World Skate concluded a dynamic 2025 with 29 events across 81 countries, featuring 3,957 athletes. Highlights included participation in The World Games Chengdu 2025, expansion of the Marathon Tour to Shanghai, and the emergence of new competitive nations like India in Speed Skating. The year also saw growth in skateboarding and freestyle disciplines, with increased international visibility and digital distribution through platforms like WorldSkate.tv. A notable achievement was the Guinness World Record induction of Judi Oyama, the oldest competitive female skateboarder.

The World Skateboarding Tour concluded its 2025 season in Kitakyushu, Japan, with 184 skateboarders from 45 countries. The event, organized by 111, awarded ranking points for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification. Kitakyushu aims to become a regular stop on the international calendar, with the event attracting hundreds of schoolchildren. The competition featured a $200,000 prize pool, equal for men and women. Ranking points earned will shape the 2026 cycle towards the Olympics.

Susan Reekers, a skater and judge, shares her journey in World Skate. She is an international judge and educator, the first Dutch woman officially certified within the federation. Reekers balances her professional life with motherhood and promotes female leadership.

In 2025, World Skate's World Figure Cup will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, marking the first time the event is held outside of Europe. The competition, featuring compulsory figures specialists, will take place at the Parque Olímpico de la Juventud, a legacy of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. The event includes youth, cadet, senior, and junior categories, with live streaming available on the World Skate website. Buenos Aires will also host the International Artistic Seminar & Camp 2025 in December.

Beidaihe, China, will host the World Skate Speed Skating World Championships from September 13-21, 2025, featuring over 40 nations competing in sprint and long-distance events at the Beidaihe International Roller Skating Center. The event aims to expand speed skating in Asia and highlight Beidaihe as an international venue, aligning with the International Olympic Committee -IOC-'s values. Key competitors include Jhoan Sebastian Guzmán (Spain), Vincenzo Maiorca and Duccio Marsili (Italy), María Fernanda Timms, Geiny Pájaro, and Gabriela Rueda (Colombia).