The Definitive Guide to Qualifying for 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.
On November 22, 2024, CrossFit announced the new season structure, where we learned how Individual, Team, and Divisional athletes will qualify for their respective final championship events. (This also includes Community athletes and the Community Cup, which is new for 2025.)
- For the Divisional athletes, the structure is generally the same as previous seasons: It will all be online before an in-person championship hosted by Legends, PIT, and WheelWOD (minus online Quarterfinals for all divisions; RIP to the 25 percenters).
For Teams and Individuals, the season structure has been changed. Teams will compete completely online to qualify for the CrossFit Games, and now, only a single team from each CrossFit affiliate can compete.
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Two Paths to the 2025 CrossFit Games
1. 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 
- Just be in the top 1% at the end of the three-week CrossFit Open and then be in the top 12 (currently, see details below) of the In-Affiliate Semifinal, and you are headed to the 2025 CrossFit Games.
However, in addition to the online In-Affiliate Semifinal, from April through June, 10 competitions (announced so far) will make up an in-person pathway. The events are known as “In-Person Qualifying Events” (IPQE).
2. In-Person Qualifying Event 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.
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Worth noting: Over the past few weeks, there has been some confusion among pundits and commentators that the field size of 30 athletes each was actually a minimum number, not a hard cap.
- The CrossFit Games Instagram announcement for the 2025 season states that a “minimum 30 men/women move on to the Games.” However, all other places, including the Affiliate Town Hall announcement by Director of Sport, Dave Castro and the announcement on games.crossfit.com, state that “30 men and 30 women” will move on to the CrossFit Games in total.
- When asked about the size of the Games field in a comment on the Northern California Classic IPQE announcement, the Crossfit Games Instagram account wrote, “Thirty men and 30 women will advance to the CrossFit Games.” We accept this response as a definitive answer to the matter.
In-Person Qualifying Events: Location, Dates, and Games Tickets Available
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The path for qualifying for an IPQE is much more complicated than the Online Semifinals Pathway that CrossFit HQ laid out.
We spoke with one competition organizer on the condition of anonymity, and they quipped that they feel like CrossFit just wants to know who to email the Games invitation to when the competition is over. That would be the extent of HQ’s involvement.
A lot of the details are up to the discretion of the competition organizer, including the total days of competition, the total workouts, the programming, the structure, if there is prize money, etc.
No two paths seem to be the same, but they start the same.
- Athletes must be in the top 1% worldwide in the Open to be eligible to qualify for the CrossFit Games from all IPQEs, regardless of other event-specific qualifying details. An athlete may still be able to compete at an IPQE without finishing in the top 1% in the CrossFit Open, but he or she would need to do so to be eligible to move on to the CrossFit Games.
So that’s where we are hoping to help.
The Definitive Guide to Qualifying for the 2025 CrossFit Games
(Editor’s Note: Qualifying details for some of the IPQEs are still being determined. We will update information on this page as it becomes known.)
Mayhem Classic
Dates: April 5-6, 2025
Location: Cookeville, TN
Venue: CrossFit Mayhem
Resources: Instagram
Regional Restriction: Unknown
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: Unknown
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 women
Qualifier: Unknown
- Dates: Unknown
- Registration Starts: Unknown
- Registration Ends: Unknown
- Link to Qualifier Registration: Unknown
- Workout Number: Unknown
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: Unknown
Invitational: Unknown
- Invitational Details: Unknown
Wodland Fest
Dates: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Málaga, Spain
Venue: Palacio de los Deportes José María Martín Carpena
Regional Restriction: None. All athletes worldwide can register for the qualifier for a chance to compete at this IPQE or be invited by the competition organizers.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: 40 men | 40 women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 women
Qualifier: Yes
- Dates: January 29 – February 7
- Registration Starts: January 10 (Early Bird)
- Registration Ends: February 7
- Link to Qualifier Registration: TBA
- Workout Number: TBA
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: 20 men | 20 women
Invitational: Yes
Invitational Details: Twenty men and 20 women will be invited to compete at Wodland Fest. According to the competition organizers, “The organization will consider and select the candidates for invitations on a case-by-case basis based on last year’s performance, the Open 2025 results, and previous years’ trajectory.”
French Throwdown
Dates: May 9-11, 2025
Location: Montpellier, France
Venue: Sud de France Arena
Regional Restriction: No, all athletes worldwide can register for the qualifier for a chance to compete at this IPQE.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: 40 men | 40 women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 women
Qualifier: Yes
- Dates: February 12-23
- Registration Starts: December 1, 2024
- Registration Ends: TBA (the end of the first qualifier submission deadline)
- Workout Number: Three events
- Additional Details: The first two workouts will be announced on February 12, 2025. Scores must be submitted by Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 p.m. (CET). A third workout will be announced on February 18, and the score must be submitted by February 23 at 8:00 p.m. (CET).
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: 40 men | 40 women
- Link to Qualifier Registration
Invitational: No
- Invitational Details: N/A
The Fittest Experience Invitational
Dates: May 16-18, 2025
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Venue: Oklahoma City Fairgrounds
Regional Restriction: Yes. Invitations to the IPQE are limited to top individuals on the North America West Leaderboard (1-33) after the 2025 Open. Declined invitations will be backfilled to the next athletes on the North America West leaderboard.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: 36 men | 36 women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 Women
Qualifier: Yes, CrossFit Open
- Requirement: Must be on the North America West Open Leaderboard
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: 33 men | 33 women
Invitational: Yes
- Invitational Details: The top three men and women who podium in the Pro Division at the TFX Championship from January 31-February 2, 2025, will earn their invitation to the Invitational (as long as they also finish in the top 1% of the CF Open).
