The Games of the Future 2025 is an innovative global tournament taking place in Abu Dhabi from 18–23 December 2025 at ADNEC. This event marries physical athletic competition with leading-edge digital gaming disciplines (so-called “phygital” sports) under one roof. With 11 confirmed disciplines, a significant prize pool, and participants from around the globe, it represents a new frontier in sport, entertainment and technology. Attendees and competitors will engage in immersive experiences, showcase-style arenas, and live fan zones that blend esports, traditional sport and tech innovation.

Key Highlights

• 11 phygital disciplines confirmed, combining gaming titles (e.g., Counter‑Strike 2, Fortnite) with physical competition.

• A multi-million dollar (USD) prize pool announced for the 2025 edition.

• Location in halls 5-11 and ICC Hall at ADNEC, enabling large-scale public and spectator attendance.

• Ticketing now live with adult, student and children passes available; the event includes immersive road-shows across the UAE in advance.

Who Should Attend?

• Gamers, esports teams and competitive players interested in global phygital tournaments.

• Technology providers, media platforms and entertainment firms involved in gaming, sport tech and immersive experiences.

• Sports organisations, federations and sponsors seeking to engage with hybrid digital-physical sports formats.

• Fans of gaming and sport looking for new spectator experiences and interactive live events.

• Professionals from the MENA region looking to engage in the emerging phygital sports ecosystem and global sporting innovation.

Main Features

• Keynote & competition sessions: High-profile finals and live competitions across gaming and physical sport disciplines.

• Immersive fan-zones & road-shows: Pre-event activations around the UAE introducing phygital sport to youth, tech demos and interactive experiences.

• Exhibition & networking platforms: Sessions for media, tech vendors, sponsors, teams and spectators to connect, showcase and engage with emerging sports-tech trends.