Some of the biggest names in phygital sports and eSports from around the world will be in Abu Dhabi between December 18 and 23 for the ultimate showdown of next generation sports.
/PRNewswire/ — Phygital International, the UAE-based promoter of worldwide phygital sports, today confirms the full list of participants for the Games of the Future2025 (GOTF2025) in Abu Dhabi, the world’s largest international phygital tournament. The announcement confirms the participation of elite competitors, with a host of world champions, top-ranked eSports stars, professional athletes and some of the most influential competitors in phygital sports.
Player on the GOTF 2025 digital stage
GOTF 2025 finalizes list of participants
GOTF 2025 finalizes list of participants
Taking place from December 18-23 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), GOTF2025 will bring together global title contenders under one roof, where they will compete for a multi-million dollar prize pool and the chance to be crowned GOTF2025 champions.
International stars set to compete in Abu Dhabi:
A big moment looms for esports fans: Dota 2 legends will arrive in Abu Dhabi for the competition MOBA PC.Dota 2. The teams will face off against true titans such as Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted as well as the host team E7, in one of the most anticipated duels of the tournament.
Additionally, ONIC and ZETA DIVISION join the ranks in the discipline MOBA Mobile.MLBB, while FAZER+GORILON, several times major eSports champions and creators, as well as international stars QUEASY+MRSAVAGE and K1NG+OSCU (who have each won FNCS titles, reached world podiums and have an eloquent track record) join the team which is participating in Battle Royale.Featuring Fortnite. The confirmed presence of these elite duos promises fans one of the highest level clashes of the season in Fortnite.
EndFastPls also enters the Games of the Future2025 category Phygital Shooter.СS 2 alongside Interstellars-Apollo and México Quetzales-Marca Registrada who are ready to fight for first place. Added to this are the experienced participants of the phygital tournament, xGoat, who return with the sole objective of recovering their title. With eight clubs capable of achieving decisive performances, Phygital Shooter.CS2 promises hotly contested matches, tense moments and one of the most strategic title races in GOTF2025.
La compétition of Battle of Robotsstill rages. Team Eruption, with its robot “Ignition”, and Chinese team Fierce Roc, with its undefeated 110kg champion “Deep-Sea Shark”, bring out the heavy artillery. They will line up alongside previously announced teams including multi-title holders Toon, Outlaw, DS Robotics and UK Extreme Robots Championships 2025 winner Team Monsoon.
Phygital Drone Racing completes the list of 16 teams, with Spain Drone Team, Team BDS, TECH DRONE LEAGUE, Flat-Out, Team Raiden and Team Cyclone joining the already confirmed favorites. With elite drivers spread across the grid, expect high-speed duels and one of the most thrilling races ever seen.
Fans will also get to see some of the biggest names in MMA, with professional fighters from Europe, Asia and America competing in Phygital Fighting.FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. The final roster includes the UAE Warriors, led by world champion Bruno Azeredo and top-ranked lightweight Felipe Douglas, who will defend their turf against major challengers such as the Arabian Phantoms, led by African champion Ramadan Noaman, and Mexican Power, featuring heavyweight favorite Hugo “Pandamonium” Lezama. With more elite teams and medal-winning MMA athletes in attendance, explosive fights are guaranteed from the start.
In the meantime, excitement continues to increase in the main phygital disciplines. In Phygital Football.UFL the famous phygital champions Peñarol and Phygital Contenders: The Quetzales-Armadillos FC, winners of Abu Dhabi, complete a very tough field, paving the way for one of the most intense title races of the tournament.
International digital dance talent Dina Morisset, winner of the Olympic Esports Series 2023 joins the competition Phygital Dancing.Just Dance alongside Joseph Cordero, vice-champion of the same event.
With teams composed of professional basketball players and excellent players like those of The Warriors and Great Team Brazil, Phygital Basketball.3on3 FreeStyle promises a high-level clash.
Nis Hatt, Managing Director of Phygital International, said of this star-studded list: “We are proud to welcome such exceptional athletes to the Games of the Future2025. They embody the highest levels of physical ability, digital mastery and technological performance. “This program reflects the incredible momentum of the global phygital movement, and we can’t wait for fans and competitors to experience the Games of the Future 2025 in Abu Dhabi.”
Buy tickets or follow all the action online:
With the presence of all participants now confirmed, anticipation for GOTF2025 is at its peak. Fans can book their tickets now at gotfabudhabi.com to witness the future of sport from the front row, while those unable to attend in person can still follow every moment live with dedicated Games of the Future2025 livestreams through international broadcast partners around the world and GOTF’s own OTT streaming platform on https://tv.gofuture.games.
For more information on the Games of the Future2025)including schedules, ticket sales and event updates, please visit the official website.
For the latest updates, highlights and behind the scenes, follow @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi on Instagram.
About Phygital International (PI)
Phygital International is the promoter of “phygital sports” globally and focuses on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the application process of each host city.
For more information, visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com or contact [emailprotected].
À propos des Games of the Future
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that merges the physical and digital worlds and is the pinnacle of “phygital sport”. This tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sport heroes from around the world to compete in a wide range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, while the Games of the Future 2026 will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan.
To learn more, please visit https://gofuture.games/.
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