The Games of the Future 2025 has announced the full lineup for the VR Game.HADO Global Invitation competition, which will bring the world’s leading HADO clubs to Abu Dhabi for an explosive showdown. Held on 23 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the event will see top clubs from around the world battle on a global stage for the Games of the Future 2025 Trophy.

Combining physical agility, coordinated strategy and rapid-fire decision-making, HADO has become one of the world’s most dynamic next-generation sports, earning a growing global following. Highlighting the sport’s blend of athletic dexterity and digital precision, the VR Game.HADO Global Invitation promises a high-intensity competition defined by strategy, speed and teamwork.

This year’s VR Game.HADO Global Invitation discipline will see participating clubs compete across two distinct game modes – HADO PvP and HADO WORLD – with all clubs facing off in a round-robin qualification stage, followed by single-elimination rounds to determine the ultimate champion.

Leading global HADO clubs battling it out are:

Idol Producer: Reigning champions of the HADO WORLD 2v2 Global Open 2025, Idol Producer has rapidly become one of the most exciting rising forces in international HADO. Powered by an impressive pool of young talent, the club has delivered consistent results and drawn global attention for its solid defensive foundation and precise offensive timing.

With standout players Ruixi Ge (X), Xuming He (MUMU), Yikai Wang (KOI), Ziliang Xu (CROW) and Jing Bai (BAYMAX) making up the roster, Idol Producer enters the Games of the Future 2025 as a major contender
in the VR Game.HADO Global Invitation discipline.

MISTA: MISTA is the champion team of the HADO WORLD CUP 2025 for the HADO PvP, stands as one of the most technically refined clubs in the global HADO landscape. Supported by a deep domestic league structure, the club from Japan consistently demonstrates disciplined formations, efficient shield cycling and exceptional coordination.

The roster for the Games of the Future 2025 includes Azuma Tatsuki (ZOOMAA), Ishido Koga (CHOCO), Kurushima Takio (MOROZO) and Togo Yukino (YUKIPO). With a long history of producing top performers at major HADO tournaments, MISTA arrives with high expectations and a reputation for strategic excellence.

Rock: For the Games of the Future, Club Rock fields its flagship squad, Rock, reigning champions of the 2024 Korea Cup, and the second-place finalists (Runner-up) at the HADO WORLD CUP 2025.

Comprising an elite lineup made up entirely of players who also serve on the South Korean national team, the roster is led by Park Jinwoo (JINU), founder of HADO Korea and a respected strategist. Rising star Choi Robeen (ROHA) – one of the youngest participants at the HADO WORLD CUP 2025 – is earning international attention for his pace and fearless positioning. Jeong Jaeuk (RUMA) offers outstanding shot accuracy, while Kim Deokwon (LOKI) is known for evasive movement and unpredictable attack angles. With championship pedigree and exceptional cohesion, Rock enters the tournament as one of the most formidable squads in the field.

Synergy:  Synergy competes as one of the most strategically advanced club squads in Europe and the US. Comprising athletes who also form the English national HADO team, the club brings significant competitive experience with several HADO WORLD CUP competitions, European Championship performances, and the Home Nations Championship title.

Under head coach Ashley Howes (Pyro), the club has developed a disciplined, analytics-driven style focused on structured attacks and coordinated defense. Key players include Alfred Dixon (Alfie), MVP of the World Cup 2025; Rohan Tek Kalsi (Rohan), known for mobility and finishing accuracy; and Shammai Williams (Shamp), a coach-player hybrid integrating professional sports conditioning into HADO-specific movement and tactical execution. With deep tournament experience and meticulous preparation, Synergy is regarded as one of the most tactically refined clubs on the roster.

ATROTOS: ATROTOS enters the Games of the Future 2025 as one of Europe’s most accomplished HADO clubs and the leading training organization in Greece. With a strong competitive record at home and abroad, with several HADO WORLD CUP and HADO EURO CUP appearances, and multiple HADO National Cup wins.

Led by Georgios Bitios, whose work has driven the development of HADO in Greece, ATROTOS features Michail Papadimitrakis (MIKE13) anchoring its defensive structure, while Spyridon Spatoulas (SPIROS) and Ionut-Marian Trifan (Tr1f4N) bring versatility and attacking strength. With a reputation for disciplined structures and competitive resilience, ATROTOS arrives ready to reinforce its standing among Europe’s top clubs.

IDK: IDK is one of the most dominant and enduring clubs in the UK HADO scene. Since its founding in 2019, the club has built a remarkable record, winning every UK Championship, along with all national leagues and regional tournaments across multiple seasons, players are ambassadors of HADO USA since April 2025. This sustained success has established IDK as one of the UK’s most respected and strategically sophisticated HADO organizations.

Known for strong internal chemistry and player-driven strategy, the roster features Kay Wing Loo (GH0ST), whose commitment and attacking creativity define the club’s style; Mylo Pui Kit Lee (SHADOWBALL), the youngest player ever to compete in a HADO World Cup, participating in 2019 at just 10 years old, Sebastian James Flackhill (FLACKHILL), the roster’s tactical engineer; and captain Paris Pui Lit Lee (M8L33), who provides defensive structure and on-court leadership.

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