Abu Dhabi Prepares to Host Largest Ever Open Masters Games in the Middle East with Milestone Sponsors Summit

Abu Dhabi Sponsors Summit Highlights Preparations for Open Masters Games 2026 The Supreme Organising Committee of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 convened its Sponsors Summit at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre on 18th September 2025, casting a spotlight on major milestones and preparations for this landmark sporting event. Marking a significant chapter, the Games are set to be hosted in the Middle East for the first time, with Abu Dhabi serving as the proud venue. Scheduled for 6th to 15th February 2026, the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 promises to be the largest and most inclusive international multi-sport event ever held in the region. Spanning over 10 days of vibrant competition, the event will incorporate more than 30 sports, welcoming upwards of 25,000 participants from around the globe. The summit brought together leading figures such as Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary-General of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and Talal Mustafa Al Hashemi, Executive Director of Events Sector at Abu Dhabi Sports Council, alongside key partners, sponsors, and senior officials. Together, they explored Abu Dhabi’s ambitious sporting vision, underscoring the transformative aspirations associated with hosting the Open Masters Games and the anticipated long-term impact on the local and wider community. During the summit, the corporate toolkit was unveiled, a collection of visual materials and guidelines designed to empower partners and sponsors in their efforts to promote the Games. This initiative also encourages the adoption of healthy and active lifestyles, resonating with the core initiatives and corporate cultures of participating organisations. A hallmark of inclusivity, participation in the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 is extended to all individuals aged 30 and above, regardless of experience or sporting level. This open invitation reinforces the event’s spirit of global camaraderie, personal achievement, and active living. Team V.4-EM-UAE