Countdown to the Games of the Future 2026 Begins in Astana: Dates and Details Revealed

Countdown to the Games of the Future 2026 in Astana



The excitement is building as Astana has been confirmed as the host city for the highly anticipated Games of the Future 2026. Scheduled from July 18 to August 1, 2026, this unique tournament combines physical sports and digital gaming in a fusion known as 'phygital' sports.

What to Expect



Over 1,500 athletes from various continents are expected to compete across 13 dynamic disciplines, all of which promise to challenge the boundaries of traditional sports. With a whopping prize pool of $10 million, competitors will be vying for podium positions and recognition in what is poised to be an unprecedented showcase of talent and innovation. The disciplines will include crowd-pleasers like Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Dancing, and Phygital Shooter, along with other exciting formats that transform classic sports into modern competition realms.

Official Announcements



The announcement of Astana as the host city was made during an official meeting with Kazakhstan's Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov. The gathering included key figures from Phygital International, such as CEO Nis Hatt, and Alibek Khassenov, president of Kazsportinvest JSC, who's also responsible for organizing the event.


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