Submission of Bid City Applications for Games of the Future 2026 has officially closed

The official deadline of 1 July 2024, expressing interest in becoming the next host of Games of the Future 2026, has now passed and no more proposals will be considered for 2026.

Following the closure of the application process, the next step will see all prospective hosts individually assessed by the Phygital International evaluation commission.

All applicants will have the opportunity to provide further information on their bids during a consultation process.

The outcome of the consultations, including the next host of the Games of the Future 2026 will be announced on 1 October 2024.

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