The path to the ITTF Singles World Cup Macao 2025 begins this February as five Continental Cups across the globe offer qualification spots for table tennis’ premier event in Macao this April.
Each Continental Cup will see four players qualify for the World Cup through semi-final places, creating an exciting qualification journey that spans across February:
Beginning in Melbourne, Australia, the ITTF-Oceania Cup (15-16 February) kicks off the qualification period. The spotlight then shifts to North America, where San Francisco hosts the Pan American Cup (18-23 February), whilst Asia’s top players gather in Shenzhen, China for the Asian Cup (19-23 February). Europe’s elite meet in Montreux, Switzerland for the Europe Top 16 Cup (20-23 February), before the qualification period concludes in Tunis with the African Cup (25-27 February).
With four spots available from each Continental event, twenty players will secure their places for the World Cup in Macao (14-20 April), making February a crucial month for players aiming to compete in one of table tennis’ most prestigious events.
The qualification to the ITTF Singles World Cup comprises:
- Automatic qualification for the current World Champion;
- Automatic qualification for the current U19 World Champion;
- Twenty (20) players qualified through the Continental Cups;
- Twenty-four (24) players qualified from World Ranking; and
- If no players qualify from the host association through the above criteria, then up to two host association players shall be nominated by his or her association;
- If a host association player is already qualified through the above criteria, then up to two additional players shall be added based on World Ranking.
Additionally, there shall not be more than four (4) players from an association, except an association with players qualified as World Champions may compete with up to six (6) players.
The ITTF Singles World Cup in Macao promises to be a highlight of the 2025 calendar, bringing together qualified players from across all continents. With twenty spots available through Continental Cups and the intensity of qualification at stake, February sets the stage for an exciting journey to one of table tennis’ most prestigious events. The Road to Macao begins.
Update: This article has been revised to accurately reflect the qualification criteria to the ITTF Singles World Cups in Macao, China.