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The release of this year’s rulebook came later than last year but is generally in line with past seasons, making 2023 an anomaly. CrossFit set its own deadline for the beginning of Open registration, which it met.
What’s New in 2025?
As with every iteration of the CrossFit Games, there are both major and minor changes to this season’s rules.
1. New Season Structure
The first big change, which was announced previously, is that there will be no more Quarterfinals. Instead, athletes will progress from the Open directly to Semifinals and then to the CrossFit Games.
2. Virtual, In-Affiliate Semifinals
The 2025 Semifinals is essentially an online competition, where athletes are required to complete the workouts at an affiliate in good standing and submit a video of each workout.
3. A New Way to Qualify to the CrossFit Games – In-Person Qualifying Events
This year also sees the introduction of another avenue to qualify to the CrossFit Games – through the 10 partnered CrossFit Games qualifying events.
4. Fewer Athletes at the Games
For the past four seasons, the CrossFit Games roster has featured 40 men and 40 women. This year’s CrossFit Games field will include just 30 men and 30 women.
5. Prize Money
This year’s prize money will be determined based on Open registration, which has remained at $20 USD. The more people who do the Open, the greater the prize purse to fund each stage of competitions throughout the season.
Notable Dates for the 2025 CrossFit Season
- The Open will take place from February 7 to March 7, 2025
- Semifinals will take place from March 11 to April 17, 2025
- The CrossFit Games will take place from July 15 to July 22, 2025
Community Cup
After the Open, all competitors will have the chance to compete in a new competition: The Community Cup. Athletes who choose to compete in the Community Cup will then compete against others of a similar level—there will be five different tiers, two levels each, during the Community Cup—determined during the Open.
Gender Classification Policy
All athletes are welcome to participate in CrossFit Games events. However, to maintain fairness and the integrity of the competition, athletes must compete in the division corresponding to their gender assigned at birth.
Drug Testing Policy
The Drug Testing Policy is mentioned throughout the rulebook, with callouts in the Open, Semifinals, Qualifying Events, and the Games. In each case, CrossFit reiterates that all Individuals, Teams, Age Groups, and Adaptive athletes are subject to drug testing.
The Appendices
Appendix D: Online/In-Affiliate Competition Guidelines
These guidelines include setup considerations, video submission requirements, penalties, video submission best practices, and weight conversions.
Appendix E: Public Review Guidelines – Individual and Age-Group Semifinals
New to the 2025 season is a public review process. “As part of the online Semifinal review process for the Individual and Age-Group divisions, videos of all workout performances will be made public on the leaderboard,” according to the rulebook.
Conclusion
The 2025 CrossFit season is shaping up to be a busy and exciting year, with new changes and opportunities for athletes to compete. From the new season structure to the introduction of in-person qualifying events, there’s something for everyone.
FAQs
Q: When will the Open take place?
A: The Open will take place from February 7 to March 7, 2025.
Q: How do I qualify for the CrossFit Games?
A: You can qualify for the CrossFit Games through the Open, Semifinals, or through one of the 10 partnered CrossFit Games qualifying events.
Q: What is the Community Cup?
A: The Community Cup is a new competition that will take place after the Open. Athletes will compete against others of a similar level, with five different tiers and two levels each during the competition.
Q: What is the gender classification policy?
A: Athletes must compete in the division corresponding to their gender assigned at birth.
Q: What is the drug testing policy?
A: All Individuals, Teams, Age Groups, and Adaptive athletes are subject to drug testing, with penalties for non-compliance.
