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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The countdown is on and tickets are live for the Games of the Future 2025, the pioneering global tournament that brings together athletes and gamers across the globe through phygital sports and immersive digital gameplay.
Taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from December 18 to 23, the Games of the Future will feature 11 phygital disciplines, including Phygital Football, UFL, Phygital Basketball, 3on3 FreeStyle, Phygital Dancing, Just Dance, Phygital Shooter, СS 2, Battle of Robots, and more.
This year’s competition will include some of the world’s most popular gaming titles such as Counter-Strike 2, anchoring the Phygital Shooter, СS 2 discipline, Dota 2 featuring in the MOBA PC, Dota 2 competition, Battle Royale featuring the Fortnite category and the Phygital Fighting, and the FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves category.
These globally recognised titles will merge digital gaming prowess with live athletic performance, delivering an unprecedented sporting spectacle.
Tickets for the Games of the Future 2025 are now live on the official Abu Dhabi website gotfabudhabi.com, giving fans the opportunity to book their place at the groundbreaking global tournament.
UAE Roadshows
In the lead-up to the main event, a series of dynamic roadshows is taking place across the UAE to introduce the next generation of athletes and fans to the future of phygital sport.
The nationwide series kicked off at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi on November 6, before heading to Zayed University in Dubai on November 10, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in Dubai on November 13 and A2RL on Yas Marina Circuit on November 15, before moving on to Khalifa University on November 17.
The roadshow will travel to more locations before culminating in Games of the Future at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from December 18 to 23.
Each event features live demonstrations, gaming challenges, and interactive experiences designed to inspire UAE youth and encourage participation in technology-driven sports.
The competition is organised by ASPIRE in collaboration with Ethara and Phygital International, and is supported by key stakeholders including the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the Ministry of Sports and Abu Dhabi Gaming.
Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, said: “The Games of the Future represents the UAE’s forward-thinking vision - a celebration of sport, technology, and youth innovation.
“Through our upcoming roadshows, we are empowering students and fans to experience first-hand how phygital sports are redefining competition and creativity for the next generation.”
