Games of the Future 2026

The future of sport is here

The Games of the Future is the world’s biggest phygital event – where gaming meets sport, and technology brings imagination to life. More than just a tournament, it’s become a global phenomenon. This summer, the world gathers again in Astana, Kazakhstan for the next spectacular chapter of the phygital revolution.

July 29 - August 9
Events dates

A secret guest is coming

At the Games of the Future 2026, we're looking forward to welcoming an extraordinary guest — one whose story of resilience, reinvention and personal adversity speaks to the very heart of what sport represents and the passions it inspires. Who is it? Stay tuned. All will be revealed soon...

800+
Participants

8
Disciplines

>$4M
Prize pool

50+
Nationalities

Disciplines

Phygital Football

Phygital basketball

Phygital Shooter

Phygital Dancing

Phygital Fighting

Phygital Contenders is the final qualifier tier, where elite challengers face off for chance to compete at the Games of the Future. It will be hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan 10 - 14 June. Athletes will compete in three disciplines: Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball and Phygital Dancing.

The Games of the Future 2026 will be hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan on July 29 - 09 August 2026. Athletes will compete at four venues across the city.

Go to GOTF 2026 website

Latest News

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.