The final line-up for Games of the Future 2026 has been confirmed, featuring an exceptional international field of clubs, athletes and esports organizations.
The esports program features some of the biggest names in competitive gaming. LGD Gaming, Xtreme Gaming, Execration and VICI GAMING headline the MOBA PC competition, while Team Vitality, Team Falcons, Virtus.pro, Twisted Minds, Geekay Esports and T1 will compete in Battle Royale.
The phygital disciplines showcase an equally impressive field. Peñarol, one of South America’s most successful and historic football clubs, joins LOS TRONCOS FC, one of the standout teams from the Kings League, and Africa’s iconic ORLANDO PIRATES FIVES. In Phygital Basketball, renowned clubs such as Boca Juniors, one of Latin America’s most recognized sporting institutions, Valencia Basket, a leading force in European basketball, and GOTF 2025 participant PBC ‘’Astana’’ headline a strong international field.
Elsewhere, three-time Just Dance World Cup champion Umutcan Tütüncü leads the Phygital Dancing line-up, while Eternal Fire, one of Türkiye’s leading esports organizations, is among the teams competing in Phygital Shooter. In Phygital Fighting, Kuznya, Soldiers of Fortune and SWORD complete the international roster.
Full list of participants here.
With the full line-up now confirmed, attention will turn to the Games of the Future 2026 Draw Ceremony on 7 July, which will decide the tournament brackets and opening matchups for when the competition gets underway in Astana on 29 July.
John Hewitt, International Marketing & Communications Director at Phygital International: “The Games of the Future 2026 lineup reflects the continued growth and global reach of phygital sport, bringing together leading clubs, athletes and esports organizations from around the world. Each competitor brings a unique combination of physical ability, digital skill and competitive ambition, reflecting the diversity of talent shaping this new era of sport.”
Taking place in Astana from 29 July to 9 August, the Games will welcome more than 800 participants from over 50 nationalities competing across eight disciplines and a prize pool of more than US$4 million.
Built around globally recognized titles including Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Just Dance, UFL, and 3on3 FreeStyle, the Games of the Future continue to unite leading publishers, sports organizations and esports brands on one global stage.
Broadcasters, streaming platforms and community creators interested in bringing the Games of the Future 2026 to audiences worldwide are invited to join the Games of the Future 2026 Streaming Community, receiving free official access to the live broadcast feed to co-stream the event for audiences around the world.
Fans can stay up to date with the latest news, schedules and results by visiting the official Games of the Future website and following the event’s official social media channels on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Every match will be streamed live worldwide on Phygital+, where fans can also relive the highlights from Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 and Games of the Future 2025, alongside exclusive content from the world’s leading phygital sporting event.
