Submission of Bid City Applications for Games of the Future 2025 has officially closed

The official deadline of 5 April 2024, expressing interest in becoming the next host of Games of the Future 2025, has now passed and no more proposals will be considered for 2025.

Following the closure of the application process, the next step will see all prospective hosts individually assessed by the Phygital International evaluation commission.

All applicants will have the opportunity to provide further information on their bids during a consultation process.
The outcome of the consultations, including the next host of the Games of the Future 2025 will be announced on 1 June 2024.

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