The games welcomes 25,000 athletes from around the world.
Join the excitement at Abu Dhabi’s Open Masters Games. The event will welcome more than 25,000 athletes from around the world. Taking place from 6 to 15 February, the Open Masters Games features more than 33 sports across more than 20 venues in the capital, including Zayed Sports City. So, if you’d like to join the fun, here’s what you need to know.
The programme includes 29 official sports alongside four traditional competitions: falconry, camel racing, dhow sailing, and endurance horse racing. Sporting events span a wide range of disciplines, including cycling, basketball, judo, tennis, rugby, swimming, and more.
Unlike traditional elite competitions, the Open Masters Games are inclusive and non-qualifying. The event is open to amateurs, retired professionals, fitness enthusiasts, first-timers, and semi-professional athletes. Participants must be aged 30 and above (or 25 or above for swimming and 27 or above for rugby), and will enjoy professional-grade facilities and international-level officiating.
Registration fees are AED 275 for UAE residents and AED 550 for international participants. Notably, 90 per cent of the fee will be credited towards hotels, meals, and exclusive Abu Dhabi experiences upon check-in at the Athlete Welcome Centre. Registration is now open and will close on 31 December. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this global celebration of sport.
Athletes can register via the official website. The site includes an entry package that includes access to all selected sports, transport between venues, welcome kits and merchandise, and entry to social and cultural events.
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Go: Visit https://abudhabimasters2026.com/ for more information.