In October 2023, IFSC announced the 2024 competition schedule, with the season-opening event held in China for the first time with the Shanghai World Cup from 9 to 10 April[1] (later moved to the Keqiao district of Shaoxing[2]).

[3] The season ends with the Seoul World Cup from 2 to 6 October, with all three competition climbing disciplines—bouldering, lead, and speed—included featured.

[1] The top three finishers in each individual competition receive medals, and the overall winners are awarded trophies.

At the end of the season, an overall ranking is determined based upon points, which athletes are awarded for finishing in the top 40 of each individual event.

The overall ranking is determined based upon points, which athletes are awarded for finishing in the top 80 of each individual event.