by KMF Titograd in the fight for the Games of the Future 2025
The start of the most exciting event in the world of hybrid sports will be held in Abu Dhabi on July 25 - Phygital Contenders: Abu Dhabi – Phygital Football, official qualification for Games of the Future 2025, which will be played in December in the capital of the UAE. Among the 21 elite teams from all over the world there is also a Montenegrin representative - KMF Titograd Montenegro.
New generation football: digital + physical
This competition format combines two worlds, digital match in the game FC24 (VOLTA mode) i physical 5 vs 5 football on the field. Teams must demonstrate precision, reflexes, teamwork and endurance, both with the joystick and with the ball.
Photos: Private archive – FKM Titograd
The tournament lasts from July 25 to 29, and the teams will go through the five days group stage, quarter-finals and final. Only top six teams will secure placement in the final tournament - Games of the Future 2025.
KMF Titograd: from Bar to the world scene
Recall, KMF Titograd won in January 2025 the first national qualifications in phygital football in Montenegro, organized by SESCG. In the final, they defeated the Jugo 45 team with a score of 7:5 and thereby earned the right to perform on the international stage.
Their performance in Abu Dhabi represents a historic step forward for the Montenegrin esports and futsal community - for the first time a domestic team is participating in a global competition that combines technology and sport.
Global competition
The most successful teams from the previous ones participate in the tournament Phygital Rivals competitions, including:
Schedule:
- July 25–27: Group stage
- July 28: Quarterfinals
- July 29: Semi-finals and finals
Official results and matches will be published daily on the organizer's website, a GamersLife.me will provide regular reporting on the performance of KMF Titograd.
Montenegro at the center of phygital sports
The participation of KMF Titograd in this event is not only a competitive story, it is also a message of yes Montenegro has something to show in the new era of sports. Phygital sports are quickly gaining global attention, and the home team has a chance to prove itself against the best and win a place among the six finalists.
