FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2025
General Questions
This is the FAQ of the 2025 edition of the Phygital Games USA. If there are any questions we did not answer here please send us a message through our contact form.
Key Dates:
– Registration Open: Now
– Registration Closes: January 12, 2025
– Competition Dates: January 23-25, 2025
Phygital Sports is a revolutionary format that combines traditional physical sports with esports. Teams compete in both stages, and their combined scores determine the winner. For example, Phygital Soccer features a 5-a-side soccer match and a 2v2 esports match in EA FC.
The Phygital Games USA is the official US Club Qualifier for the Dubai 2025 Games of the Future (GOF). Teams across various Phygital sports will compete for the chance to represent the USA in international qualifiers, all expenses paid, and vie for millions of dollars in prize money.
GOF is the world’s premier Phygital sports championship. In 2024, it gathered over 2,000 athletes from 116 countries, spanning 21 sports disciplines, and attracted 3.2 billion viewers across global media channels.
There are only 16 team slots per sport available for the first edition of Phygital Games USA. Spots are filling up fast, so don’t miss the chance to secure your team’s place in this groundbreaking competition! Apply now to guarantee your chance to compete on the national and global stage.
No problem! We’ve designed the Phygital Games USA to accommodate teams in need of reinforcements.
For teams without Esports players: You can draft talented individual Esports athletes during the Super Draft on January 17, 2025, to strengthen your roster for the digital stage.
For teams needing physical players: Similarly, the Super Draft allows you to select athletes specializing in physical sports to compete in the physical stage.
This ensures that all teams have a balanced roster capable of excelling in both stages of Phygital sports. You can indicate your team’s needs during registration, and we’ll guide you through the process.
Registration and Fees
This section covers questions on registration fees.
Visit our Team Registration Page to complete the application form. Once submitted, our team will review your application and provide feedback or approval. Upon approval, you will need to pay the registration fee.
Participation in the Phygital Games USA requires a registration fee for teams. Individual participants in Just Dance only pay the athlete draft fee.
1. Team Registration Fee. The minimum fee is:
— $1,200 per Soccer team (teams of 5 to 8 players)
— $600 per Basketball team (teams of 2 to 4 players)
— $1,200 per LaserTag + Counter-Strike team (teams of 5 to 7 players)
2. Sliding Scale System: Teams can choose to pay anywhere between the minimum fee and the regular fee, which affects their share of the prize pool at the Games of the Future:–> Minimum Fee: Teams contributing the minimum fee will share ~30% of their prize pool earnings with us.–> Regular Fee: Teams paying the full registration fee will retain ~95% of their prize pool earnings. For more information on regular fees, visit the apply now page.
Flexible Proportional Rates: Payments between the minimum and regular fees result in a proportional share of the prize pool, calculated on a straight-line basis.
Regular registration fees vary by sport:
– Phygital Soccer: $10,000 per team
– Phygital Basketball: $5,500 per team
– Phygital Laser Tag: $3,500 per team
Individual athletes have to also pay a $45 USD registration fee.
For more information on the different types of memberships please refer to the application page.
Yes! We offer discounts and fee waivers for exceptional teams. At least one team per sport will receive a full fee waiver. We are committed to ensuring that financial barriers don’t prevent top teams from participating.
Yes! Individual athletes can register for the draft for $45 USD. Our team will match you with a team or help create one with other individual athletes. Note that once you’re in a team, you may need to split the team’s registration fee.
The athlete registration fee covers your participation for the entire 2025 season, including:
– Entry into the Super Draft on January 17, 2025, where athletes are paired with teams.
– Registration for the 2026 Phygital Games USA.
– Eligibility to compete in up to six regional championships in 2025, which serve as qualifiers for the Phygital Games USA.
– Access to exclusive athlete resources, updates, and event opportunities throughout the season.
The registration fee is non-refundable but guarantees your eligibility to participate in the 2025 season and be included in the Super Draft.
Competition Format
This section covers questions about the team requirements to compete.
Each Phygital sport consists of two stages:
Physical Stage: Traditional gameplay (e.g., 5-a-side soccer or basketball).
Digital Stage: Esports competition (e.g., EA FC or NBA 2K).
Teams compete in both stages, and the combined scores determine the overall winner.
No, Just Dance is a single-stage competition where athletes face off in a one-on-one format across three songs.
Team requirements by sport:
Phygital Soccer:
Athletes Required: 5–8 (minimum of 5 must compete)
Staff: Optional for Phygital Games USA; up to 5 staff members allowed.
Winning teams receive travel support for 6 players in the original roster and 2 reinforcements or members of the original team, as well as 1–2 staff.
Phygital Laser Tag:
Athletes Required: 5–8 (minimum of 5 must compete)
Staff: Optional for Phygital Games USA; up to 5 staff members allowed.
Winning teams receive travel support for 6 players in the original roster and 2 reinforcements or members of the original team, as well as 1–2 staff.
Phygital Basketball:
Athletes Required: 2–4 (minimum of 2 must compete)
Staff: Optional for Phygital Games USA; up to 5 staff members allowed.
