Get Ready for GOTF 2026: dates, disciplines and more unveiled

Get ready for the future of sport at the Games of the Future 2026 – coming to Astana from July 18 to August 1! 

With its stunning location and futuristic skyline, Astana is the perfect backdrop for next year’s groundbreaking event. In a city that is gaining a global reputation for its modern and vibrant energy, GOTF 2026 will come alive with around 1,500 athletes from around the world expected to descend on Astana to take part in 13 innovative phygital disciplines. 

And with a $10 million prize fund at stake, GOTF 2026 is sure to deliver intense game play as the top phygital talent battle it out for the ultimate victory. 

From powerful physical prowess to precision game play, GOTF 2026 promises a dynamic, action-packed schedule. Fans can expect to witness the world’s best competing in: Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Hockey, Phygital Fighting. MMA, Phygital Fighting. Boxing, Phygital Dancing, Phygital Shooter. 5-on-5, Phygital Shooter. Battle Royale, MOBA PC, MOBA Mobile, Drone Racing, Battle of Robots, and Cybathletics. 

But GOTF 2026 is more than just a tournament. It’s a city-wide celebration of sport-tech, gaming, and innovation. While the phygital athletes will compete in dedicated arenas across the city, fans who come to watch them will also get to experience the ultimate celebration of sport-tech and digital culture in the Games of the Future City - a vibrant, immersive festival experience featuring fan zones, interactive exhibitions, and community-led tech activations designed to engage fans of all ages. 

And with GOTF 2026 being brought to you by the same team behind high-profile events like the Asian Winter Games 2011, 2017 Winter Universiade, and World Nomad Games. Astana 2024, you can expect a show to remember! 

Whether you're already into phygital sports or just curious about the future of competition, this is your chance to be part of a new global movement. The future of sport is here — and it’s happening in Astana. 

Stay tuned. The countdown to GOTF 2026 has begun.