It was a season-long cyclo-cross competition, organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Flanders Classics, that took place between 24 November 2024 and 26 January 2025.

Originally there were 12 World Cup events planned but the third round race in Sardinia was cancelled due to the bad weather.

Compared to the previous editions some changes to the calendar and format of the World Cup were announced by UCI.

[31] To determine the World Cup standings, only the best 4 results of each rider were considered.

[45] To determine the World Cup standings, only the best 4 results of each rider were considered.