Phygital Games 2026: New Dates Announced for Islamabad Qualifying Round
Phygital Football Competitions to be Held on October 31 and November 1 at Gulberg Greens, Islamabad
Islamabad: The dates for the Islamabad qualifying round of the Phygital Games 2026 have been revised. According to the new schedule, the Phygital Football competitions will take place from October 31 to November 1, 2026, at Gulberg Greens, Islamabad, featuring the top 16 teams from the capital.
The four best-performing teams from the Islamabad qualifying round will advance to the final round. The final round of the Phygital Games 2026 will be held in Lahore, where the qualifying teams will compete for the title.
The Phygital Games offer young athletes a unique platform to showcase their skills by combining digital gaming with traditional sports. The event aims to promote ‘phygital’ sports in Pakistan, uncover young talent, and create opportunities for athletes to demonstrate their abilities on an international stage. The second edition of the Phygital Games 2026 officially commenced on September 26, with qualifying rounds being held across four major cities: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Faisalabad. The competition began in Lahore, where Phygital Futsal matches were held on September 26–27, and Phygital Basketball matches on October 3–4. In Karachi, both Phygital Futsal and Basketball competitions took place from October 5 to 8. Subsequently, both sports were contested in Faisalabad from October 8 to 11, while in Islamabad, these events are scheduled for October 31 and November 1. Through the qualifying phase, four teams from each city will secure a spot in the final round, resulting in 16 teams competing in the final rounds for both Phygital Futsal and Phygital Basketball. The final rounds of the event will be hosted in Lahore; the Phygital Futsal final round will take place on November 21–22, and the Phygital Basketball final round on November 28–29.
A Golden Opportunity to Represent Pakistan in International Competitions
The winning team of the Phygital Futsal tournament will earn the chance to qualify for the international ‘Phygital Contenders’ competitions. Should they qualify, the team will represent Pakistan on the international stage.
