First held in 2012, the XII Asia-Pacific Quiz Championships will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 6-7 December 2025, in Manila. Teams from Australia, India, Malaysia, Singapore, as well as host nation the Philippines, will compete for the title.
Supported by Clootrack and Quizzing Australia
Venue: Holiday Inn, Makati
Fee: US$50 per person (or 2,900 PHP). Entry fee includes all APQC quizzes, as well as snacks and lunch on the Sunday
Format: National teams of four contest Individual and Team rounds
Do I need to be a national team member to compete? No. All individuals are welcome regardless of their national team status, and will be placed into an International team for the team rounds.
Do I need to be competing in the quiz to attend? No, non-playing partners and other supporters are most welcome to attend free of charge. For those wishing to enjoy snacks and lunch on Sunday, the catering fee is US$25 (or PHP1,450).
How do I register? National teams (four players) can register here. Individuals (including non-playing attendees) who are not part of a national team can register here.
When do registrations close? 28 November 2025
Can I view some of the questions? Previous years' question sets can be purchased here. Note that two of the three rounds are designed for team play (and hence are more difficult).
Do I have to stay at the Holiday Inn? No, attendees may stay anywhere they choose. Here are some other accommodation options catering for a range of budgets:
I’M Hotel (5 Star)
City Garden Hotel Makati City (4 Star)
The Picasso Boutique (Serviced Residences)
Aruga Apartments (4 Star)
Hotel Celeste (3 Star)
How do I pay? Payment options will be forwarded to attendees once their registration has been accepted.
Still have questions? Then email info@quizzingaustralia.org
Saturday, 6th December
3:00 to 6:00 pm - Informal quizzes
7:00 to 9:00 pm - Fellowship dinner and pub-style quiz
Sunday, 7th December
8:45 am - APQC Individual written quiz
11:30 am - APQC Individual response quiz
2:30 pm - APQC Team response quiz
5:00 pm - Close