The “Games of the Future” is an international multi-sport tournament that combines physical and digital sports, known as phygital sports. Here are the key details about the event:

Tournament Overview
– Location: Kazan, Russia
– Dates: February 21, 2024 – March 3, 2024
– Participants: Over 2,000 athletes from more than 100 countries, with 260 international teams.

Disciplines
The tournament features 21 innovative disciplines, including:
– Phygital Soccer
– Phygital Basketball
– Phygital Hockey
– Phygital Racing
– Phygital Martial Arts
– Phygital Skateboarding
– Dota 2
– Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)
– Laser Tag
– Battle of the Robots
– Sports Programming
– Drone Racing
– Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
– Standoff 2
– Just Dance
– Beat Saber
– E-Athletics

Each discipline combines traditional sports with modern technology and digital environments.

Format
The tournament is structured into five categories: Sport, Tactics, Strategy, Speed, and Technology. The competitions include:
– Group Stage: February 26-27, 2024, with four groups of four teams each in a modified GSL format. The top team from each group advances to the 2nd stage of the playoffs, while the next two teams advance to the 1st stage of the playoffs. The bottom team from each group is eliminated.
– Playoffs: February 28 – March 2, 2024, in a single-elimination bracket format. All matches are best-of-three, except for the Grand Final which is best-of-five.

Prize Pool
The total prize pool for the tournament is $10 million, with significant amounts allocated to specific disciplines:
– Phygital Soccer and Basketball: $1.25 million each
– Phygital Hockey, Racing, Martial Arts, and Skateboarding: $500,000 each
– Dota 2 Winners: $1 million
– Other Disciplines: Various amounts ranging from $150,000 to $500,000.

Notable Events
– Opening Ceremony: February 21, 2024, attended by President Vladimir Putin and leaders from several countries.
– Closing Ceremony: March 3, 2024, featuring a unique format with moving screens and digital performers.
– Volunteer Recognition: The tournament honored over 2,000 volunteers from 20 countries for their contributions.

Future Editions
The 2025 edition of the Games of the Future will be held in the United Arab Emirates.