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December 18–23, 2025

Six days of phygital spectacle await! Mark your calendars for December in Abu Dhabi when the world will come together for an epic sporting event – and a front-row seat to the future of sport.

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Location & Getting There

Venue

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)

Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, ADNEC is the largest exhibition venue in the Middle East, covering an incredible 150,000m². The site also includes top-class hotels, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities – making it a perfect, all-in-one destination for a sporting spectacular like the Games of the Future.

Getting Here

By Car: Located in the city center with ample parking and easy access via well-connected roads.

By Public Transport: Multiple bus routes and nearby metro stations bring you within easy reach.

From the Airport: Just a short 15-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International – the perfect first step into your phygital experience.

Parking
By car
By bus
By air
Parking

Car
Park A

Car Park A is conveniently located close to the Aloft hotel and provides easy access to the ICC. Entrance is on President Joko Widodo Street.

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Car
Park B

Car Park B is closest to Andaz Capital Gate Hotel and can be accessed from Al Multaqa Street.

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By car

Private
cars

Visitors are welcome to use any of our two on-site car parks, which can accommodate up to 6,000 vehicles. Our highly trained personnel are on-site 24 hours a day to assist with traffic management and a full valet service is also available.

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Careem

Visitors and exhibitors can now benefit from a 15% discount on their rides to and from ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi with Careem. To avail the offer, simply download the Careem app and use promo code ADNEC before booking your ride.

Abu Dhabi
Taxi

Abu Dhabi’s taxi network is operated by TransAD. To book a taxi through TransAD call 600 53 53 53. A number of taxis are available from ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi at the adjacent Aloft Hotel entrance.

By bus

Travel
by bus

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is serviced by bus number 040, seven days a week.
For more information on bus routes, services and fares please see the Department of Transport website.

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By air

Abu Dhabi Airport

Access has never been easier. Abu Dhabi International Airport is just 15 minutes from ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Over 50 international airlines operate a schedule of flights connecting Abu Dhabi to more than 100 destinations across the globe.

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Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline flies to 44 international destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

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Visa Information

Required by all, except GCC nationals (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman). Citizens of certain countries are eligible for a free of charge visa on arrival, please visit the the UAE Government website for more information.

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Daily Timings

Showtime: Expect action to start midday, with evening headliners and fan events that stretch into the night.

Stay tuned for opening hours and visit plans.

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Need Help or Want to Register Interest?

On December 18, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) will welcome the world when it hosts the next spectacular Games of the Future.

Spectate the ultimate sports event register for ticket updates and be first through the gates!

More Than a Venue
A Gateway to the Future

The stage for 2025
In 2025, The Games Of The Future finds its next home in Abu Dhabi—one of the world’s most digitally connected capitals. This is where global culture, cutting-edge infrastructure, and radical creativity converge. And there’s no better place to bring the phygital movement to life.
ADNEC The Home of Next-Gen Events
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) has already establised itself as a launchpad for world-class ideas and experiences. As partner and host, ADNEC will bring scale, accessibility, and innovation to the core of The Games Of The Future 2025, transforming every square meter into a hybrid playground of code, culture, and competition.
Abu Dhabi The Capital of Future Thinking
From smart cities to cultural megaprojects, Abu Dhabi is redefining what a modern capital looks like. Where ancient heritage meets autonomous tech, and where creativity thrives on every street. For The Games Of The Future, Abu Dhabi is the perfect match.
UAE Innovation integration
As a nation driven by a bold vision of tomorrow, the UAE has long stood at the forefront of global innovation – from AI and robotics to space exploration and immersive design. Hosting the Games of the Future is a natural extension of that spirit: open to the world, powered by technology, and always building for the future.
The stage for 2025
In 2025, The Games Of The Future finds its next home in Abu Dhabi—one of the world’s most digitally connected capitals. This is where global culture, cutting-edge infrastructure, and radical creativity converge. And there’s no better place to bring the phygital movement to life.
ADNEC The Home of Next-Gen Events
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) has already establised itself as a launchpad for world-class ideas and experiences. As partner and host, ADNEC will bring scale, accessibility, and innovation to the core of The Games Of The Future 2025, transforming every square meter into a hybrid playground of code, culture, and competition.
Abu Dhabi The Capital of Future Thinking
From smart cities to cultural megaprojects, Abu Dhabi is redefining what a modern capital looks like. Where ancient heritage meets autonomous tech, and where creativity thrives on every street. For The Games Of The Future, Abu Dhabi is the perfect match.
UAE Innovation integration
As a nation driven by a bold vision of tomorrow, the UAE has long stood at the forefront of global innovation – from AI and robotics to space exploration and immersive design. Hosting the Games of the Future is a natural extension of that spirit: open to the world, powered by technology, and always building for the future.
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