The lineup for the event includes leading names from both traditional sports and esports a July 1 press release from the Games of the Future organizers stated. Clubs such as Team Spirit T1 Team Falcons Boca Juniors and Valencia Basket will take part alongside Kazakh sides including ACF x Allur PBC Astana DIGA Esports and NOVAQ. More than 4 million dollars in prize money will be awarded across the disciplines according to the release.
The competition schedule begins with phygital basketball from July 29 to August 3 and battle royale on PUBG from July 31 to August 2 the ministry reported. Subsequent events cover MOBA titles on PC and mobile a phygital shooter event football dancing and fighting each with dedicated physical and digital components that contribute to overall scores. Organizers have paired the events with local sponsors including Halyk Fund Samruk-Kazyna and Kazzinc to support the tournament’s execution.
An opening ceremony rich in technological elements is planned for July 29 at 17:00 Astana time featuring AI-powered visuals LED installations lasers lighting and robotic displays. The ceremony will air live on Kazakh channels Zhibek Zholy Qazsport and Khabar as well as the official YouTube channel for international reach. Four primary venues in the capital will stage the competitions the ministry’s details showed.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the official countdown to the Games of the Future in an interactive ceremony in April underscoring the country’s commitment to the innovative format. Astana was selected as host following a 2025 confirmation meeting between government officials and Phygital International leaders. The inaugural edition took place in Kazan in early 2024 setting the template for subsequent tournaments.
Tickets for the events are available through the Freedom Ticketon service and the Freedom SuperApp event organizers said. The phygital model has gained traction since its debut with the Astana edition poised to build on that foundation by integrating established sports clubs into the esports environment. Alibek Khassenov heading the games directorate noted the opportunity to showcase Kazakhstan’s innovation in sport through the event.
