Dan Merkley

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

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

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

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

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

The 2025/26 WPC Tournament Season concludes on 15 March 2026, with rankings published on 30 March 2026

WPC members and clubs deliver standout performances as phygital sport reaches new heights at the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC

Members from 115 countries gathered in Abu Dhabi for the first WPC General Meeting, setting shared priorities for the future of phygital sport

WPC member from Germany launches their Phygital Sports League at ISPO Munich, opening new opportunities for athletes and clubs nationwide

International panel of sport, innovation, and policy leaders appointed to champion growth of the phygital community