IFSC climbing & Paraclimbing World Championships Seoul 2025

COMPETITION VENUE

Qualification

Haneol Plaza
424 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, Korea
Located in Olympic Park(In front of KSPO DOME)

Semi-Finals & Finals

KSPO DOME
424 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul
Located in Olympic Park

TRAINING POSSIBILITIES

Teams can use the following facility to train:
Kangnam Spots Climbing Center20-30, Yeoksam-ro 107-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (06177). The climbing centre is reserved for IFSC athletes from 15th to 28th September, with pre-set routes by National route setters. Entry fees 3000 KRW/person, payable only with cash. No speed timer will be available on the speed wall.

HEALTHCARE INFORMATION

During the competition days, two ambulances will be always available. The team will be composed by two doctors and two emergency assistants

Emergency Numbers South Korea:

Fire Department & Ambulance: 119
Police: 112
Medical Emergencies: 1339

Foreign Traveler Emergencies: 1330

Nearest Hospital:
Asan Medical Center / 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa District, Seoul / Tel: +82-2-1688-7575

More Information: https://www.amc.seoul.kr/asan/main.do

Please note that the IFSC will host the anti-doping education seminar during the running of the IFSC World Championships. Further information will be provided during the oncoming weeks

PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT CLASSIFICATION

The IFSC is pleased to confirm that Physical Impairment (PI) Classification will be available at the World Championships. Classification will take place on 18–19 September, thanks to the joint efforts and support of the IFSC and the Korea Paralympic Committee (KPC).

TECHNICAL MEETING

Venue for all Technical Meetings is approximately 20 minutes walking from the climbing venue.

Seoul Olympic Parktel, Berlin Hall 448 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that a maximum of two (2) National Team Officials per Country will be allowed to access the Technical Meeting.

CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE

Physical confirmation of the registration is mandatory and should be provided by the Head of Delegation. In case a National Team did not register the Head of Delegation, another member of the National Team shall be appointed to attend the confirmation of registration. In case of emergencies and late arrival please contact the IFSC Event Delegate as soon as possible.

Digital copy of athletes’ passports shall be provided at the confirmation of registration.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Confirmation of attendance are outlined in the event program below and they are separated by each discipline. It will not be possible to confirm athletes of other disciplines.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME (LOCAL TIME, UTC +9)

Thursday 18 September

• Para Climbing PI Classification

Friday 19 September

• TBC Para Climbing PI Classification
• 14.00 – 16.00 Confirmation of attendance Para Climbing (Olympic Parktel Hotel)
• 16.30 Technical Meeting Para Climbing: Olympic Parktel Hotel, Berlin Hall

Saturday 20 September

• 08.00 – 11.00 Health and Safety Screenings for Women’s and Men’s Lead
• 09.00 – 18.00 Women’s and Men’s Para Climbing Qualifications
• 16.00 – 18.00 Confirmation of attendance Lead (Olympic Parktel Hotel)
• 18.30 Technical Meeting Lead: Olympic Parktel Hotel, Berlin Hall

Sunday 21 September

• 08.00 - 10.00 Health and Safety Screenings for Women's and Men's Lead
• 09.00 - 11.00 Women's and Men's Para Climbing Qualifications
• 14.00 - 19.00 Women's and Men's Lead Qualifications

Monday 22 September

• 07.00 – 11.00 Health and Safety Screenings for Women’s and Men’s Boulder
• 09.00 – 14.00 Women’s and Men’s Lead Qualifications
• 14.30 - 17.00 Confirmation of attendance Boulder (Olympic Parktel Hotel)
• 15.00 – 17.00 Athletes’ Forum (Olympic Parktel Hotel, Berlin Hall)
• 17.00 – 18.00 Anti-doping education seminar (Olympic Parktel Hotel, Berlin Hall)
• 18.00 Technical Meeting Boulder: Olympic Parktel Hotel, Berlin Hall

Tuesday 23 September

• 07.00 – 09.00 Health and Safety Screenings
• 09.00 – 22.00 Women’s and Men’s Boulder Qualifications
• 15.30 – 17.30 Confirmation of attendance Speed (Olympic Parktel Hotel)
• 18.00 Technical Meeting Speed: Olympic Parktel, Berlin Hall

Wednesday 24 September

• 07.00 - 09.00 Health and Safety
• 09.00 - 12.00 Women's Speed Practice + Qualifications
• 13.30 - 18.00 Women's and Men's Para Climbing Finals
• 20.00 - 21.00 Women's Speed
• Following 2025 IFSC World Cup season awards (Boulder, Speed, and Lead), presented by EuroHolds

Thursday 25 September

• 09.00 – 12.00 Men’s Speed Practice + Qualifications
• 13.30 – 18.00 Women’s and Men’s Para Climbing Finals
• 20.00 – 21.00 Men’s Speed Finals

