What is Global Finals?
Each May, Destination Imagination’s top-tiered teams from around the world gather in Kansas City, Missouri, to participate in Global Finals—the world’s largest celebration of creativity. Check out some of the highlights on our YouTube channel.
Tournament Qualification
Teams are guaranteed a spot at Global Finals by competing and ranking at their Affiliate Tournament.
Team Managers of qualified teams will receive an invitation to register for Global Finals via email within 36 hours of their Affiliate Tournament.
Where do you have to rank to qualify? That depends on where you live and the size of your Affiliate. Please check with your Affiliate about the ranking requirements where you are located.
JOIN The waitlist
DI Challenge Experience teams* can sign up for the Global Finals Waitlist. The Waitlist is intended to allow teams to declare their interest in attending Global Finals even if they do not qualify through their Affiliate Tournament. Teams on the Global Finals Waitlist are not guaranteed a spot at Global Finals 2025. In each Challenge and Level, if space allows, waitlisted teams will be invited on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Waitlist for Global Finals 2025 will open on January 15, 2025 for teams to sign up.
Click here to receive reminders about the Global Finals Waitlist.
