The 2026 Welcome Ceremony of the Open Masters Games in Abu Dhabi was a large-scale, visually-rich performance celebrating human endurance, legacy, and the power of community through sport in preparation for the games ahead.

The ceremony included a performance of Rise Up (The Anthem), a powerful global music production for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 as a celebration of unity, resilience, and international collaboration, performed by Leona Lewis, Rita Ora, Carole Samaha and Rashed Alnuaimi.