Games of Future 2025 Launches 11 Phygital Disciplines Abu Dhabi

The Games of the Future 2025 is a pioneering event set to take place from December 18-23 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, bringing together the world’s top phygital athletes for six days of competition across 11 innovative disciplines that blend physical athleticism with digital gameplay. With a prize pool of $5 million, the event features unique hybrid formats such as Phygital Football, Basketball, Fighting, Dancing, and Shooter, alongside competitive digital-only formats like MOBA PC and Mobile, Drone Racing, VR Games, Battle Royale, and Battle of Robots. Organized by ASPIRE in collaboration with Ethara and Phygital International, the tournament aims to engage both physical and digital audiences by merging traditional sports with advanced technology. The disciplines require athletes to demonstrate a combination of physical skill and digital dexterity, pushing the boundaries of conventional sports and attracting clubs and participants from around the globe. This event is recognized as the pinnacle of the phygital sports calendar, showcasing a new class of athletes who excel in both physical prowess and digital mastery. ASPIRE’s CEO Stephane Timpano highlighted the tournament as a convergence of elite clubs and future-facing experiences, marking a major milestone in sports innovation.