Back in July, we wrote about a dispute between Hybrid Games and a former employee. Following that reporting, we began hearing from additional individuals who raised concerns about unpaid work and unresolved obligations. Since that time, Hybrid Games has held three additional events in Newcastle, Glasgow, and London.

From what we could observe publicly, those events appeared to run as planned, and we did not see or receive reports of payment issues or operational concerns at the time. We also referenced Hybrid Games in our recent State of the Industry report, highlighting solid participation numbers across those events

At present, Hybrid Games has four more events with tickets listed for sale. March 21–22: London, April 11–12: Farnborough, August 15–16: Newcastle, and October 10–11 in Glasgow.

Yesterday morning, Hybrid Fitness Media was contacted by Peter Allen, director of UK haulage firm William Allen (Bolton) Ltd. Allen stated his company had provided transport services for multiple Hybrid Games events and had not been paid in full for work related to the Glasgow event.

According to Allen, his company transported equipment for a Skipton event, for which they required full payment in advance due to concerns identified through a routine credit check. That invoice was paid in full prior to delivery.

Following successful completion of Skipton, Allen allowed Hybrid Games to operate on standard 30 day terms for the Newcastle event. Payment for Newcastle was received within that window.

The issue arose with the subsequent Glasgow event. Allen stated that his company completed the agreed transport work and issued an invoice totaling £15,674. He says no payment was ever received for that invoice.

Allen made repeated attempts to collect payment, was given assurances that payment was forthcoming. When payment did not materialize and communication ceased, his company initiated legal proceedings.

Documentation shared with Hybrid Fitness Media shows an unsatisfied County Court Judgment issued against Walker James Ltd, the entity that instructed William Allen (Bolton) Ltd and the company Allen identifies as responsible for the unpaid invoice. Allen confirmed that bailiffs have since been instructed to enforce the judgment.

Allen also stated that bailiffs attempted to attend a registered office address associated with Walker James Ltd but were informed by the accountants at that address that they had not acted for the company in several years. Further enforcement attempts are ongoing, including at a registered London address.

Hybrid Fitness Media conducted a recorded phone interview with Allen to clarify the timeline, payment history, and legal status of the claim. During that call, Allen confirmed that his company does not dispute the quality or scope of the work performed and that no disagreement exists regarding the services delivered. The dispute centers solely on non-payment.

Allen further stated that after the Glasgow event, his company declined to quote or provide services for future Hybrid Games events until the outstanding balance was resolved.

Hybrid Fitness Media contacted Hybrid Games yesterday soon after hearing from Mr, Allen for comment prior to publication. We have not received word back at press time. Any response will be added if received.

Following outreach for comment, Hybrid Fitness Media also noted that its Instagram account was blocked by Hybrid Games’ official account. We are documenting this for transparency, as it affects our ability to receive or view any public responses shared on that platform.