Phygital Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi
From 18-23 December 2025, Abu Dhabi will host the Phygital Games of the Future (GOTF) – an international spectacle where the worlds of physical sport and digital gaming collide in the groundbreaking format known as phygital sports. Set to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), GOTF 2025 promises to be a high-octane fusion of elite competition, cutting-edge tech, and global entertainment.
Combining top-tier athleticism with elite gaming skills, this annual tournament attracts the best competitors from around the world to battle it out across multiple disciplines, all for a shot at glory and a multi-million-dollar prize fund. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and spectacle, GOTF is shaping the future of sport on a global stage.
At the heart of GOTF are its three main competition categories:
- Phygital Sports: The ultimate crossover format where teams first compete in a video game version of a sport, followed by its real-world counterpart. Fans can look forward to action-packed showdowns in Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter, and Phygital Dancing, with even more thrilling formats to be revealed soon.
- Esports: Competitive gaming at its highest level. From strategy to speed, these match-ups will test players’ reflexes and nerves in front of roaring live crowds and global digital audiences.
- Tech Sports: Where futuristic tech and adrenaline-pumping action meet. Think drone racing, robot battles, and other mind-blowing events that stretch the limits of imagination and engineering.
For more information see gofuture.games