Gaming
Playstation India Cup returns with EA Sports FC 26 and Rs 4 lakh prize pool
MUMBAI: It’s game on for India’s football fans! Nodwin Gaming is bringing back the Playstation India Cup, this time featuring EA Sports FC 26 exclusively on the PS5. With a total prize pool of Rs 4,00,000, the tournament promises intense competition, exclusive Playstation merchandise, and a front-row seat to the country’s best console football action.
The championship kicks off with daily online qualifiers from across India, running until 10th November 2025, with the top 8 players advancing to the grand finale at Delhi Comic Con, NSIC Grounds, Okhla, from 5th to 7th December 2025. Fans can expect high-octane matches, immersive gameplay, and live commentary in the festival’s 40,000 sq. ft. gaming arena.
Players can register on PS5 starting 8th October 2025 via the “Events” or “Tournaments” section, ensuring they don’t miss a chance to battle it out on India’s only official console esports stage.
Nodwin Gaming Co-Founder and MD Akshat Rathee said, “The Playstation India Cup perfectly blends competitive gaming and fan culture. Delhi Comic Con, where our journey began, provides the ideal stage to celebrate India’s growing console esports community. It’s a festival of football, gaming, and fandom all rolled into one.”
The tournament will also feature influencer-led content, live streams, and weekly updates to keep both players and fans engaged. With the combination of football fever, competitive spirit, and gaming prowess, this year’s edition is set to be bigger, bolder, and more thrilling than ever.
Players and fans can stay updated through Nodwin Gaming’s official social handles and the Playstation India community.
Gaming
Konami concludes successful eFootball India campaign
Campaign featuring Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and other stars boosts engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
MUMBAI: When cricket meets football in the virtual world, even the biggest fans can’t help but score and Konami’s latest eFootball campaign in India has clearly hit the back of the net. Konami Digital Entertainment has successfully wrapped up its India campaign for eFootball, which brought together cricketers Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, actors Naslen Gafoor and Chandu Salim Kumar, and footballers Sahal Abdul Samad and Shubhasish Bose. The multi-star campaign generated strong excitement across gaming, football, and creator communities through social content, fan participation, and in-game engagement.
Building on the initial launch that featured a limited-time Lionel Messi card, the campaign united fan communities, lifestyle creators, football creators, and competitive eFootball influencers. It significantly expanded the game’s visibility and deepened engagement with fans across the country.
The campaign also saw thousands of entries submitted as part of its social media engagement challenge, reflecting high levels of community enthusiasm and active creator involvement.
Looking ahead, Konami plans to build on this momentum with more eFootball experiences for Indian fans as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches. With global attention on the tournament set to rise, India will remain a key market for deepening community engagement and bringing fans closer to the action.
In a country that lives and breathes sport, Konami has shown that mixing real-world stars with virtual thrills is a winning formula leaving fans eagerly waiting for the next goal.
