Games of the Future 2026 final lineup revealed
Games of the Future 2026 has officially confirmed the global lineup for this year’s tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan – and it features some of the biggest names in sport and esports.
As one of the world's most watched and celebrated esports formats, MOBA PC - Dota 2 will see global powerhouses LGD Gaming, Xtreme Gaming, Execration and VICI GAMING battle for the championship and a share of the US$1 million prize pool.
- Battle Royale - PUBG: Battlegrounds also has a US$1 million prize pool, and will feature famous names such as Team Vitality, Team Falcons, Virtus.pro, Twisted Minds, Geekay Esports and T1 – all battling to be the last team standing.
Combining UFL by Strikerz Inc. with a 5-a-side football showdown, Phygital Football will see showdowns between renowned clubs such as historic Peñarol, King League’s LOS TRONCOS FC, ORLANDO PIRATES FIVES, and home team ACF x Allur. They’ll be competing for a US$625,000 prize fund.
Meanwhile, Phygital Basketball will bring together international names including PBC “Astana”, Boca Juniors and Valencia Basket. Combining Joycity’s 3on3 FreeStyle with a fast-paced 2v2 showdown on the court, there’s US$400,000 prize money up for grabs.
On the stage, Phygital Dancing-Just Dance will welcome professional dancers such as three-time Just Dance World Cup champion Umutcan Tütüncü, leading competitive performer Ariana Katana and Angelo Mokonenyane.
Built around Counter-Strike 2, (one of the world's biggest esports titles) and a live laser tag competition, Phygital Shooter will see renowned teams such as Eternal Fire, Clan Pedrajas and GOTF 2025 third-place finishers Minsk House battle for the title and a share of the US$150,000 prize pool.
- Phygital Fighting - FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will combine digital competition with high-intensity MMA action, as Kuznya, SOLDIERS OF FORCHUNE and SWORD compete in the digital and the physical ring for a part of the US$500,000 prize pool.
The MOBA Mobile lineup will be announced soon, completing the final roster for the Games of the Future 2026.
Discover the full GOTF 2026 participants line-up here.
Before the action begins, teams and participants will discover their group-stage matchups at the official Games of the Future 2026 Draw Ceremony on 7 July, which will decide the first key matchups of this year’s competition. The draw will be broadcast live on Phygital+ and YouTube. Phygital Fighting will not be included in the draw as pairings will be determined by invited matchmakers to ensure the tournament is as exciting and competitive as possible.
Whether you are joining us in Astana or following from around the world, don’t miss a moment of the action by securing your tickets via Ticketon.kz or tuning in through Phygital+ and local broadcast partners.
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