Host the Future
Following the spectacular success of Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 – and the highly anticipated GOTF 2026 in Astana this summer – the world’s premier phygital event is inviting applications to host its 2028, 2029 and 2030 editions. Don’t miss the chance to stage the world’s most future-forward sports event.
Phygital is the Future of sport
The Games of the Future is the world’s largest phygital sports tournament. It brings together elite athletes and esports professionals to compete across disciplines that combine physical performance with digital gameplay in the same event.
Here are just some examples:
Phygital Basketball
Phygital Football
Phygital Fighting
Phygital Shooter
Phygital Dancing
MOBA PC and MOBA Mobile
Battle Royale
Battle of Robots
Drone Racing
A proven global audience
The viewing figures for Games of the Future 2025 were huge.
40 000+
onsite spectators
461 million
broadcast views
137 million
unique viewers
59 million
hours watched globally
388 million
social media views
90%
of the audience aged 18–34
Source: Ipsos Strategy
Phygital Basketball — Abu Dhabi 2025
What hosting delivers for your city
Global reach
Your city becomes the global home of phygital sport for the duration of the GOTF — with direct exposure to hundreds of millions of young, digitally engaged viewers worldwide.
Innovation
and infrastructure
and infrastructure
Hosting creates lasting infrastructure: upgraded venues, technology integrations, and digital education programs that continue to benefit your city long after the games finish.
Youth engagement
Phygital sport connects the digital generation with physical activity. Hosting GOTF drives measurable participation in both physical and digital disciplines among young people — creating a long-term legacy for your city's sport and health programs.
The Bid Process
Games of the Future Trophy — Abu Dhabi 2025
The Bid Process
01
Letter of Intent
Submit a formal expression of interest confirming your city's commitment to exploring a hosting bid.
02
NDA & Briefing
Receive the full hosting requirements, operational specifications, and financial frameworks from Phygital International.
03
Bid Submission
Present your city's vision, proposed venues, infrastructure capacity, and strategic commitment.
04
Evaluation
Phygital International reviews all submissions, conducts site visits, and enters detailed negotiations with selected cities.
05
Selection
The host city is announced and begins working with Phygital International to deliver the Games of the Future.
