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+title: osu! Beatmapping World Championship 2025
+date: 2025-04-07 15:00:00 +0000
+---
+
+After a long hiatus, the **osu! Beatmapping World Championship (o!bwc)** is back!
+
+![](/wiki/Contests/o!bwc/2025/img/banner.jpg)
+
+[o!bwc](/wiki/Contests/o!bwc/2025) is an international beatmapping contest that gathers beatmappers worldwide to showcase their creativity, expertise, and passion for mapping. Participants form teams representing their home country and compete to advance through the qualifiers and intense clash rounds.
+
+This year's iteration will be hosted by ::{ flag=KR }:: [momoyo](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/12469536), ::{ flag=HK }:: [Chaoslitz](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/3621552), and ::{ flag=CN }:: [Mafumafu](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/3076909) with the help of ::{ flag=AR }:: [Lince Cosmico](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6070370), ::{ flag=HK }:: [seros](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/10562853) during clash rounds. Whether you're a seasoned mapper or a rising talent, we invite you to team up and take part in this beatmapping event! Join the [o!bwc Discord](https://discord.com/invite/QGzz3n655u) and visit the [forum thread](https://osu.ppy.sh/community/forums/topics/2060957?n=1) for more information, or just register for the contest [here](https://form-auth.ppy.sh/form/2025-bwc-registrations).
+
+## Schedule
+
+| Event | Dates |
+| --: | :-- |
+| Registration | April 7 – April 26 |
+| **Qualifier Round** |  |
+| Beatmapping | April 26 – May 10 |
+| Judging | May 10 – May 31 |
+| **Round of 16** |  |
+| Beatmapping | May 31 – June 14 |
+| Judging | June 14 – June 28 |
+| **Quarterfinals** |  |
+| Beatmapping | June 28 – July 12 |
+| Judging | July 12 – July 19 |
+| **Semifinals** |  |
+| Beatmapping | July 19 – August 2 |
+| Judging | August 2 – August 9 |
+| **Finals** |  |
+| Beatmapping | August 9 – August 23 |
+| Judging | August 23 – August 30 |
+
+The schedule is subject to change according to the progress of the contest. Results will be livestreamed on the [osubwc Twitch channel](https://www.twitch.tv/osubwc/).
+
+## Format
+
+**o!bwc** is a team-based beatmapping contest for the **osu! game mode**. It follows a round-based format, consisting of a ranking-based **[qualifier round](#qualifier-round)** and multiple single-elimination **[clash rounds](#clash-rounds)**.
+
+At the beginning of each round, a new song will be announced for teams to showcase their mapping prowess on, and with it a pre-timed beatmap template to start with.
+
+## Registration
+
+**[Click here to register for this contest!](https://form-auth.ppy.sh/form/2025-bwc-registrations)**
+
+Teams consist of 4–6 members and represent their country, meaning every member must share the same country flag.
+
+The captain should join the contest's [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/QGzz3n655u) to keep up with updates and announcements. Others are free to do that too!
+
+## Beatmapping and submission
+
+The contributions of team members must be declared, for example, with a list of sections mapped by each individual mapper.
+
+Each submission should comply with the [ranking criteria](/wiki/Ranking_criteria) when applicable and remain unsubmitted and anonymous until the results are announced. Do not modify metadata such as Artist, Title, and Tags in the provided template. While custom hitsounds and custom combo colours are allowed, backgrounds, videos, or storyboards are not allowed.
+
+When submissions open, you'll be able to drop your exported `.osz` file to the designated submission site.
+
+## Judging
+
+There will be two panels of judges: one for the *qualifier round*, and the other for the *clash rounds*.
+
+Submissions will be judged according to the following criteria:
+
+### Qualifier round
+
+- **Expertise (45%)** – How well the map reflects the music elements, with an emphasis on music reflection, pattern/rhythm consistency, coherence, and playability.
+- **Creativity (45%)** – How the map stands out compared to current mapping trends and other submissions. Generic maps or copy-paste concepts are discouraged. Creativity built on top of solid expertise is more than important as well.
+- **Judge's Impression (10%)** – Judges can award or deduct points based on specific noteworthy aspects as they deem appropriate, such as outstanding sections and hitsounds or vice versa.
+- Judging scores will be standardised.
