The following was sent as a press release to Inven Global.

The Games of the Future 2026 is coming to Astana this summer - and tickets are now officially on sale, with the first wave now live for fans looking to secure their place at one of the world’s most anticipated sporting event this summer in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Bringing together more than 800 participants and many of the world’s best phygital and esports teams and athletes, the Games of the Future 2026 will transform Astana into the global stage for the future of sport from July 29 to August 9. Across 12 days of elite phygital and esports competition, teams from around the globe will compete for a multimillion-dollar prize pool alongside immersive fan experiences and world-class entertainment.

Fans can now access a 20% early bird discount on group stage Day Passes across six disciplines: Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter, MOBA Mobile, MOBA PC, and Battle Royale. Available until June 10, the first ticket release covers competitions taking place at Beeline Arena, Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex, Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace, and Barys Arena, where audiences will experience the unique blend of physical sport and competitive gaming that defines phygital competition.

Ticket Pricing:

Ticket Pricing (per discipline, per day):

Standard Day Pass: 8,000 KZT ($17) - First wave price: 6,400 KZT ($13.60)
Student ticket: 6,000 KZT ($12.75) - First wave price: 4,800 KZT ($10.20)
Children's ticket: 4,000 KZT ($8.50) - First wave price: 3,200 KZT ($6.80)

Following the early bird period, additional concessions will apply, including 25% for students, 50% for children, and free admission for people with limited mobility and one accompanying person.
VIP tickets for the group stages are also available as part of the first wave, alongside Playoff and Final passes, which go on sale from June 10. Free admission is also available for people with limited mobility and one accompanying person.

Additional tickets for Phygital Fighting will come online from June 10, with tickets for Phygital Dance, the final discipline completing the GOTF 2026 competition lineup, available by invitation and giveaways only in the coming weeks.

Tickets can be purchased through the official Games of the Future Astana 2026 website or via the official ticket operator, https://ticketon.kz.

Among the elite teams already confirmed for the Games of the Future 2026 are Orlando Pirates, Peñarol and reigning GOTF 2025 Phygital Football champions Mexico Quetzales - Armadillos FC. Also set to compete are current Phygital Shooter champions xGoat and hometown favorites PBC Astana in Phygital Basketball, with more leading international teams to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

Additional teams will qualify through Phygital Contenders Astana 2026, taking place from June 10 to 15, with live coverage available on Phygital+ , Phygital International’s dedicated Direct-to-Consumer platform.

A limited number of tickets for the Phygital Football competition at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 are also available, priced at 1,500 KZT (US$3.19) for adults and 750 KZT (US$1.59) for children.
To stay up to date with the latest news on the Games of the Future 2026, follow @gamesofthefutureofficial on social media or visit the official Games of the Future website.