[2] In October 2019, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe stated consideration of a direct choice for Kenya to host this championship.

[5][4][9] In July 2022, Tokyo was selected by World Athletics to host the 2025 event,[2] after it scored the highest in the bid evaluation.

The National Stadium in Tokyo will be the first major spectator event for athletics after the 2020 Summer Olympics were held behind closed doors in response with the then-still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

[10][11] Coe welcomed the selection, but stated that his "ambition to see a World Championships in Africa .. is undiminished".

The qualification system for the championships will be based on a combination of entry standards and world rankings.