Future Games in Abu Dhabi, 2025 to Showcase a Series of Phygital Sports Competitions
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The city of Abu Dhabi is set to host the much-anticipated Games of the Future 2025, a high-octane lineup of action-packed competition that fuses physical and digital worlds. The event, scheduled to run from December 18-23, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), will offer a total prize pool of $5 million for phygital athletes worldwide.
Phygital International (PI), the global promoter of phygital sports, is responsible for bringing this innovative event to life. The organisation oversees the bidding process for each host city of the Games of the Future. According to Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, hosting the Games of the Future in Abu Dhabi reflects a commitment to elevating the global conversation around the future blend of sport and technology.
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that has gained significant popularity since its inception. This year's edition will feature 11 phygital disciplines, a unique blend of digital gaming and physical sport. The confirmed disciplines include Phygital Football and Phygital Basketball, where athletes first compete in a video game version of the sport and then replicate or complement that in physical play.
Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, has stated that the stage is set for Abu Dhabi to be the center of phygital sports in this year's Games of the Future. ADNEC, purpose-built for innovation and scale, will be transformed into a futuristic arena suitable for the Games of the Future 2025. The venue previously hosted Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi - Football, a qualifying stage for the Phygital Football discipline at this year's Games of the Future.
The Games of the Future brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world. The tournament will feature a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges, engaging both physical and digital sports audiences globally. For more details on the full lineup of phygital disciplines, you can check the official Games of the Future or Phygital International websites as the event approaches.
The Games of the Future 2025 will be followed by the Games of the Future 2026, which will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Ethara, shaping the future of entertainment, sport, culture, event services, and asset management regionally and internationally, is a key partner in making these events a reality. The Games of the Future represents a pinnacle event in the phygital sports calendar, showcasing the fusion of physical athleticism and digital gameplay at its best.
Technology and entertainment will play a significant role in the Games of the Future 2025, as the competition will feature a unique blend of digital gaming and physical sport, creating an immersive experience for both players and spectators. The event, hosted in Abu Dhabi, will also showcase sports in a new light, with the fusion of sports and technology enhancing the overall experience.
