World Masters Games

World Masters Games
Statusactive
Genre
Frequencyquadrennial
Inaugurated7 August 1985 (1985-08-07)
Most recent17–30 May 2025
Next event2027
Organised byInternational Masters Games Association
Websiteimga.ch
Masters Games

The World Masters Games is an international multi-sport event held every four years which, in terms of competitor numbers, has developed into the largest of its kind. Governed by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), the World Masters Games is open to sports people of all abilities and most ages – the minimum age criteria ranges between 25 and 35 years depending on the sport. Participants compete for themselves – there are no country delegations. Beyond the age requirement and membership in that sport's governing body, there are no competition qualification requirements.