Chiliz, the sports and fan engagement blockchain, has unveiled a three-phase roadmap outlining how it plans to expand Fan Tokens ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
The project is making a big return to the US market with new Fan Token launches tied to national teams and broader blockchain expansion. Detailed in its newly released 2030 manifesto, the roadmap positions 2026 as the year Chiliz moves from experimentation to full-scale execution.
Regulatory Clarity Paves the US Market Re-Entry
The company says it expects to announce its first US Fan Token partnerships in Q1 2026, marking a return after several years of limited activity due to regulatory uncertainty.
In parallel, Chiliz plans to launch Fan Tokens linked to national teams in summer 2026. Unlike club-based tokens, national team Fan Tokens are designed around major tournaments and international competitions.
With the World Cup approaching, Chiliz is targeting a broader, event-driven fan base beyond traditional club supporters.
Omnichain Expansion to Unlock DeFi Access
Another major change arriving in 2026 is Chiliz’s move to an omnichain model. Starting in the first quarter, Fan Tokens will be bridged to external blockchains using cross-chain infrastructure.
In simple terms, this allows Fan Tokens to move outside the Chiliz ecosystem and interact with other blockchains.
The shift is designed to improve liquidity, enable cross-chain trading and arbitrage, and allow Fan Tokens to be used in decentralized finance applications beyond their native network.
SponsoredNew Tokenomics and Product Upgrades Roll Out Through 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, Chiliz plans to activate a new value-accrual mechanism for its native CHZ token.
Under the new model, 10% of all Fan Token revenues generated across the ecosystem will be used for ongoing CHZ buybacks. The company says this links CHZ demand directly to fan’s activity.
Product upgrades are also scheduled for mid-2026.
Socios.com, the consumer platform behind Fan Tokens, will launch a new version with DeFi wallet integration.
Later in the year, Chiliz plans to introduce performance-based token mechanics. Match results will directly affect Fan Token supply, with wins triggering token burns and losses leading to new token issuance.
Beyond 2026, Chiliz’s roadmap shifts toward tokenized real-world assets in sports. From 2027 onward, the company plans to tokenize revenue streams, intellectual property, and other traditionally illiquid sports assets.
The roadmap builds on recent developments across the Chiliz ecosystem, including revenue-linked buyback commitments and a growing focus on infrastructure over short-term price action.
With the World Cup approaching, Chiliz is betting that Fan Tokens can evolve from engagement tools into a globally traded sports asset class.
