Qualifying for the 2025 CrossFit Games

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.