Two Paths to the 2025 CrossFit Games
The path to the CrossFit Games is as constantly varied year over year as the workouts at your affiliate. From the early days when athletes just had to get to Aromas, CA, and put their names on a clipboard to the “D’Hondt Method,” we have seen many variations over the last 17 seasons. And that continues to be true for 2025.
Online Semifinals Pathway
The top 1% in the CrossFit Open qualify for In-Affiliate Semifinal (Online). Top men and women – currently, it appears that 12 each will qualify for the 2025 Games. That’s it; it’s that easy.
In-Person Qualifying Events Pathway
In total, the IPQEs will qualify 18 men and 18 women for the CrossFit Games (as far as we know currently; see more details below). In CrossFit’s season structure announcement, The Games team stated that “30 men and 30 women will advance to the 2025 CrossFit Games where we’ll crown the Fittest on Earth.” If there are 18 tickets available at IPQEs, that would leave 12 spots for the In-Affiliate Semifinal.
In-Person Qualifying Events: Location, Dates, and Games Tickets Available
| Name | Location | Dates | # of Games-Qualifying Spots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayhem Classic | Cookeville, TN USA | April 5 – 6 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Wodland Fest | Málaga, Spain | April 25 – 27 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| French Throwdown | Montpellier, France | May 9 – 11 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| The Fittest Experience Invitational | Oklahoma City, OK USA | May 16 – 18 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Rebel Renegade Games | Vanderbijlpark, South Africa | May 29 – June 1 | 1 Man / 1 Woman |
| Far East Throwdown | Busan, Republic of Korea | May 30 – June 1 | 1 Man / 1 Woman |
| Syndicate Crown | Knoxville, TN USA | May 30 – June 1 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Torian Pro | Brisbane, Queensland AUS | May 30 – June 1 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Copa Sur | Unknown, Brazil | Unknown | 2 Men / 2 Women |
| Northern California Classic | Sacramento, CA | June 6-8 | 2 Men / 2 Women |
Conclusion
The 2025 CrossFit Games season is shaping up to be an exciting and unpredictable ride. With two pathways to the Games, athletes have more opportunities than ever to qualify and compete at the highest level. Whether you’re an online athlete or an in-person competitor, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.
FAQs
- What is the minimum number of athletes that will qualify for the CrossFit Games?
- The CrossFit Games Instagram announcement states that a “minimum 30 men/women move on to the Games.”
- How many athletes will qualify for the CrossFit Games through IPQEs?
- 18 men and 18 women will qualify for the CrossFit Games through IPQEs.
- How many athletes will qualify for the CrossFit Games through the In-Affiliate Semifinal?
- Currently, it appears that 12 men and 12 women will qualify for the CrossFit Games through the In-Affiliate Semifinal.
- Are there any regional restrictions for IPQEs?
- No, all athletes worldwide can register for the qualifier to have a chance to compete at this IPQE or be invited by the competition.
