Games of the Future Astana 2026

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Astana. Kazakhstan

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July 29 - 9 August

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Welcome to the Games of the Future.

The Games of the Future is the pinnacle of phygital sport — where top athletes compete both on the field and in the digital world. Where physical skill meets gaming precision and familiar sports are redefined through technology.

One battle. Two arenas. This is the future of sport.

The Games of the Future is an international competition built around a new format — phygital sport.

Phygital combines physical performance with digital gameplay in a single contest. It is where strength, speed and endurance meet digital strategy and razor-sharp reaction times.

At the Games of the Future, top athletes and elite gamers from around the world compete across various sporting disciplines, aiming to be crowned phygital champion and win a share of a multimillion-dollar prize fund.

This is competition redefined for the connected generation.

Hosting the Games of the Future 2026 in Astana places Kazakhstan at the center of a new era in global sport. Staging the event will accelerate the country’s growth in innovative sports, technology, and digital culture. It will bring international attention, new partnerships, and fresh opportunities for local athletes, creators, and businesses.

In Astana, tradition meets technology. And Kazakhstan steps confidently onto the international stage.

Disciplines

Phygital Football

Phygital Football - a unique discipline that combines esports and traditional football.

Athletes must perform confidently in both the virtual match and on the real-life mini-football field.

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Phygital basketball

Phygital Basketball - a discipline that combines the excitement of digital gameplay with the intensity of real 2x2 basketball.

Participants must perform confidently in both the virtual basketball simulator and on the real court. The 2×2 format makes the competition dynamic, requiring high individual skill, tactical thinking, and seamless teamwork.

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Phygital Dancing

Phygital Dance – a discipline combining dance art and digital technology. Participants compete in a dance simulator, with movement accuracy and quality assessed through game tracking, ensuring objective digital judging.

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Phygital Shooter

Phygital Shooter combines the intensity of esports with the thrill of real-world tactical play. Competitions take place in two stages: digital and physical rounds using laser tag systems. This format tests participants' versatility — their ability to work cohesively in a virtual environment and adapt quickly to real-world conditions.

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Battle Royale

Battle Royale is a digital discipline featuring large-scale competition in the Battle Royale genre.

Teams compete in dynamic matches where strategic thinking, shooting accuracy, and coordinated teamwork decide the outcome. Victory requires the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and make decisions under pressure.

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MOBA PC

MOBA PC is a classic esports discipline built on deep strategy and seamless team coordination. Players compete on PC, demonstrating precise character control, tactical dominance, and real-time adaptability.

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MOBA Mobile

MOBA Mobile is a modern esports discipline for mobile platforms. Players compete in a virtual arena, showcasing strategic thinking, precise control, and seamless teamwork.

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Phygital Fighting

Phygital Fighting blends virtual gaming skill with the raw power of mixed martial arts. Athletes must prove their dominance in two worlds: first in a digital duel on console, then in an uncompromising physical battle inside the octagon.

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Welcome
to Astana!

Astana is the arena for a new generation of sport, where competition meets technology. Here, East and West speak the same language — the language of progress.

With world-class infrastructure, safety, and a welcoming atmosphere, the capital of Kazakhstan is the perfect stage for global events. Visitors experience a unique mix of sweeping steppes, vibrant culture, excellent cuisine, and warm hospitality — all framed against the bold, modern skyline of a young, fast-growing city.

Astana is where the future begins.

Objects

The largest multi-purpose arena in the capital and the home venue of Barys Hockey Club, with a capacity of up to 12,000 spectators.
The Opening Ceremony and key events of the Games of the Future 2026 will be held here. The complex features modern, transformable infrastructure and regularly hosts major sports and cultural events.

Opening ceremony

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A modern, international-level speed skating arena known for its high-quality ice and strong track record of hosting major tournaments, including the Asian Games. Recognized as one of the world's leading sports venues, Alau regularly hosts competitions of all levels.

Phygital Dancing

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Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace

A modern arena named in honor of Kazakhstan's first Olympic champion in wrestling. The complex hosts tournaments in all types of martial arts, from traditional wrestling to MMA.

MOBA PC MOBA Mobile

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Central Asia's most advanced athletics center, featuring professional running tracks, international-standard equipment, and world-class infrastructure — an ideal venue for competitions and training.

Phygital Football Phygital basketball Phygital Fighting

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A sports complex with the status of Asian National Tennis Center. It has hosted Davis Cup matches and ATP Tour tournaments.

Phygital Shooter Battle Royale

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One of the largest sports infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan, it is a modern, multifunctional complex that combines education, sports, science, and recreation in a single space.

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The largest multi-purpose arena in the capital and the home venue of Barys Hockey Club, with a capacity of up to 12,000 spectators.
The Opening Ceremony and key events of the Games of the Future 2026 will be held here. The complex features modern, transformable infrastructure and regularly hosts major sports and cultural events.

Opening ceremony

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A modern, international-level speed skating arena known for its high-quality ice and strong track record of hosting major tournaments, including the Asian Games. Recognized as one of the world's leading sports venues, Alau regularly hosts competitions of all levels.

Phygital Dancing

More

A modern arena named in honor of Kazakhstan's first Olympic champion in wrestling. The complex hosts tournaments in all types of martial arts, from traditional wrestling to MMA.

MOBA PC MOBA Mobile

More

Central Asia's most advanced athletics center, featuring professional running tracks, international-standard equipment, and world-class infrastructure — an ideal venue for competitions and training.

Phygital Football Phygital basketball Phygital Fighting

More

A sports complex with the status of Asian National Tennis Center. It has hosted Davis Cup matches and ATP Tour tournaments.

Phygital Shooter Battle Royale

More

One of the largest sports infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan, it is a modern, multifunctional complex that combines education, sports, science, and recreation in a single space.

More

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