Winning teams receive travel support for 3 players in the original roster and 1 reinforcement or members of the original team, as well as 1–2 staff.
Just Dance (Dance Simulator):
Participants: Individual event, open to all.
Event Details and Prize Pool
This section discusses event key dates and the prize pool.
The event will take place on January 23-25, 2025 in the Northeast Corridor.
Phygital Soccer will be held on January 24th, 2025 at Sunset Park Rooftop in Brooklyn NY (14b 53rd St 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232)
Just Dance will be held on January 25th in BrookLAN Gaming House (339 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY 11237).
Phygital Basketball to be held on January 24th, 2025 from 6pm to 10pm and on January 25th, 2025 from 10am to 4pm at New Heights Basketball in Brooklyn, NY (1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225).
Phygital Laser Tag to be held on January 23rd to 24th on the evening on a Laser Tag Arena:
14b 53rd St 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232. – below Soccer Roof – at the Whale building
Winning teams will earn a spot among the 24 teams in the International Qualifiers in Dubai for the 2025 Games of the Future, with all expenses paid, and compete for BIG cash prizes.
A spot as one of the 24 teams competing for BIG cash prizes in the International Qualifier of the 2025 Games Of The Future (GOF). If the team ends in the Top 6 in the International Qualifiers, they earn another trip to Dubai, all expenses paid, to the main event of Games of The Future.
Note: Phygital Games USA does not have a prize pool. Winners earn a spot to compete for a prize pool at the Games of The Future (GOF) 2025. Prize distribution varies by sport and placement, with winners receiving the largest share.
Prize pools per sport of Games of The Future 2024 (for reference only):
– Phygital Soccer: $1.25M
– Phygital Basketball: $1.25M
– Phygital Laser Tag: $500K
– Just Dance: $50K
Note, prize pool estimate based on GOF24. Prize pools in the International Qualifier and GOF’s main event are yet to be announced.
Note, the spot at the GOF International Qualifiers and trip all expenses paid to Dubai are subject to the winner’s eligibility as per the World Phygital Community regulations on the ranking system in Phygital Sports –> Read more on the WPC webpage and download the raking system regulations.
Travel, accommodation, and participation costs, see question “what are the requirements for team composition” for more details.
Phygital Games USA does not have a prize pool. Winners earn a spot to compete for a prize pool at the Games of The Future (GOF) 2025. The prize pool at GOF 2025 is distributed proportionally among teams based on their placement in the tournament. This ensures recognition and rewards for top-performing teams.
Yes, as the rights holders and organizers of the Phygital Games USA, we charge a maximum of 10% of the prize money earned by successful teams as a commission. This fee helps support the operational and promotional efforts that make your journey to the Games of the Future possible.
The fee is negotiable and may be adjusted based on factors such as the team’s placement in the Games of the Future and other considerations. Our goal is to ensure a fair and beneficial partnership for all participating teams.
If your team doesn’t win any prize money, no fee will be charged. The commission only applies to prize money earned at the Games of the Future.
Please refer to the official Games Of The Future website for the specifics about prize money distribution at Games of The Future. The details on the fee charged by Phygital Sports USA in case of winning prize money at Games of The Future are present in the terms and conditions of the team’s registration to the tournament that will be signed if the team’s application is approved.
Super Draft and Memberships
This section details how the Super Draft and Memberships work.
The Super Draft is a single-day event on January 17, 2025, where individual athletes are paired with teams. It provides a unique opportunity for athletes to join established teams or form new ones with other individual players. Teams can also reinforce their rosters with talented independent athletes.
Athletes who have registered and paid the $45 fee will be evaluated and paired with teams based on skill level and availability. Teams will have the chance to scout and select athletes to fill roster gaps or strengthen their lineup.
Phygital Games USA offers three distinct membership options to cater to teams with varying goals and resources. Here are the details:
1. Regular Teams
Membership Fee:
Soccer: $10,000 USD per team
Basketball: $5,500 USD per team
Shooter: $3,500 USD per team
Includes: Application-based membership (subject to approval).
Limited to 32 team slots per sport.
2. Premium Draft Teams
Membership Fee:
Soccer: $15,000 USD per team
Basketball: $8,500 USD per team
Shooter: $6,000 USD per team
Includes: Guaranteed team slot (no application required).
Access to the Super Draft on January 17, 2025, to build or reinforce teams with top athletes and gamers.
3. Affiliate Teams
Membership Fee:
Soccer: $35,000 USD per team
Basketball: $20,000 USD per team
Shooter: $12,500 USD per team
Includes:All benefits of the Premium Draft Teams, plus: 10% revenue share of sponsorships, ticket sales, and merchandise for two years. Guaranteed team slot in the Nationals without requiring regional or local qualification (applicable from 2026 onward).
Spectators and streaming
This is information for spectators and streaing.
Absolutely! The event is open to fans, and tickets will be available soon. Stay tuned for announcements.
Yes, all matches will be live-streamed across multiple platforms. Follow us on Social Media for updates.
Contact
This is how you can reach out to us.
You can reach us via email at contact@phygitalsports.us
Visit our website for detailed information about the event, rules, and registration.