Stuttgart, Germany | 17 April 2027
ATHX Stuttgart 2027 takes place on 17 April at Messe Stuttgart, right next to Stuttgart Airport, a week after ATHX St Gallen. It is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026.
Key event details
Venue:
Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, 70629
Date:
17 April 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- Airport: the venue is adjacent to Stuttgart Airport, which makes it a convenient choice for international visitors.
- By S-Bahn: lines S2 and S3 are the fastest way from Stuttgart main station, with a direct connection to the airport and the trade fair in about 27 minutes. The stop is about 200 m, or an 8-minute walk, from the entrance to the venue.
- By U-Bahn: line U6 runs to Flughafen/Messe, and the west entrance is the closest stop. Messe Stuttgart says the U6 terminates right at the Messepiazza, with a 6-minute walk from the East entrance.
- By car: the A8 motorway runs right alongside the grounds, with several exits serving the site. For navigation, use Flughafenstraße, 70629 Stuttgart. There are 6,700 parking spaces directly at the grounds, and the adjoining airport car parks can also be used.
- Environmental zone: Stuttgart city is an environmental zone, but the grounds lie outside the city limits, so visitors to a trade fair or conference do not need an emissions sticker. You will need one if you stay in the city or overnight.
- Taxi: taxi ranks are in front of the entrances to the venue.
The ATHX format
2.5 hours of continuous competition across six zones: Warm-Up (30 min), Strength (20 min), Refuel (10 min), Endurance (30 min), Recovery (30 min) and MetCon X (30 min). The three workouts are the same at every event of the 2027 season, so you can train them well in advance.
This season's three workouts
- Strength (20 min): 1RM Shoulder to Overhead (minutes 0-5, press, push press, push jerk or split jerk), 2RM Back Squat (minutes 5-10) and 3RM Deadlift. For the deadlift you warm up from minute 10 to 12, then get two 1-minute windows to complete a 3RM, either as 3 continuous reps or 3 singles. The deadlift score is the average of your two lifts, and your final score is the sum of the three lifts. You can use the 15 kg or the 20 kg bar.
- Endurance (24-minute time cap): a set-distance run followed by maximum distance on the SkiErg until the cap. The run is 3 km in ATHX and Pro (10 laps of 300 m), and 2.4 km for Lite Pairs. Your score is the total distance you reach on the SkiErg.
- MetCon X (25-minute time cap): Row, dumbbell Ground to Overhead, dumbbell Bench Press, Sandbag Squats, Sandbag Carry, Burpees Over Soft Bench and a final Row. Your score is your finish time. In Lite, loads and reps are lower and you can step over the bench.
Categories and pricing
ATHX Stuttgart offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: €150
- Pairs entry: €275
Get ready for Stuttgart with Velites
First, check what gear is allowed. The official ATHX 2027 movement standards do not allow lifting straps, hand grips, grip tape or gloves of any kind during competition. Wrist wraps, a single pair of knee sleeves (not rolled), elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt, weightlifting shoes and your own chalk are all allowed in the strength zone. Note that the weightlifting belt is not allowed during the Sandbag Squats.
For competition day:
- Knee sleeves, for the 2RM Back Squat and the Sandbag Squats, where you have to get below parallel on every rep.
- Wrist wraps, to keep your wrists stable on the 1RM Shoulder to Overhead and the Dumbbell Bench Press.
- Hybrid 1.0 and Minimal 1.0 shoes, built to move between running, strength and metcon without changing footwear.
For your training block: Quad Ultra hand grips help you build barbell and pulling volume without tearing up your hands. Use them in the box and leave them in your bag on event day.
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Stuttgart: more than just fitness
- Mercedes-Benz Museum: the car museum in the Bad Cannstatt district, one of the city's best-known attractions.
- Porsche Museum: the sports car museum in Zuffenhausen, an easy plan for the day after competing.
- Schlossplatz and Schlossgarten: the central square and gardens in the city centre, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Stuttgart 2027 take place?
At Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart, Germany, next to Stuttgart Airport. Check the information the organisation sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall within the venue.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
The venue is adjacent to Stuttgart Airport. The U-Bahn line U6 stops at Flughafen/Messe, and the S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 serve the airport and the trade fair. Messe Stuttgart does not publish a walking time from the airport terminals, so check the signs on arrival or a journey planner.
Can I use hand grips or lifting straps during the competition?
No. The ATHX 2027 movement standards ban lifting straps in the strength zone, and hand grips, grip tape and gloves of any kind during competition. You can wear wrist wraps, one pair of knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt (except in the Sandbag Squats) and weightlifting shoes.
Are there more ATHX events in Germany in 2027?
Yes. ATHX Frankfurt takes place on 22 May at Messe Frankfurt, ATHX Berlin on 14-15 August at Arena Halle Berlin, and ATHX Hamburg on 28 August at Hamburg Messe.
What changes in the 2027 workouts compared with 2026?
Strength now has a 1RM Shoulder to Overhead, a 2RM Back Squat and a 3RM Deadlift, instead of the Strict Press, 3RM Back Squat and 5RM Deadlift. Endurance becomes a set-distance run followed by maximum SkiErg distance, instead of alternating running and rowing. MetCon X now uses Row, Bench Press, Sandbag Squats and Burpees Over Soft Bench. Gloves and grip tape are also now banned.
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Conclusion: see you in Germany
ATHX Stuttgart 2027 brings the new season to southern Germany with a fresh set of workouts. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Stuttgart!
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