More than 800 athletes from over 50 nationalities will compete across eight disciplines, with leading clubs, athletes and esports organizations battling for over US$4 million in prize money.
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Games of the Future 2026 has confirmed the final lineup of clubs and athletes set to compete at the world's leading phygital sporting event, taking place in Astana from July 29 to August 9. Bringing together some of the biggest names from international sport and esports, the lineup highlights the growing global reach of phygital competition as more than 800 athletes prepare to compete for a prize pool of over US$4 million.
Featuring globally recognized titles including Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, UFL, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Just Dance and 3on3 FreeStyle, the Games of the Future 2026 will deliver 12 days of elite sporting and esports competition, showcasing the innovation and excitement at the heart of the phygital movement.Hosted across Astana's premier sporting venues, including Barys Arena, Beeline Arena, the Athletics Sports Complex "Qazaqstan" and the Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, the Games of the Future 2026 will transform the city into the global home of phygital sport, welcoming athletes, fans and international media for 12 days of elite competition.