Friday 26 September

• 10.00 – 12.30 Women’s and Men’s Lead Semi-Finals
• 19.00 – 21.00 Women’s and Men’s Lead Finals

Saturday 27 September

• 10.00 – 12.30 Women’s Boulder Semi-Finals
• 19.00 – 21.00 Women’s Boulder Finals

Sunday 28 September

• 10.00 – 12.30 Men’s Boulder Semi-Finals
• 19.00 – 21.00 Men’s Boulder Finals

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES

Anti-Doping Seminar

The IFSC firmly believes that athletes’ initial engagement with anti-doping should occur through comprehensive education rather than testing. Athletes enter the sport with a clean record, and it is the responsibility of sporting organisations to equip them with the knowledge and guidance necessary to uphold the principles of clean sport throughout their careers.

As part of IFSC Anti-doping education plan, the IFSC invites athletes and coaches to take part to a 2-days activities aimed at promoting clean sport in youth athletes.

The activities will include a 60-minute presentation (22 September at 17:00 – Olympic Parktel Hotel, Berlin Hall) and an education booth over the following day (23 September). All activities are delivered by ITA Education Ambassador.

Athletes’ Forum

The IFSC together with the Athletes Commission will host an Athletes’ Forum during the Climbing and Para Climbing World Championships, providing a space for athletes to share their views, ask questions, and engage in open dialogue. This is an important opportunity for athletes to contribute to the development of the sport and voice their perspectives. Details on the specific topics will be communicated to athletes in advance.

IFSC World Cups awards

The IFSC awarding ceremony for the podium of the 2025 IFSC World Cup rankings, presented by EuroHolds, will take place during the 2025 IFSC World Championships. The schedule is outlined above, and the relevant athletes are required to attend.

PRIZE & TICKETS

PRIZE MONEY

Prize money will be allocated as following. The amount below represent the NET amount received by the athletes of Boulder, Lead, Speed.

For Para Climbing, the Local Organising Committee will pursue its best effort to reward prize money for the event.

Rank	NET prize money
1st	7,380 €
2st	4,920 €
3st	3,444 €
4st	2,460 €
5st	1,968 €
6st	1,722 €
7st	1,476 €
8st	1,230 €

TICKETS

Tickets will be needed for the following events (All indoor events):

• Speed Finals - Women
• Speed Finals - Men
• Para Finals
• Lead Semi-finals & Finals Women & Men
• Boulder Semi-finals & Finals Women
• Boulder Semi-finals & Finals Men

Purchase Link: https://triple.global/en (Tickets>Sports), the sales will start on 31 July 2025 at 14:00 UTC+9

Registered IFSC athletes and team officials will not need to purchase tickets for these events. However, please note that accreditation is required for all indoor rounds. For Qualification events, held outdoor, event accreditation will not be needed. Please be aware that access to the venue is limited due to capacity restrictions and will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis.

ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT

ACCOMMODATION

1. Seoul Olympic Parktel

Address: 448 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul
Telephone No. : +82-2-410-2114
More information: http://www.parktel.co.kr/
When contacting the hotel, please mention your participation to the 2025 IFSC World Championships

2. Hotel Samjung

Address: 604-11, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
Telephone No. : +82-2-557-1221, email: reserve@samjunghotel.co.kr
When contacting the hotel, please mention your participation to the 2025 IFSC World Championships

3. Other hotels

Please access the following link to check the list of available hotels. Reservations can be made directly through the link.
https://2025ifsc.mice.link/ For any inquiries or requests regarding additional accommodation options, please contact the email address listed on the page: ifsc_sit@nol-universe.com

TRANSPORT

The hotels included in the list above are located in a range between 5 to 10 kilometres to the climbing venue. Seoul Olympic Parktel is 20 minutes walking distance to the venue.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

By Bus:

Incheon International Airport
Distance to competition area: approx. 80 km.
From the airport, take Airport Limousine Bus No.6200 to Olympic Hall. Then, walk for about 3 minutes to the Seoul Olympic Parktel.
For further information please check: https://www.seoulairportbus.com/

By Subway:

From Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 or 2, take Airport Railroad (AREX) to Gimpo International Airport Station. Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 9(Brown Libe) and take the subway towards VHS Medical Center. Transfer to Seoul Subway line 8(Pink Line) and take the subway towards Moran. Get off at Mongchontoseong Station and go to exit no.1. Walk about 3 minutes to Seoul Olympic Parktel.

Incheon Int’l Airport Railway 1599-7788

For further information please check: www.arex.or.kr

ADDITIONAL RANKING INFORMATION

For the avoidance of doubts, the B&L discipline will not be held at the 2025 IFSC World Championships and, consequently, no B&L ranking will be generated after the event

The 2025 IFSC World Championships is one of the qualification events for the Asian Games 2026. All the details are outlined in the Qualification System.