GOTF 2026 host selection to be revealed October 13th

Ceremony set to take place in Dubai’s celebrated Burj Khalifa

7 nations and cities in running to host for 2026/2027

As anticipation over who will host the 2026 Games of the Future reaches fever pitch, all is set to be revealed in a glittering ceremony held in one of the most celebrated places on earth, the UAE’s Burj Khalifa.

In the world’s tallest building, at an event taking place in the home of the upcoming 2025 games, the winning host for GOTF 2026 will announced and celebrated – recognising their winning bid’s attributes and setting the scene once more for the highlight of the Phygital sporting calendar.

Joined by members of the World Phygital Community, bidding nations and cities, dignitaries and sporting heroes, the winning bidder will take their place amongst a world-class line up of future hosts who will each bring new innovations and distinct local flair to the ever-expanding phygital movement worldwide.

This event will mark the next stage on the Games of the Future roadmap, and presents an opportunity to learn more about the future plans for the tournament.