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May 13, 2026
Games of the Future 2025 wins double Gold at Eventex Awards 2026!
Awards recognize Games of the Future as a world-class live experience driving innovation and cultural impact in sport and entertainment.
May 11, 2026
3on3 Freestyle confirmed as official game for Phygital Basketball at GOTF 2026
The return of the street basketball title will see teams from across the world battle for a share of the US$400,000 prize pool in Astana this summer.
April 30, 2026
Counter-Strike 2 returns to Games of the Future 2026
One of the most world’s played shooter game will feature in the digital stage for Phygital Shooter, with players battling for a share of US$150,000 prize pool.
April 27, 2026
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev officiates the countdown to the Games of the Future Astana
Reinforcing the country’s ambition as a full-cycle host of world-class competitions
April 20, 2026
100 days to go: Astana finalizes preparations for Games of the Future 2026
Momentum builds as athletes and organizers get ready for the ultimate phygital tournament, which this year is being held in Kazakhstan’s capital
April 13, 2026
Final lineup confirmed for Phygital Contenders 2026 Astana
Elite clubs and athletes from across Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Latin America will compete for the final places at the Games of the Future 2026 later this summer.
April 09, 2026
Host City bids open for the Games of the Future 2028 to 2030
Potential hosts invited to take a leading role in the future of sport as phygital competition continues to grow worldwide.
April 01, 2026
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves to headline Phygital Fighting at GOTF 2026
PI strengthens game lineup with the return of classic title
March 25, 2026
New report shows Games of the Future 2025 drew 461M global views
Latest figures from IPSOS also highlight worldwide reach, strong MOBA viewership and fast-growing interest in phygital sport
March 24, 2026
Dota 2 returns to the Games of the Future 2026
Iconic esports title will headline MOBA PC competition with a US$1 million prize pool
March 11, 2026
PI confirms dates for Games of the Future Astana 2026
Over 12 days, the world’s top phygital athletes will compete across eight disciplines for a multimillion-dollar prize pool.
January 15, 2026
Phygital International Signs MoU to Grow Phygital Sport Across the UAE
Strategic partnership builds on GOTF Abu Dhabi 2025 to drive long-term phygital growth.