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Games of the Future 2026 tickets go on sale as Astana prepares to welcome the world

Games of the Future 2026 tickets go on sale as Astana prepares to welcome the world

Preparations for the Games of the Future 2026 have reached a new milestone with tickets officially going on sale for the world’s premier phygital sporting event, set to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 29 July–9 August 2026.

Hosted across four venues – Beeline Arena, Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex, Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace and Barys Arena – Astana is preparing to welcome more than 800 athletes, and thousands of fans from around the world for 12 days of elite competition and immersive entertainment

The first tickets released are being offered at a 20% discount and include group stage access for six disciplines — Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter, MOBA Mobile, MOBA PC and Battle Royale. VIP packages are also now available, while Playoff and Final tickets will go on sale from 10 June, alongside tickets for Phygital Fighting MMA

Ticket Pricing (per discipline, per day):

  • Standard Day Pass: 8,000 KZT (US$17) – Early bird price: 6,400 KZT (US$13.60)
  • Student ticket: 6,000 KZT (US$12.75) – Early bird price: 4,800 KZT (US$10.20)
  • Children’s ticket: 4,000 KZT (US$8.50) – Early bird price: 3,200 KZT (US$6.80)

Playoff and Final passes go on sale from 10 June, with free admission available for fans with limited mobility and one accompanying person.

Several leading teams have already secured qualification for GOTF 2026. Further qualification places will be determined during Phygital Contenders Astana 2026, taking place from June 10–14, with live global coverage available through Phygital+, Phygital International’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform.

Tickets are available through the official Games of the Future Astana 2026 website or via the official ticketing partner ticketon.kz.

To stay up to date with the latest news on GOTF 2026, make sure to follow @gamesofthefutureofficial on social media or visit the official Games of the Future website.

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