A US $5 million awaits for athletes competing in your screen and on the field
Buckle up for Games of the Future 2025, a wild fusion of physical athleticism and digital gaming, happening from 18–23 December 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Think of it as sport’s tech makeover; where pixels meet push-ups and controllers meet cardio.
Phygital Sports
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Eleven hybrid disciplines are on the lineup, each blending a video game round with real-world action:
Phygital Football & Basketball: Game titles face off digitally, then hit the pitch or court for real goals and hoops.
Phygital Fighting: Digital pugilism followed by physical brawls in the arena.
Phygital Dancing: Match your live moves to a rhythm game; and prove you really can bust it better than the AI.
Phygital Shooter: e‑shooter showdowns backed up with laser‑tag face‑offs.
Battle Royale: Digital eliminations meet real-time survival in a multidisciplinary deathmatch.
MOBA PC & MOBA Mobile: Choose your battle platform; but expect intense team tactics, avatar-to-athlete.
Drone Racing: Zip through obstacles via VR headsets; speed and aerial precision collide.
VR Games: Navigate surreal virtual environments testing reflexes and spatial skill.
Battle of Robots: Remote‑controlled bots clashing in head‑to‑head combat with sparks; and bragging rights, on the line.
With US $5 million up for grabs, competing clubs and phygital athletes from around the globe aren’t just playing; they’re battling for big stakes in every round.
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Abu Dhabi: The Host with the most
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ASPIRE, working with Ethara and Phygital International, is setting the stage for what could be the most futuristic sports festival yet.
Their mission: fuse sport and tech, unite diverse audiences, and showcase community and innovation; right in the heart of Abu Dhabi. With UAE Vision 2031 and the Year of Community in mind, the Games also aim to connect cultures and generations.
Earlier this year, Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football warmed things up with the final qualifiers for the Football discipline, turning ADNEC into a tactical playground of zooming controllers and real-life skills.
ADNEC is transforming into a cutting-edge stage tailored for phygital sport. From seamless tech infrastructure to show-ready venues, it’s engineered to host this blend of live and virtual action in style.
Abu Dhabi is reinforcing its status as a global hub where sport, tech, and culture collide.
Prepare to witness sport’s next frontier, where the future isn’t coming, it’s already here.
18-23 December, ADNEC Abu Dhabi. For further information, visit gofuture.games
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