Xinhua City, Hunan Province to host inaugural finale with $40,000 prize pool

World Skate is proud to announce the first edition of the Speed Track Series World Cup - World Final, taking place on November 22-23, 2025 in Xinhua City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. This landmark competition brings together the world's best senior speed skaters for an unprecedented showdown on the track, marking the grand finale of the 2025 speed skating season.

A New Chapter in Speed Skating

The Track Series World Cup Final represents a groundbreaking format in competitive speed skating. This prestigious event features athletes competing for their clubs or brand teams across both short and long-distance disciplines, with separate rankings for women and men in each of the two race types.

Competition Format:

• Short Distance: 200m Dual Time Trial & 500m +D Sprint
• Long Distance: 5,000m Points Race & 10,000m Elimination Race

Who Can Compete

The event welcomes two groups of senior category participants:

Qualified Skaters - The competition has already secured qualified athletes from four different continents, representing the best talent from Continental Track Series and Continental Areas competitions (exempt from entry fees). View qualified athletes here

Wild Card Skaters - The competition remains open to athletes from any continent through the Wild Card registration process. This is your opportunity to compete against the world's best! Wild Card competitors will have the chance to join qualified skaters by winning qualification rounds at the beginning of each competition day, with direct access to the prize money finals.

Record Prize Money

World Skate is excited to offer a total prize pool of USD $40,000, distributed among the top 10 women and top 10 men in both short and long distance categories. The prize structure rewards excellence across four separate rankings:

Provisional Competition Schedule

Saturday, November 22nd

• Morning: Wild Card qualification rounds, 200m DTT and 5,000m Points Race qualifications
• Afternoon: 200m DTT Final and 5,000m Points Race Final

Sunday, November 23rd

• Morning: Wild Card qualification rounds, 500m +D Sprint and 10,000m Elimination qualifications
• Afternoon: Finals across all remaining distances

Official training sessions will be held on November 20-21, with the Technical Meeting scheduled for November 21st.

Location & Venue

The competition will take place at a world-class track facility in Xinhua City. The nearest international airport is Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX), with accommodation packages and airport transfers available through the Local Organizing Committee.

Registration Information

Registration is now open through the World Skate Infinity Platform! Wild Card athletes from all continents are encouraged to register and compete for their share of the prize money.

All athletes and coaches must complete the corresponding Google Forms and create their profiles on the Infinity Platform:

• Athletes Registration: Click here
• Coaches Registration: Click here

Important Dates:

• Registration Period: October 10 - November 12, 2025
• Accreditations: November 19-23, 2025

Wild Card athletes must pay a $100 USD entry fee through the Infinity Platform.

Competition Rules & Rankings

Points are awarded for each race: 1st place receives 30 points, 2nd place 29 points, 3rd place 28 points, and down to 15th place: 26 / 24 / 22 / 20 / 18 / 16 / 14 / 12 / 10 / 8 / 6 / 4. All other ranked skaters receive 2 points. Separate rankings will be maintained for each gender and race type (short distance and long distance).

Uniform Requirements: Skaters must wear their club or sponsor team skinsuits. National team uniforms are not permitted.

Travel & Visa Information

International participants should contact their local Chinese Embassy or Consulate well in advance to verify visa requirements. Invitation letters for visa applications are available through the Local Organizing Committee by contacting Ms. Yuna Yuan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Important: Invitation letters will only be issued after completing the registration process on the World Skate Infinity Platform.

Anti-Doping Requirements

All athletes and staff members must upload a valid Anti-Doping Training Course Certificate during registration. Certificates from WADA (ADEL platform), ITA, National Anti-Doping Agencies, or World Skate issued in 2023, 2024, or 2025 are accepted.

Download Official Bulletins

• Bulletin #01 - Initial Announcement
• Bulletin #02 - Accommodation & Updated Information
• View Qualified Athletes List
• Skaters Team Accommodation 
• Accommodation transport informations

Contact Information

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"This inaugural Track Series World Cup Final marks an exciting evolution in our speed skating calendar and the perfect conclusion to our 2025 season," said Marco Cardoso, Speed Technical Commission Chair. "With qualified athletes already confirmed from three continents and Wild Card spots still available, we're creating a truly global competition that celebrates club and team representation while offering significant rewards for excellence. We encourage athletes from all continents to seize this opportunity to compete at the highest level and end the season on a high note."

Join us in Xinhua this November for what promises to be an unforgettable showcase of speed, skill, and determination on wheels!