Excitement is reaching its peak as the Masters community turns its eyes to the upcoming Welcome Ceremony of the World Masters Games 2025, set to take place with great spectacle in the famous Dome in Taipei City. With over 19,000 athletes and attendees expected, this celebration promises to be a powerful showcase of unity, passion, and lifelong sporting spirit.
The celebration begins with the Athletes’ Parade gathering at 16:00, where participants from more than 100 countries will converge in a colorful display of national pride and camaraderie. Athletes will march towards the stadium to enter the Dome.
The official ceremony will begin at 19:00, marking the symbolic start of the Games. The event will be a heartfelt tribute to the Masters athletes — competitors aged 30 to over 100 — who continue to redefine what it means to be an athlete. Through their achievements and determination, these participants prove that passion for sport knows no age limit.
Organizers have promised a dynamic and emotional program filled with performances, athlete stories, and cultural showcases that reflect the host region’s spirit. From stirring music to dramatic visual displays, the ceremony aims to leave a lasting impression on all who witness it — whether in person or from afar.
In recognition of the global interest in the Games, the entire Athlete’s parade and the Welcome Ceremony will be livestreamed on the World Masters Games 2025 YouTube channel, allowing family, fans, and supporters from every corner of the globe to share in the moment.
As the countdown ticks closer, anticipation continues to build among athletes, organizers, and fans alike. The Welcome Ceremony is set to launch the Games with a celebration worthy of its inspiring community — one that honours not only competition, but friendship, perseverance, and the joy of movement at every stage of life.