Rebel Renegade Games
Dates: May 29-June 1, 2025 (Four-Day Event / 10 Workouts)
Location: Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Venue: Emerald Resort & Casino
Regional Restriction: Yes, athletes must be passport holders from countries in Africa or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or live/train in Africa or the UAE.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: 20 men | 20 women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 1 man | 1 woman
Qualifier: Yes
- Dates: April 3-7
- Registration Starts: TBA
- Registration Ends: TBA
- Link to Qualifier Registration: TBA
- Workout Number: 6 workouts
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: Top 20 men | top 20 women
Invitational: No
- Invitational Details: N/A
Far East Throwdown
Dates: May 30-June 1, 2025
Location: Busan, Republic of Korea
Venue: BEXCO │ Busan Exhibition and Convention Center
Regional Restriction: No, all athletes worldwide can register for the qualifier for a chance to compete at this IPQE.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: 40 men | 40 women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 1 man | 1 woman
Qualifier: Yes
- Dates: March 26-April 4
- Registration Starts: January 3
- Registration Ends: March 30
- Workout Number: TBA
- Qualifier Registration: Must first purchase Online Qualifier registration here and then follow the guide email for registration on Competition Corner here. For assistance, go to the email support here.
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: Top 40 men | top 40 women
Invitational: TBA
- Invitational Details: TBA (pending)
Syndicate Crown
Dates: May 30-June 1
Location: Knoxville, TN
Venue: Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Regional Restriction: Yes, athletes must reside in the North America East region.
Additional Requirements: Only athletes who have not yet qualified for the CrossFit Games will be invited to compete at the Syndicate Crown.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: Minimum of 30 men | 30 women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 women
Qualifier: Yes
- Qualifier Details: The 2025 CrossFit Open will be used for the top 20 athletes in the North America East region who will qualify for this IPQE. Syndicate Crown reserves the right to invite athletes from backfills.
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: Top 20 men and women
Invitational: Yes
- Invitational Details: The next 10 men and women from North America East below the cutline from the In-Affiliate Semifinal will be invited to compete at this IPQE. Syndicate Crown reserves the right to invite athletes from backfills.
Torian Pro
Dates: May 30-June 1
Location: Brisbane, Queensland AUS
Venue: Pat Rafter Arena
Regional Restriction: No, all athletes worldwide can register for the Qualifier for a chance to compete at this IPQE or be invited by the competition.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: 30+ men | 30+ women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 women (who have not already qualified for the CrossFit Games)
Qualifier: Yes
- Qualifier Details: Athletes competing in the Torian Pro Online Qualifier will submit their CrossFit Open scores weekly and complete a “Week 4” workout score on Competition Corner. These scores will determine who qualifies to compete at the 2025 Torian Pro in Brisbane, Queensland, from 30 May to 1 June. Upon completion of the Online Qualifier, all submitted scores will be thoroughly cross-checked with the CrossFit Games Open leaderboard to ensure accuracy and fairness.
- Additional Details: All athletes will be required to film their Week 4 workout for video review. Athletes who finish in a qualifying position will then be required to submit their videos for review by the Torian Pro team.
Link to Qualifier Registration: TBA
Workout Number: TBA
Athletes Qualify to IPQE: Top 30 men | top 30 women
Deadline: Athletes have a strict two-day window to confirm their participation. Unclaimed spots will be backfilled to the next eligible athlete on the leaderboard.
Invitational: Yes
- Invitational Details: Previous Torian Pro champions will receive automatic invitations and will not be required to participate in the Online Qualifier if they choose to compete. The Torian Pro team reserves the right to invite additional athletes based on standout performances in the CrossFit Games In-Affiliate Semifinals. Invited athletes are in addition to the top 30 men and top 30 women who are invited through the online qualifier.
Copa Sur
Regional Restriction: Unknown
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: Unknown
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 women
Qualifier: Unknown
- Dates: Unknown
- Registration Starts: Unknown
- Registration Ends: Unknown
- Link to Qualifier Registration: Unknown
- Workout Number: Unknown
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: Unknown
Invitational: Unknown
- Invitational Details: Unknown
Northern California Classic
Dates: June 6-8
Location: Sacramento, CA
Venue: Granite Bay Main Beach
Regional Restriction: No, all athletes worldwide can register for the qualifier to have a chance to compete at this IPQE or be invited by the competition.
Total Number of Athletes in Elite Field: 50 men | 50 women
Number of CrossFit Games Spots Available: 2 men | 2 women
Qualifier: Yes
- Dates: January 8-30
- Registration Starts: October 1, 2024
- Registration Ends: TBA
- Link to Qualifier Registration
- Workout Number: 6 workouts
- Athletes Qualify to IPQE: Top 35 men and women
Invitational: Yes
- Invitational Details: Fifteen at-large spots for each men and women are reserved for athletes who finish in the top 1 percent of the CrossFit Open.
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