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Abu Dhabi Confirmed as Host City for Games of the Future 2025

Abu Dhabi Confirmed as Host City for Games of the Future 2025

Abu Dhabi has been officially confirmed as the Host City for the Games of the Future 2025, taking place 18–23 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).

The announcement marks a major milestone for the phygital movement, as the UAE capital prepares to welcome hundreds of elite phygital athletes and thousands of fans from around the world.

ASPIRE, the innovation arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has been appointed as the UAE Delivery Authority. ASPIRE will lead the event’s innovation agenda and coordinate with key stakeholders to deliver a world-class experience. Ethara, the region’s premier live event management company, will serve as the event’s official operations partner.

Abu Dhabi is the perfect home for this year’s Games – visionary, ambitious, and ready to lead phygital sport into the future. We cannot be more excited for December, when we’ll get to experience a spectacle of phygital excellence against a stunning backdrop“, said Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International.

Stay tuned for the full event schedule, as well as ticketing, fan experiences, and much more coming soon!

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