A pro-doping sporting contest is coming to Las Vegas
The Enhanced Games will set records and attract controversy
IT IS NOW official: the world’s first sporting contest to encourage the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) will take place in Las Vegas in May 2026. The Enhanced Games, as the controversial event is known, will feature track, field, swimming and strength competitions and will be held at purpose-built venues at Resorts World, an entertainment complex. It is expected to feature between 60 and 100 athletes, some of whom will compete without chemical assistance.
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