Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ESPORTS Tournament
The Ultimate Battleground for Gamers
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11 MAR 2025 6:51PM by PIB Delhi
The Ultimate Battleground for Gamers
Introduction
The Esports Championship plays a pivotal role in India’s rapidly expanding esports scene, uniting top players to compete at the highest level. The Esports Championship 2025 organized by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is a key component of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Backed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, It offers an exceptional platform to showcase innovation, foster talent, and shape the future of esports in India.
The World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in its first edition is a unique hub and spoke platform poised for the convergence of the entire Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector. The event is a premier global event that aims to bring the focus of the global M&E industry to India and connect it with the Indian M&E sector along with its talent.
The summit will take place from May 1-4, 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre & Jio World Gardens in Mumbai. With a focus on four key pillars—Broadcasting & Infotainment, AVGC-XR, Digital Media & Innovation, and Films-WAVES will bring together leaders, creators and technologists to showcase the future of India’s entertainment industry.
Esports is a key component of Pillar 2: AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics - Extended Reality) of WAVES. As of 15.02.2025, a total of 35,008 participants have taken part in the tournament. Esports competitions featuring eFootball and World Cricket Championship (WCC) are conducted in batches, each presenting exciting matchups, with the ultimate champions being crowned at WAVES.
Timeline
The WAVES Esports Championship 2025 (WESC2025) featured four online qualifying phases, with the eFootball and World Cricket Championship (WCC) phases already completed. The winners from each phase will now compete in the Grand Finale, which may be held online or offline, as decided by ESFI. Notably, the winner of eFootball from Phase 1, Pavan Kampelli (aka "MrTomboy"), has already claimed victory and will represent India in the eFootball segment at the Asian Esports Games 2024 (AEG2024). The Grand Finale is the final event to determine the ultimate champions.
* ESFI has the discretion to modify the tournament format as needed.
Guidelines
Participants have adhered to the guidelines during registration and will continue to follow them throughout the tournament:
Prizes
The winners of each phase in the WESC25 tournament will compete in the Main Event. The following are key points regarding the prize and participation:
- Qualification for Main Event: Winners from each phase must confirm their availability and participation by the specified date set by ESFI, following any procedures mandated by ESFI. If the winners are unable to participate, the next best-ranked team or player will take their place.
- Opportunities Beyond WESC25: The winning team or player(s) may be given the chance by ESFI to participate in additional esports events, both domestic and international, as deemed appropriate.
- Coaching and Training: Winning players or teams must be available for coaching or training sessions arranged by ESFI.
- Additional Event Opportunities: Winning teams or players may be invited to participate in other esports events at ESFI’s discretion, both in India and internationally.
For WESC2025, the winners of each phase who qualify for the Main Event will have their air tickets, boarding, and lodging covered for the event.
Conclusion
Esports Championship marks a significant step in India’s growing esports scene, blending competition with innovation and talent. As part of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), it highlights India’s role in the global esports landscape. With exciting opportunities for participants, WESC25 is poised to inspire the next generation of esports champions and shape the future of the entertainment industry in India.
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