2025 'Catan' World Championship Gathers Top Players in Stuttgart

The tournament, celebrating the game's 30th anniversary, will feature 90 competitors from 60 countries on April 5-6.

The 2025 'Catan' World Championship will take place in Stuttgart, Germany, on April 5-6 as part of the game's 30th-anniversary celebrations.
Reigning champion Hamish Dean from New Zealand and German champion Daniel Ackermann are among the 90 players from 60 countries competing.
'Catan,' originally released in 1995, has sold 45 million copies globally and is available in over 45 languages.
The game's legacy has expanded into a multimedia franchise, including expansions, digital adaptations, and novels.
A world record attempt for the largest synchronized 'Catan' game is planned for October 2025 at a gaming convention.