The Games of the Future 2025 is set to ignite the global sports calendar with a high-octane lineup of phygital disciplines lined up for this year’s tournament, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from 18-23 December.
With a total prize pool of $5 million on offer, phygital clubs and athletes from all across the world will be fighting for their right to be champions of the discipline they’re participating in.
The Games of the Future is the pinnacle of the phygital sports calendar, and every element of the tournament is curated to engage both physical and digital audiences. The 11 disciplines that will be competed at the event are:
- Phygital Football ($600,000 prize pool)
- Phygital Basketball ($400,000 prize pool)
- Phygital Fighting.MMA ($500,000 prize pool)
- Phygital Dancing ($50,000 prize pool)
- Phygital Shooter 5-on-5 ( $150,000 prize pool)
- Battle Royale ($700,000 prize pool)
- MOBA PC ($1,000,000 prize pool)
- MOBA Mobile ($900,000 prize pool)
- Drone Racing ($250,000 prize pool)
- VR Game ($50,000 prize pool)
- Battle of Robots ($400,000 prize pool)
To be at the top of these disciplines requires a new class of athlete – combining physical prowess and digital dexterity, performing under intense pressure in a ground-breaking and exciting new event format that will attract fans of all ages.
Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: “With confirmation of these 11 disciplines and the prize pool, the stage is set for Abu Dhabi to be the center of phygital sports in this year’s exciting, global Games of the Future. Athletes and fans will join us in experiencing the immersive and high-octane experience of phygital sports, which are built for the next generation. As the guardians of the phygital movement, we are proud to bring the Games of the Future to life. It is a global stage for innovation, inclusion, and imagination.”
In partnership with ASPIRE, the local delivery authority, and Ethara, the official Event Delivery Partner, ADNEC will transform into a futuristic arena from 18 – 23 December – custom-designed for phygital sports, backed by the infrastructure and operational prowess that positions Abu Dhabi as a global nexus for sport, tech, culture and innovation.
Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, said: “This tournament is where elite clubs and future-facing experiences converge. Hosting the Games of the Future in Abu Dhabi reflects our commitment to elevating the global conversation around the future blend of sport and technology, and Abu Dhabi makes the perfect host for this bold experiment. With UAE Vision 2031 and the Year of Community in mind, we’re fostering diverse participation, shared innovation, and new connections across cultures and generations.”
Bringing together the world’s top phygital athletes from across the globe for six days of action-packed competition, GOTF 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable spectacle and everyone is invited. Make sure to check out gofuture.games to keep up to date with all the news.
