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). The remaining spots in the 48-player field will be determined through world ranking positions, making February a crucial month for players aiming to compete in one of table tennis’ most prestigious events.

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.