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13/06

Phygital Basketball Final: ZM NITUI crowned champions at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026

The battle for the title and the final qualification places delivered a dramatic conclusion to the Phygital Basketball competition.

13/06

Phygital Football: Quarterfinals deliver high drama and heartbreak

 The semifinals are now set after the most dramatic day of football action so far in the tournament.

12/06

ZM NITUI and MINSK to face off in Phygital Basketball Super Final

Day Three of Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 delivered exactly what it promised – exceptional basketball, last-minute heroics and two unbeaten teams proving why they belong at the top.

12/06

Phygital Football: Playoff victories set up quarterfinal showdown

Four teams move one step closer to qualification as the playoff stage delivered drama, comebacks and heartbreak on day 3

11/06

Phygital Dancing Final: Andres Guardo crowned winner at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026

After a hard-fought contest, the four top athletes will go on to battle for the ultimate prize at Games of the Future 2026.

11/06

Phygital Football and Phygital Basketball: Day 2 sees high drama and eliminations

The group stages at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 produced some epic encounters as teams battled to secure knockout-round positions

10/06

Phygital Basketball Group Stages kick off in Astana

Close margins, late drama and statement wins. The Phygital Basketball group stage kicked off with everything on the line in Astana.

10/06

Race for Games of the Future 2026 Begins in Phygital Football

The path to Games of the Future 2026 has exploded into life. Day one of Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 delivered chaos, comebacks, and goal-fests. Miss the action? Here's everything that happened.

10/06

Phygital Dancing – three eliminated on first day of Phygital Contenders 2026

The qualifying round is over. Eight dancers have made the cut – but only six of them will go through to GOTF 2026.

09/06

Meet the teams of Phygital Contenders Astana 2026

The next stage is about to start. Who will rise? Who will fall? Here's a full preview of every discipline and the teams to watch.

08/06

Global athletes arrive in Astana for Phygital Contenders 2026

With the start of qualifying competition only two days away, the first arrivals are getting ready to do battle for a coveted spot at the Games of the Future 2026 next month.

05/06

PUBG: Battlegrounds brings Battle Royale action to Astana!

Expect high-pressure gameplay, last-circle chaos, and elite teams competing for a share of a US$1m prize pool.

02/06

 UFL set to dominate Phygital Football at GOTF 2026

Fast-paced football title returns as the world’s best Phygital Football teams battle for a US$625,000 prize pool.

20/05

Save 20% on Games of the Future 2026 – tickets now on sale!

Secure your seats at the world’s biggest phygital sports event and enjoy an early bird discount – offer ends 10 June.

14/05

Games of the Future 2025 wins double Gold at the Eventex Awards 2026

The future of sport receives global recognition for pushing the boundaries of sport and entertainment.

11/05

3on3 Freestyle will be official Phygital Basketball title at GOTF 2026 in Astana

Street basketball action returns with players competing for $400,000 prize pool

30/04

Counter-Strike 2 named official Phygital Shooter game for GOTF 2026

Iconic shooter game returns – with players battling for share of US$150,000 prize fund

27/04

Kazakhstan's President launches official countdown to Games of the Future 2026!

Astana prepares to host the biggest event in phygital sports.

20/04

100 days until Games of the Future comes to Astana

Here's what you can expect.

13/04

Phygital Contenders lineup confirmed!

The race to the Games of the Future 2026 in Astana has entered its final stages – who must battle again?

10/04

GOTF 2026 wants you! Become a volunteer in Astana

Applications are open. Volunteer at GOTF 2026 this summer and be part of one of the world’s most exciting sporting events.