An audio/visual production company claims The Hybrid Games owes over £13,000 for services provided at the Newcastle event in August 2025, marking the third documented case of alleged non-payment by the fitness racing organization in eight months.
A representative stated that she and her business partner supplied audio/visual production for The Hybrid Games Newcastle event on August 16-17, 2025 at Utilita Arena and remain unpaid nearly six months later. “They owe me and my business partner over £13k for the Newcastle event,” She wrote. “We supplied the audio visual still have not been paid and have ignored all contact from us.” The following week she confirmed the matter has been turned over to her legal team for resolution.
The allegations raise questions about the financial stability of The Hybrid Games as it attempts to compete in the rapidly growing fitness racing market dominated by established players like HYROX and DEKA.
Pattern Across Multiple Events
The audio/visual claim is the latest in a series of payment issues documented by Hybrid Fitness Media since July 2025, when multiple contractors, judges, and promotional partners from the company’s debut Liverpool event reported delayed or unpaid compensation.
Victoria Goulbourne and Jessica Brady both stated publicly they were never paid commissions promised for promoting ticket sales, despite directing significant traffic to the event. Multiple judges reported being paid only after public complaints on social media.
In January 2026, Peter Allen of Allen Transport stated publicly that his haulage company had obtained a County Court Judgement against The Hybrid Games for £15,674 in unpaid deliveries to the Glasgow event in September 2025. Allen said bailiffs had been instructed to pursue the debt and recommended against working with the company.
A County Court Judgement is a legal determination that a debt is owed, not merely an allegation.
Financial Questions
Small production companies operate on tight margins, fronting significant costs for equipment, labor, and logistics with the expectation of payment within industry-standard terms, typically 30 days. For small businesses, a £13,000 or £15,000 unpaid invoice can create cash flow crises that threaten operations.
The pattern also raises questions about The Hybrid Games’ financial structure. The Newcastle event was heavily promoted and appeared commercially successful, with the company posting on social media that tickets had “almost sold us out within 24 hours” when they went on sale in April 2025.
Venue deposits for arenas like Utilita Newcastle or Olympia London often run into six figures. Equipment rental, insurance, timing systems, medical staff, marketing, and logistics all require substantial upfront investment that ticket revenue is meant to cover.
Prize Money Announced
Last month, The Hybrid Games announced via social media a new season-long leaderboard system with a £50,000 total prize pool to be awarded at the end of 2026, including £5,000 for first place in each of five categories. The announcement came while multiple vendors from 2025 events remained unpaid.
Industry Impact
Word travels quickly in the event production industry. Vendors share experiences through industry groups and direct referrals. A reputation for non-payment makes it difficult or impossible to book contractors, who may demand deposits or payment upfront from clients with questionable track records.
The Hybrid Games entered a competitive market where HYROX already dominates. In that environment, operational excellence matters. An event organization that cannot pay its vendors on time struggles to deliver the professional experience that athletes expect and sponsors demand.
The company has events scheduled in Northern Ireland (March 21-22), Farnborough (April 11-12), Newcastle (August 15-16), and Glasgow (October 10-11), but every vendor considering a contract now has documented cases of non-payment to weigh. Every venue considering a booking must ask whether deposits will be honored. Every sponsor evaluating the platform must consider whether the organization is stable enough to deliver on commitments.
No Response
Hybrid Fitness Media did not contact The Hybrid Games for comment on this article. Previous emails and WhatsApp messages regarding the Allen Transport invoice in January went unanswered on email and whatsapp, and The Hybrid Games subsequently blocked Hybrid Fitness Media on Instagram.
The company remains able to provide comment, correction, or context through other communication channels if it wishes to update any information in this reporting.
Related Timeline:
March 5, 2026 – Hybrid Games Operating Company Files Notice of Insolvency
February 19, 2026 – Another Vendor Takes Legal Action Against Hybrid Games
January 28, 2026 – Hybrid Games Faces Allegation Over Unpaid £15,674 Transport Invoice
July 11, 2025 – Jessica Brady Claims Against Hybrid Games
July 8, 2025 – Hybrid Games: Questions of Trust and Transparency