The World Phygital Community (WPC) 2025/26 tournament season is well underway, showcasing outstanding performances and landmark tournaments across multiple continents. Phygital Origins and Phygital Rivals events in the core disciplines are demonstrating the energy and skill defining this competitive season, as athletes, clubs, and fans connect through the fusion of physical and digital sport. Running until February 2026, the season also forms a key qualification pathway towards the Games of the Future 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Phygital Rivals: Serbia – Phygital Basketball drew more than 100,000 online viewers and stood out as one of the most engaging tournaments of the WPC 2025/26 season so far. Held at the Dunk Shop Performance Court, eight clubs competed in Serbia’s latest Phygital Basketball event. Voždovac won the title after going undefeated across all matches, edging Partizan Phygital 35–32 in the final. The team averaged 37 points per game, the highest of the tournament, demonstrating both consistency and precision throughout the competition. The event’s high-level gameplay, strong production quality, and growing digital audience highlighted the accelerating rise of Phygital Basketball across the region.
Jovan Vujosevic, Vice-President of the Serbian Phygital Federation, said:
“We were excited to deliver the Phygital Rivals for Phygital Basketball in Serbia, giving finalists a unique preview of what athletes will experience at the Games of the Future. This tournament offered an immersive experience for Phygital Basketball athletes and fans culminating in a thrilling final held in the heart of Belgrade and serving as a qualifying tournament for the Games of the Future 2026.”
In Muscat, Phygital Rivals: Oman – Football brought together eight clubs at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre for a tightly contested tournament that highlighted the region’s growing competitiveness in phygital sport. JR Style successfully defended their title, edging Fearless 4–3 in a tense final to become back-to-back Phygital Rivals champions. After winning last season’s tournament, the team earned qualification to Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Football, where they gained valuable international experience. They now have the opportunity to do the same again and build on their momentum to go even further in the WPC 2025/26 season. The event reinforced the Omani Gaming and Esports Committee’s growing role within the phygital calendar, strengthening its contribution to regional talent development and the WPC network’s expansion in the Middle East.
Hamed Al Jahwari, General Secretary of Omani gaming and Esports Committee said:
“As the second edition of the tournament, this year’s event highlighted the growing enthusiasm of athletes and the rising popularity of phygital sports across the region. The success of the competition reflects the community’s excitement and the strong support from partners who recognize the potential of this innovative hybrid sporting format that seamlessly connects gaming with real-world athleticism.”
In Lima, Phygital Rivals: Peru – Dancing took place during Gamergy Peru, a major gaming and technology festival hosted at the Real Plaza Puruchuco complex. Sixteen athletes advanced through qualifying rounds before competing across two days of high-energy performances. Sergio Daniel Mayta Salazar claimed the title, taking home the trophy with a with over Team Jose Campos in the final. Organized by Esports Entertainment E.I.R.L, the tournament demonstrated how Phygital Dancing is creating new opportunities for athletes across the country.
Renzo Francesco Cordiglia Rojas, Phygital Representative at Esports Entertainment E.I.R.L in Peru, said: “Phygital has redefined the landscape of electronic sports in Peru. For our clubs and athletes, the opportunity to compete at the Games of the Future is now a reality. By working closely with the WPC, we’re beginning to see those efforts turn into real results.”
Dan Merkley, Chairperson and Managing Director of the World Phygital Community, said: “The ongoing World Phygital Community 2025/26 season continues to demonstrate how far phygital sport has evolved in scale, diversity, and global reach. Through Phygital Origins and Phygital Rivals, we are building a global framework that connects communities and creates new opportunities for athletes to compete and grow. With many more tournaments still to come across every region, we look forward to seeing our members host even more incredible competitions that showcase the creativity, talent, and spirit driving the phygital movement. Every event brings us closer to the Games of the Future 2026 and to a shared future for phygital sport.”
Together, these tournaments illustrate the diversity, reach, and ambition that define the WPC 2025/26 season. As the season continues, each tournament strengthens the foundation leading to the Games of the Future 2026, expanding the visibility of phygital sport and setting new standards for competition worldwide.