+
+### Clash rounds
+
+- Clash rounds are based on a voting system. Each round consists of head-to-head matchups between two teams.
+- Each judge has one vote for each matchup and they must vote for one team out of the two. The team with the highest number of votes will pass this round and the other will be eliminated.
+
+## Prizes and awards
+
+- **Contest points:** [Contest points](/wiki/Contests/Contest_points) may be awarded after the contest has concluded (pending approval).
+- **Badges:** Badges may be awarded after the contest has concluded (pending approval).
+- **osu!supporter and cash prizes:** osu!supporter and cash prizes may be awarded to the top teams after the contest has concluded. Availability depends on the sponsorship secured.
+
+---
+
+Please check the [wiki article](/wiki/Contests/o!bwc/2025) for more detailed rules! You can join the [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/QGzz3n655u) or follow [@osubwc on Twitter](https://twitter.com/osubwc) for updates.
+
+After reading all that, you know what to do. Get ready to show off your mapping skills and represent your country in **o!bwc 2025**. Good luck!
+
+—momoyo, Chaoslitz, Lince Cosmico, seros, Mafumafu
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+---
+tags:
+  - o!bwc
+  - bwc
+---
+
+# osu! Beatmapping World Championship 2025
+
+![o!bwc banner](img/banner.jpg)
+
+[o!bwc](/wiki/Contests/oBWC) is an international beatmapping contest that gathers beatmappers worldwide to showcase their creativity, expertise, and passion for mapping. Participants form teams representing their home country and compete to advance through the qualifiers and intense clash rounds.
+
+## Schedule
+
+| Event | Dates |
+| --: | :-- |
+| Registration | April 7 – April 26 |
+| **Qualifier Round** |  |
+| Beatmapping | April 26 – May 10 |
+| Judging | May 10 – May 31 |
+| **Round of 16** |  |
+| Beatmapping | May 31 – June 14 |
+| Judging | June 14 – June 28 |
+| **Quarterfinals** |  |
+| Beatmapping | June 28 – July 12 |
+| Judging | July 12 – July 19 |
+| **Semifinals** |  |
+| Beatmapping | July 19 – August 2 |
+| Judging | August 2 – August 9 |
+| **Finals** |  |
+| Beatmapping | August 9 – August 23 |
+| Judging | August 23 – August 30 |
+
+The schedule is subject to change according to the progress of the contest. Results will be livestreamed on the [osubwc Twitch channel](https://www.twitch.tv/osubwc/).
+
+## Prizes and awards
+
+- **Contest points:** [Contest points](/wiki/Contests/Contest_points) may be awarded after the contest has concluded (pending approval).
+- **Badges:** Badges may be awarded after the contest has concluded (pending approval).
+- **osu!supporter and cash prizes:** [osu!supporter](/wiki/osu!supporter) and cash prizes may be awarded to the top teams after the contest has concluded. Availability depends on the sponsorship secured.
+
+## Organisation
+
+| Role | Members |
+| --: | :-- |
+| Hosts | ::{ flag=KR }:: [momoyo](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/12469536) ::{ flag=HK }:: [Chaoslitz](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/3621552) ::{ flag=AR }:: [Lince Cosmico](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6070370) ::{ flag=HK }:: [seros](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/10562853) ::{ flag=CN }:: [Mafumafu](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/3076909) |
+| GFX | ::{ flag=CN }:: [Ttmnzk](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2495509) |
+| Commentators | ::{ flag=US }:: [Noffy](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1541323) ::{ flag=US }:: [fieryrage](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/3533958) ::{ flag=US }:: [Halfslashed](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/4598899) |
+| Judges (qualifier round) | ::{ flag=ZA }:: [Mattay](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/9748303) ::{ flag=CL }:: [Uberzolik](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1314547) ::{ flag=RU }:: [Mirash](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2841009) ::{ flag=AR }:: [Lince Cosmico](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6070370) ::{ flag=HK }:: [seros](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/10562853) |
+| Judges (clash rounds) | ::{ flag=PL }:: [Kalibe](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/3376777) ::{ flag=KR }:: [Liz Triangle](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/2688581) ::{ flag=BR }:: [Mismagius](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/19048) ::{ flag=ID }:: [Scub](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/8972308) ::{ flag=GB }:: [AJT](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/3181083) ::{ flag=BY }:: [AirinCat](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/11119539) ::{ flag=CN }:: [pw384](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/1343783) |
+
+- ::{ flag=AR }:: [Lince Cosmico](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/6070370) and ::{ flag=HK }:: [seros](https://osu.ppy.sh/users/10562853) will help as hosts for the clash rounds after judging during the *qualifier round*.
