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27/04/2026
WPC Chairperson and Managing Director returns to Montenegro Future Festival
WPC Chairperson and Managing Director returns to Montenegro Future Festival

Joining global esports and phygital leaders in Bar, Dan Merkley took part in discussions on governance, collaboration, and the growth of phygital sport

20/04/2026
The countdown begins: 100 days to GOTF 2026
The countdown begins: 100 days to GOTF 2026

After a thrilling season of competition, the climax of the phygital calendar is almost here – with only Phygital Contenders now standing between clubs and Games of the Future glory

13/04/2026
Rankings for the WPC 2025/26 season are now live
Rankings for the WPC 2025/26 season are now live

Tournament rankings reveal who will be heading to Phygital Contenders 2026 Astana in June.

11/04/2026
WPC Key Update: Increased Slot Allocation for GOTF 2026 Confirmed
WPC Key Update: Increased Slot Allocation for GOTF 2026 Confirmed

On 9 April 2026 ahead of the release of the WPC Rankings for the 2025/2026 season, the WPC board held a formal meeting with Phygital…

09/04/2026
Host City bids open for the Games of the Future 2028, 2029 and 2030
Host City bids open for the Games of the Future 2028, 2029 and 2030

Cities are invited to apply to stage future editions and capitalize on the growing global interest in phygital sport.

24/03/2026
WPC Extends Tournament Report Submission Deadline to 31 March 2026
WPC Extends Tournament Report Submission Deadline to 31 March 2026

Deadline extended for tournament reports as WPC confirms updated timeline for rankings release.

17/03/2026
WPC Chairperson Dan Merkley visits Valencia to support Spain’s phygital ambitions
WPC Chairperson Dan Merkley visits Valencia to support Spain’s phygital ambitions

Trip comes as Phygital Spain stages the country’s first ranked competitions

11/03/2026
Dates and Disciplines Announced for the Games of the Future 2026
Dates and Disciplines Announced for the Games of the Future 2026

Eight disciplines, 12 days of competition and a $US4.75m prize pool await the world’s best phygital athletes in Astana, Kazakhstan.

10/02/2026
One Year of Phygital Rankings: Charting the Path to Future Glory
One Year of Phygital Rankings: Charting the Path to Future Glory

A year ago today, the World Phygital Community ushered in the phygital era by unveiling the world’s first phygital ranking system, capturing the competitive drive…

28/01/2026
Building Transparent Governance for the WPC through Blockchain
Building Transparent Governance for the WPC through Blockchain

The framework enables members to vote transparently on key governance decisions, strengthening participation and trust across phygital sport

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