Play ball!

10 sci-fi sports that should be in the future Olympics

From Rollerball to Blernsball, the Olympics just got an upgrade.

by Robin Bea
Updated: 
Originally Published: 

United Archives/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

When sci-fi writers want to build a believable future, they often use futuristic sports to show how our recognizable pastimes have changed (usually by getting a lot more violent).

With robots already taking over the Olympics and new sports having incredible showings, how long is it before they’re handing out medals in these sci-fi sports?

Tap
Sci-Fi, Superheroes, and Smart Takes
Stay ahead of the fandom with sharp insights on shows, movies, and universes that actually matter. Daily nerdery included.
By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy