Enhanced Games: Overview, Odds, and What to Expect (2026)

One of the most controversial events in athletics history is set for 2026, as the Enhanced Games will make its debut on the global stage.

The event has made waves across the world, mainly for negative reasons, as many experts argue that the event encourages the use of potentially dangerous performance-enhancing drugs.

You can find out more about the event, and what to expect in 2026 here. You can also find the Enhanced Games odds surrounding potential athletes who could join the movement.

What Are The Enhanced Games?

The Enhanced Games were founded by Aron D’Souza in 2023. The general purpose of the event is to allow athletes to perform without being subject to drug tests, with D’Souza claiming that it is the right thing to do as he believes that athletes should be free to do what they wish to their bodies.

Unlike major World Championships and the Olympic Games, athletes involved in the Enhanced Games won’t be subject to testing from the World Anti-Doping Agency, meaning that they are able to freely take performance-enhancing drugs.

When & Where Are The 2026 Enhanced Games?

The 2026 Enhanced Games will be the inaugural event, and they will be staged in Las Vegas between May 21 and 24.

Who Will Be Competing at the Enhanced Games?

The vast majority of feedback has been negative, with the IOC and many leading athletes damning the event as hugely damaging to athletics. However, that hasn’t stopped a number of athletes from signing up to compete in Las Vegas next summer.

James Magnussen is one of the highest-profile swimmers who has announced he will be involved, with the five-time Olympic medallist revealing that he will come out of retirement to break the 50m freestyle world record. D’Souza has promised $1 million if he can achieve the feat.

In total, eight swimmers have officially announced their decision to compete, including two-time Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud. American Olympian Fred Kerley will compete in the athletics events, while Wesley Kitts and Boady Santavy have signed up to compete in weightlifting competitions.

Enhanced Games Odds: How Many World Records Will Be Broken?

The main goal of the event is to allow athletes to push themselves near world-leading records by using performance-enhancing drugs.

Therefore, the Enhanced Games will be a huge failure if not one single record is broken. We could foresee records being broken in the swimming events, but track records could be more challenging to beat.

Therefore, under 2.5 world records being broken looks like a standout selection at the Enhanced Games odds. However, it is worth noting that no records at the Enhanced Games will be officially recognized.

Enhanced Games Odds: Who Could Announce Their Participation?

Enhanced Games odds are also available when it comes to wagering on athletes who could sign up. Tyson Gay has been a rumored name to get involved after being banned for taking performance-enhancing drugs back in 2013.

The American is a three-time World Champion. Lance Armstrong is famously the biggest drug cheat in sporting history, having been stripped of all seven Tour de France titles won between 1999 and 2005 following a well-documented investigation into his performance-enhancing drugs scandal in the 2010s.