+
+## Links
+
+- **[Registration form](https://form-auth.ppy.sh/form/2025-bwc-registrations)**
+- [Announcement news post](https://osu.ppy.sh/home/news/2025-04-07-osu-beatmapping-world-championship-2025)
+- [Discussion thread](https://osu.ppy.sh/community/forums/topics/2060957?n=1)
+- [Contest listing](https://osu.ppy.sh/community/contests/243)
+- [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/QGzz3n655u)
+- [Twitch livestream](https://www.twitch.tv/osubwc/)
+- [Twitter account](https://twitter.com/osubwc)
+
+## Participants
+
+*TBA*
+
+## Ruleset
+
+### Contest format
+
+- **o!bwc** follows a round-based format, consisting of a **qualifier round** and multiple **clash rounds**.
+- **Qualifier round:**
+  - The qualifier round is ranking-based.
+  - If there are multiple teams from one country registered, only the team that ranks the highest will pass the qualifier round.
+  - The seeding of the Round of 16 matches will be decided according to the ranking of each team in the qualifying round.
+- **Clash rounds:**
+  - Clash rounds consist of tight time head-to-head matches between two teams. The winners will proceed into the next round.
+  - Clash rounds run on a single-elimination bracket.
+
+### Teams and registration
+
+- o!bwc is a team-based beatmapping contest. Mappers should [register through this form](https://form-auth.ppy.sh/form/2025-bwc-registrations).
+- Each team consists of 4–6 members, with one member being their captain.
+- The captain is responsible for organising and managing their team, submitting their entries, as well as communicating with the hosts.
+- All team members must share the same country flag.
+- At minimum, the captain should join the [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/QGzz3n655u) and keep up with updates to the contest. Other team members and spectators are encouraged to do the same.
+
+### Beatmapping and submission
+
+- This contest is for the osu! mode only.
+- Captain is responsible for submission on behalf their team.
+- The contributions of team members must be declared, for example, a list of sections mapped by each individual mapper.
+  - Members that lack sufficient contribution may be ineligible to receive awards, or disqualified from the contest.
+- Submission must be an `.osz` file exported from the osu! in-game editor.
+- Submission must be at the designated submission site (available once submissions are open).
+- Submission should comply with the [ranking criteria](/wiki/Ranking_criteria) when applicable.
+- Submission should not contain information that reveals the identity of your team.
+- Do not upload or share your submission with others beyond your team before the results announcement.
+- Custom hitsounds and custom combo colours are allowed. However, backgrounds, videos, or storyboards are not allowed.
+- Do not modify metadata such as Artist, Title, and Tags in the provided template.
+
+### Judging criteria
+
+- It is mandatory for judges to give comments and reasons behind their scores.
+- Submissions are anonymous to judges.
+- There will be two panels of judges, one for the *qualifier round*, and the other for the *clash rounds*.
+
+#### Qualifier round
+
+- **Expertise (45%)** – How well the map reflects the music elements, with an emphasis on music reflection, pattern/rhythm consistency, coherence, and playability.
+- **Creativity (45%)** – How the map stands out compared to current mapping trends and other submissions. Generic maps or copy-paste concepts are discouraged. Creativity built on top of solid expertise is more than important as well.
+- **Judge's Impression (10%)** – Judges can award or deduct points based on specific noteworthy aspects as they deem appropriate, such as outstanding sections and hitsounds or vice versa.
+- Judging results will be calculated using standardised scoring.
+
+#### Clash rounds
+
+- Clash rounds are based on a voting system. Each round consists of head-to-head matchups between two teams.
+- Each judge has one vote for each matchup and they must vote for one team out of the two. The team with the highest number of votes will pass this round and the other will be eliminated.
+
+### Song selection
+
+- The songs and templates to map will be announced at the beginning of each round through the [Discord server](https://discord.com/invite/QGzz3n655u).
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+## osu! Beatmapping World Championship
+
+Index page for all of the osu! Beatmapping World Championship series
+
+- [osu! Beatmapping World Championship 2025](2025)