Applications for WPC membership as a Local Phygital Community (LPC) are now open and can be submitted at any time.
Applications undergo several stages of review. Approval is granted once all steps are successfully completed, usually within three months.
The application form is on our Join WPC page.
There are three membership types:
- Founder Member
- Full Member
- Associate Member
All new members are invited to join as Associate Members.
- Associate Member: $100 USD
- Full Member: $500 USD
The Applicant will be granted Associate Membership status upon payment of the Entrance Fee – in a single instalment – by the date specified in the confirmation letter or in the Membership Fee Payment Agreement. The Membership Fee Payment Agreement will be signed if it is required by the applicant’s local legislation or banking institutions. However, the Entrance Fee must be paid no later than three (3) months from the date of receipt of the confirmation letter. Failure to pay the Entrance Fee within this timeframe may result in the application for Associate Membership status not being accepted.
Membership is open to legal entities, including associations, organizations, institutions, partnerships, sole proprietorships, societies, clubs, universities, colleges, schools, governmental or regulatory bodies, and other organizations. Private individuals are not eligible to join WPC.
No, this is not required.
Local Phygital Communities must adhere to the official WPC Brand Book, which will be provided to members once their application has been approved.
The name requires official approval from the WPC.
Each WPC member can develop multiple phygital disciplines. However, if a member is not developing certain disciplines, another member from the same country may be accepted to focus on those disciplines. Only one member per country can develop a single phygital discipline.
Members are required to develop at least one phygital discipline.
There are currently no concessions or exceptions in WPC membership policies.
The WPC does not currently offer financial support to its members.
No, WPC members are not required to share revenue generated from local sponsors.
The WPC has hosted the World Phygital Summit and plans to continue organizing partner meetings to support the growth of the phygital movement. WPC also regularly hosts webinars and workshops to help engage and educate LPCs on the running of tournaments and events.
WPC provides the following support:
- Official local representative status
- Rules, regulations, and brand guidelines
- IT solutions for phygital competitions
- A phygital rankings system
- Expertise, consultancy, and general support
Partners can only represent one country (their country of residence) for hosting tournaments. However, teams from other countries may participate in your tournaments.
No, you may apply with your existing legal entity. A separate phygital organization or federation can be established later and replace the existing member if needed.
A Phygital Origins tournament is usually held first – but this is not mandatory, and the WPC member can choose not to hold it and instead go straight to hosting the second stage, Phygital Rivals. Once the Phygital Rivals tournaments have been completed, the top 1-2 teams globally qualify directly for GOTF. However, teams ranked 3-26 must go through one more qualifying round, known as Phygital Contenders, to secure a place at the Games of the Future.
The catalogue will be posted on WPC website
Tournaments held outside the official calendar period will not be ranked
Slots are currently available for the following ranked phygital disciplines:
- Phygital Football
- Phygital Basketball
- Phygital Shooter
- Phygital Dancing
The requirements have been published and are available here
WPC rankings for the 2024/25 season are available here. WPC rankings for the 2025/26 season will be released on February 6 2026, after the tournament season has ended.
Participation in the Phygital Origins tournaments is optional, but participation in the Phygital Rivals tournaments is mandatory. After all the Phygital Rivals have been completed, the WPC releases final team rankings for each discipline and the top 1-2 teams globally automatically qualify for GOTF. Teams ranked 3rd to 26th can progress to the Phygital Contenders.
Yes. Members should apply for a ranking following the procedures described in the WPC+ Online Platform service. The link to this service is located in the member’s personal account, which can be accessed as soon as authorisation is complete.
The ranking is determined according to the system outlined here
Yes. Phygital sports don’t prohibit foreign teams from participating in tournaments organized by WPC members
Yes, these requirements are detailed in the The Regulation on the ranking system in Phygital Sports
The WPC currently appoints partners for the four core ranking disciplines – Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter and Phygital Dancing. This means there can only be a maximum of four partners in any country. Therefore, if someone already holds the rights to Phygital Football in your country, it will not be possible for you to apply for that discipline. You may still secure rights to other disciplines – but only if no other partner in your country already owns the rights. A list of current rights holders around the world can be found in our members’ catalogue.
Game and simulator licenses for Phygital Origins and Phygital Rivals tournaments are provided by the authorized partner (LPC). For assistance, please contact the WPC.
No, Phygital Origins and Phygital Rivals must take place within the WPC member’s registered country and its specific territorial units (e.g. city, province, or district).
Any modifications must be included in the technical rules templates and approved in advance by the WPC Competitions Department.
Permitted options include high-tech LED panels, wooden or plywood boards, and other materials approved by the WPC Competitions Department.
No, all games must follow the WPC Rulebook, starting with digital games and transitioning to physical matches. However, local organizers may use online formats for team selection.
WPC offers exclusive country rights solely for the four core ranking disciplines – Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter and Phygital Dancing. If your organization would like to develop and grow a non-ranking discipline, WPC can offer help and guidance but cannot grant exclusive rights for your country. Also, note that slots for non-ranking disciplines for Games of the Future are not guaranteed.
Permitted options include high-tech LED panels, wooden or plywood boards, and other materials approved by the WPC Competitions Department.
Currently, there are four disciplines confirmed for GOTF 2025. They are Phygital Football, Phygital Basketball, Phygital Shooter and Phygital Dancing. More disciplines will be confirmed in 2025.
- Application period: 01 May 2025 – 31 July 2025
- Tournament period: 01 August 2025 – 15 December 2025 (for Phygital Origins and Phygital Rivals)
WPC rankings for the 2025/26 season will be released after the tournament season has finished on February 6 2026.
The Games of the Future 2026 will be held in Kazakhstan. Final dates will be announced later this year.
There will be 16 slots in total:
- 2 slots – Host City Clubs
- 2 slots – Top 2 teams in the WPC tournament rankings
- 4 slots – Top 4 teams in Phygital Contenders
- 2 slots – Best and second-best clubs based onPhygital Contenders rankings*
- 6 slots – Participants invited by Phygital International
*If the top-ranked clubs are already in the top 4 of the Phygital Contenders, the next highest-rated clubs will be considered.