ABU DHABI is set to host a dynamic fusion of physical athleticism and immersive digital gameplay from 18 to 23 December, across 11 phygital disciplines.
With a total prize pool of $5 million, phygital clubs and athletes from around the world will compete for the title of champion in their respective disciplines.
The 11 disciplines that will be competed at the event are –
* Phygital Football: Begins with a football video game before the athletes play football on a pitch
* Phygital Basketball: A basketball video game round followed by physical on-court action
* Phygital Fighting: Athletes first compete in a fighting video game, then continue the bout in a physical arena
* Phygital Dancing: Athletes match their live movements to an interactive rhythm video game
* Phygital Shooter: Clubs face off in digital shooter round followed by a round of laser tag
* Battle Royale: A competitive format where clubs fight to be the last club standing
* MOBA PC: A Multiplayer Online Battle Arena tournament played on PC
* MOBA Mobile: A Multiplayer Online Battle Arena tournament played on mobile
* Drone Racing: Pilots navigate high speed drones through an obstacle course using first-person view headsets
* VR Games: Virtual environments where players rely on reflexes and spatial awareness
* Battle of Robots: Remote-controlled robots face off in fast-paced, head-to-head combat
Phygital International CEO Nis Hatt said, “With confirmation of these 11 disciplines and the prize pool, the stage is set for Abu Dhabi to be the center of phygital sports in this year’s exciting, global Games of the Future. Athletes and fans will join us in experiencing the immersive and high-octane experience of phygital sports, which are built for the next generation. As the guardians of the phygital movement, we are proud to bring the Games of the Future to life. It is a global stage for innovation, inclusion, and imagination.”
