The Games of the Future 2026 in Astana are in full
swing. One of the tournament's key disciplines is Dota 2, which draws the most
attention from viewers worldwide. According to the organizers, broadcasts of
the competition have already attracted a record-breaking 185 million views,
highlighting the tournament’s strong appeal well beyond Kazakhstan. Sixteen of
the top teams from 34 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, and South
America are competing for the title. The Dota 2 prize pool totals $1 million,
to be shared among the winners. Participants say they have been impressed by
the organization of the event and, regardless of the results, are inspired by
its atmosphere.
«Overall, the tournament is good. The food is good,
like, the schedule is good, and, like, all the staff here are, like, very
welcoming for us. Even the people here are so good to us. So overall, I think
we’re still happy and grateful for what we had here. I think in the early game,
we were already leading so much. We can just maybe close the game cleanly, but
we were not able to do it, unfortunately,» said
Bryle Alvizo, Games of the Future 2026 participant.
The quarterfinals are currently underway. Eight of the top teams have
advanced to the playoffs. All matches in this stage are played in a
best-of-three format, while the grand final will be a best-of-five series. The
final games will continue until August 5. Kazakhstan is represented by Rune
Eaters, who will face China’s Yakult Brothers today.
«Esports is developing rapidly today. It is the most
popular sport among young people. Kazakhstan has extensive experience in
hosting international competitions and has developed modern sports
infrastructure. We are now prioritizing the development of esports. The Games
of the Future project opens up new opportunities for partnerships and the
exchange of experience,» said
Yerbol Myrzabossynov, Kazakh Minister of
Tourism and Sports.
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