Dubai Games to return for eighth edition in March 2027

Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Games will return for its eighth edition from 25 to 28 March 2027, with DP World continuing as Official Partner of the Tournament. Dubai: The Organising Committee of Dubai Games, the city’s leading team-based sporting event, has announced that the eighth edition of the Tournament will take place from 25 to 28 March 2027. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Dubai Games has grown in scale and participation since its launch in 2018, bringing together government employees, community members, juniors and teams representing cities from around the world. Participation has increased from 1,054 participants across 154 teams in the inaugural edition to more than 1,600 participants across 239 teams in 2026. The most recent edition featured teams representing 56 cities. The Organising Committee said Dubai Games reflects the city’s values of ambition, agility and teamwork, bringing participants together through a shared spirit of collaboration and competition. The eighth edition will give athletes and community members an opportunity to test their limits and strengthen connections, while highlighting the role of partners in supporting the Tournament’s continued growth and impact on the community. DP World will continue as Official Partner of the eighth edition, building on its long-standing partnership with Dubai Games. The eighth edition will feature five categories: Battle of the Government – Men, Battle of the Government – Women, Battle of the Community, Battle of the Cities and Battle of the Juniors. Participants will compete in a series of challenges designed to test teamwork, agility and their ability to overcome obstacles.