Games of the Future 2026: All major announcements
The Games of the Future 2026 will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from July 29 to August 9, blending traditional sports with esports across eight disciplines, including Phygital Football, Basketball, and Shooter. PUBG: Battlegrounds will feature in the Battle Royale category with a $1 million prize pool, hosted at Beeline Arena from July 31 to August 8.
The Games of the Future 2026 will return to Astana, Kazakhstan, from July 29 to August 9, combining traditional sports with esports in an international tournament. Over 900 participants from more than 50 nations are expected to compete in eight disciplines, including Phygital Football (UFL + 5v5 physical football), Phygital Basketball (3on3 Freestyle + 2v2 physical basketball), and Phygital Shooter (Counter-Strike 2 + Laser Tag). The event will also feature Phygital Dancing, Phygital Fighting (Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves), MOBA PC (Dota 2), and Battle Royale (PUBG: Battlegrounds). The MOBA Mobile discipline title remains unannounced. PUBG: Battlegrounds was confirmed on June 5, with a $1 million prize pool, marking one of the largest competitions at the tournament. Suyong Park, Head of Esports at KRAFTON, stated the event represents a new stage for global competitive gaming. The PUBG: Battlegrounds tournament will run from July 31 to August 8 at Beeline Arena in Astana. The Games of the Future 2026 will showcase hybrid sports and esports, blending physical and digital competition. Updates on the MOBA Mobile discipline will be provided as more details emerge.
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