On Monday November 25, CrossFit® HQ unveiled the organization of the 2025 CrossFit® Games season, with some major changes on the agenda.

 

The new season consists of three main phases: the Open, the Semifinals and the Games. However, a number of significant changes have been made to the qualifications for these iconic competitions.

 

The main new updates:

Removal of quarter-finals: This intermediate phase has been eliminated, making the qualification process more direct.

Reducing the number of Games participants: Individuals : The number of qualified athletes is reduced: 40 to 30. Teams : Quota reduced from 30 to 20

Two types of Semifinals for individual athletes: In-Affiliate Semifinals : Competition organized within affiliate gyms. Independant Semifinals: Independent events with their own programming, enabling athletes to qualify for the Games.

 

Key dates in season 2025:

1) The Open: February 27 to March 17, 2025

The Open marks the first step on the road to the CrossFit® Games. Athletes will compete in three workouts (WODs) spread over three weeks. Registration opens on January 15, 2025.

WOD 25.1 : February 27 to March 3

WOD 25.2 : March 6 to March 10

WOD 25.3 : March 13 to March 17

The best athletes in this phase will advance to the In-Affiliate Semifinals.

 

2) In-Affiliate Semifinals : Avril-Mai 2025

These Semifinals will take place over specific weekends according to category:

Age-Group : April 3 to 6

Teams : April 24 to 27

 

3) Independent semifinals

For individual athletes who failed to qualify via the In-Affiliate Semifinals, the independent competitions will offer a second chance. These competitions, programmed by local organizers, will enable a small number of athletes to qualify for the Games:

 

Generally, 2 athletes (1 male and 1 female) will qualify per competition.

In some cases, this number may be reduced to 1 athlete per gender, depending on the size or location of the event.

 

Participants will be able to enter as many Independent semifinals competitions as they wish, thus multiplying their chances of qualifying.

With these changes, the 2025 CrossFit® Games season promises to be more selective and challenging for athletes from all over the world. Get ready, the battle is certainly going to be intense.