Milan, Italy | 6-7 March 2027
ATHX Milan 2027 takes place on 6-7 March at Fiera Milano, two weeks after ATHX Valencia. The venue is in Rho, just outside Milan, and the event is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026.
Key event details
Venue:
Fiera Milano, Strada statale Sempione 28, Rho (Milan), Italy, 20017
Date:
6-7 March 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- By metro: the Milan Underground M1 Red Line stops at Rho-Fieramilano.
- By train: Rho Fiera station is served by high-speed, regional and fast regional trains, and by Trenord lines S5, S6 and S11.
- By car: the venue is reached from the A52 Tangenziale Nord (Fieramilano exit), the A50 Tangenziale Ovest, the A4 towards Venice, the A8 towards Varese and the A9 towards Como (Fieramilano and Pero-Fieramilano exits). There are over 10,000 parking spaces, in open-air car parks P1 to P5 and in two multi-storey buildings, PM1 and PM2, near the West Gate. Parking can be booked online.
- Airports: there are paid bus services to the venue from Linate, Malpensa and Orio al Serio airports.
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 Milan 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 Milan 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.
Milan: more than just fitness
- Duomo di Milano: the city's great Gothic cathedral, the landmark at the heart of Milan.
- Sforza Castle: the historic castle and its park, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk.
- Navigli: the canal district known for its restaurants and bars, an easy plan after competing.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Milan 2027 take place?
At Fiera Milano, Strada statale Sempione 28, Rho (Milan), 20017. The venue is in Rho, just outside Milan, and is sometimes written as Fieramilano or Fiera Milano Rho. 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?
Paid bus services run to the venue from Linate, Malpensa and Orio al Serio airports. The venue does not publish journey times, so check the bus operators or a journey planner for the schedule. Once in Milan, the M1 Red Line stops at Rho-Fieramilano.
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 Italy in 2027?
Yes. ATHX Turin takes place on 25 September at Lingotto Fiere.
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.
Conclusion: see you in Italy
ATHX Milan 2027 brings the new season to Fiera Milano 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 Milan!
