Rob Wicks says three successive Rogue Invitational years in Aberdeen were a landmark for the venue

Rob Wicks said hosting the Rogue Invitational for three successive years had been a pleasure and a landmark achievement for the venue. Rob Wicks said the economic impact exceeded £10 million flowing into the region over three years, supporting local businesses and showcasing Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland to a global audience. Rob Wicks said they hope to see the event return sometime in the near future.1

Caity Matter Henniger said three years in Aberdeen did not happen by accident, and that the venue team welcomed Rogue warmly from the first event in 2024. Caity Matter Henniger said Aberdeen has become a true home for the Rogue Invitational.1

Aberdeen Live reported that the 2024 Rogue Invitational was the first to be held outside the USA. The 2024 event attracted visitors from 39 different countries, Aberdeen Live reported. The 2025 event drew visitors from 40 different countries, according to Aberdeen Live.1

Aberdeen Live reported that the 2024 event brought a 700-strong contingent of operations staff, athletes, coaches, volunteers, sponsors and vendors to Aberdeen. The 2024 event generated an estimated local economic benefit of £3.9m, Aberdeen Live reported. The two events sold 30,000 tickets and generated a combined local economic benefit of some £7m, according to Aberdeen Live.1

Aberdeen Live reported that the 2024 event attracted more than 4m live stream viewers and more than 18m views across social media platforms. The 2025 Invitational drew more than 5m live stream viewers and 12m impressions across social media, Aberdeen Live reported.1

Across the three years, prize purses totalled close to $5 million, according to Aberdeen Live.1

Aberdeen Live reported that competitors over the three years included Hafthor Bjornsson, the Stoltman brothers, Mitchell Hooper, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, Laura Horvath and Jeff Adler. The event presented competitors with tartan kilts handcrafted by a local supplier and introduced challenges inspired by the Inver Stones, Aberdeen Live reported.1

Aberdeen Live reported that the Rogue Invitational is an annual three-day CrossFit and Strongman competition organised by Rogue Fitness. Rob Wicks said it is rare for Rogue to remain at one location for this long.1