When and Where: Enhanced Games 2026
The Enhanced Games 2026 will take place May 21–24, 2026 at Resorts World Las Vegas - one of the world’s largest and most modern entertainment complexes. Las Vegas is the perfect setting for this controversial and spectacular event: a city that has always attracted boundary-pushing sports and entertainment ventures.
The Resorts World venue features a state-of-the-art Olympic pool and track, specially prepared for the competition. The arena will hold thousands of live spectators, while global broadcasts will reach millions of online viewers.
Day-by-Day Schedule
Thu.
Day 1 — Opening
- Opening ceremony
- Swimming heats
Fri.
Day 2
- 100m sprint, hurdles
- Weightlifting: snatch, clean & jerk
- Swimming heats continue
Sat.
Day 3 — Finals
- Swimming: world record attempts at 50m and 100m freestyle
- Athletics finals
Sun.
Day 4 — Closing
- Remaining finals
- $1,000,000 bonus for every world record broken
- Closing ceremony and prize presentation
Competition Format
Enhanced Games uses a simplified format: heats and finals. In swimming, the number of heats depends on entry numbers; in sprinting a semi-final system is used. Results are measured to 0.001 seconds (swimming) and 0.0001 seconds (athletics).
Key difference from the Olympics: no drug testing during competition. Athletes must however pass medical examinations confirming that substances used pose no health risk.
Who Can Compete
Enhanced Games has an open entry policy. Eligible competitors include:
- Former and current Olympic athletes
- Athletes suspended for doping by WADA or federations
- Amateur athletes meeting qualifying times
- Athletes from any country (no geopolitical restrictions)
Confirmed participants include: Fred Kerley (100m, USA) and several former swimming world record holders including Kristian Gkolomeev, James Magnussen and Ben Proud.
Prize Pool and Records
The total Enhanced Games 2026 prize pool exceeds $5 million:
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | $250,000 |
| World record (bonus) | +$1,000,000 |
This is many times more than prizes at IAAF World Championships or Diamond League events. These sums attract top athletes willing to risk Olympic contracts.