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17/06/2026
WPC announces Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 rankings – and six new qualifiers for GOTF 2026
WPC announces Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 rankings – and six new qualifiers for GOTF 2026

The full Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 rankings results are available now.

14/06/2026
Top teams at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 secure places at GOTF 2026
Top teams at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 secure places at GOTF 2026

Athletes and clubs from across the phygital community book their places at the Games of the Future 2026 following five days of competition.

14/06/2026
ACF x Allur triumphs in Astana to take Phygital Football title
ACF x Allur triumphs in Astana to take Phygital Football title

Four new qualifiers are headed to Games of the Future 2026 next month following impressive performances at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 – Football.

14/06/2026
ZM Nitui claim Phygital Basketball trophy at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 after dramatic Super Final
ZM Nitui claim Phygital Basketball trophy at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 after dramatic Super Final

The Croatia-based team and three other sides have also qualified for next month’s Games of the Future 2026 following four days of intense competition in Kazakhstan.

11/06/2026
Phygital Dancing: Andres Guardo claims victory at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026
Phygital Dancing: Andres Guardo claims victory at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026

The 19-year-old Colombian took the top spot – now he and three other phygital dancers have qualified for Games of the Future 2026 next month.

10/06/2026
WPC announces major changes for 2026/27 tournament season
WPC announces major changes for 2026/27 tournament season

Applications are now open for new season, which will feature updated ranking system and new qualification process for Phygital Shooter

10/06/2026
Global Qualification Begins at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026
Global Qualification Begins at Phygital Contenders Astana 2026

The road to the Games of the Future 2026 continues this week as Phygital Contenders Astana 2026 gets underway in Astana

20/05/2026
Games of the Future 2026 ticket sales open as countdown to Astana begins
Games of the Future 2026 ticket sales open as countdown to Astana begins

First batch of tickets go on sale – with special 20% discount available on Day Passes until 10 June.

18/05/2026
WPC announces Incentive Program results for the 2025/2026 season
WPC announces Incentive Program results for the 2025/2026 season

The results of the 2025/2026 Incentive Program have been announced, recognizing members across Gold, Silver and Bronze status tiers

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

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