to make it a success and with the capability to accommodate the event’s complex requirements.
“The venue’s upward trajectory is being driven by a varied and unique calendar of events and the Rogue Invitational has made a tremendously important contribution to cementing that approach. It’s also been hugely encouraging to see the impact of the visitor spend in the regional economy, supporting local hoteliers, restauranteurs and many other local businesses."
Caity Matter Henniger, Chief Sales Officer at Rogue Fitness, said: “We had an amazing time in Aberdeen last year and I couldn’t speak more highly of the venue, the city or the country and we are thrilled to be coming back. Last year we were able to integrate Scottish culture into the event, such as presenting competitors with their own unique Rogue tartan kilt, handcrafted by a local supplier, and programming our replicas of the legendary Inver Stones into the competition.
“If fans are looking for a memorable atmosphere and the chance to see some of the best strength athletes compete in person, then make sure to sign up for more information on when this year’s tickets will be released.”
Aberdeen City Councillor, Alex McLellan said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Rogue Invitational back to Aberdeen in 2025. This exciting competition was hugely popular last year and gives us the opportunity to again showcase our vibrant city to fans and competitors from across the world. We look forward to the entertainment and economic benefits Rogue will bring to our community.”
Competitors in the 2024 Rogue Invitational included Iceland’s Hafthor “Thor” Bjornsson, The Scottish Stoltman brothers and CrossFit games winners Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr and Jeff Adler.
Tickets for the seventh annual Rogue Invitational will go on sale shortly. For more information, head to roguefitness.com/invitational to sign up for email 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 9A/X9 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.