Gaming
Pokémon Unite WCS India Qualifier 2025 kicks off with a $37.5K prize bait
MUMBAI: This April, India’s Pokémon pros have one mission: catch that ticket to Anaheim. The Pokémon Company and Skyesports have officially unleashed the Pokémon Unite World Championship Series (WCS) 2025 India Qualifier—with a juicy prize pool of $37,500 up for grabs and a chance to fight for glory on the world stage.
The winner of the India Qualifier will represent the nation at the Pokémon Unite World Championship 2025 in Anaheim, USA. There, teams from around the world will battle for their share of a $500,000 prize pool and the coveted global title.
Registrations close on 4 April, so if you’ve got the reflexes of Pikachu and the brains of an Alakazam, you’d better move fast. The qualifiers begin 5 April in a single-elimination format, with the top eight teams advancing to Playoffs on 6 April. The Playoffs will follow a double-elimination bracket, and every match will run best-of-three (BO3), ensuring enough drama to keep trainers on the edge of their Poké Balls.
Skyesports will livestream the entire playoff action on its official Youtube channel, giving fans a front-row seat to the adrenaline-pumped spectacle.
“After the immense success of the ACL India League 2025, which garnered more than 1.3 million views, we are proud to bring the Pokémon Unite WCS 2025 India Qualifier to our players. This tournament reaffirms our commitment to nurturing grassroots esports talent and providing a clear path to international glory. I wish the best of luck to all the participants,” said Skyesports founder & CEO Shiva Nandy.
With Pokémon Unite now announced as a medal event at the Asian Games 2026, India’s esports scene is levelling up—fast. WCS 2025 becomes the second major international route for Indian players after the ACL, which already sent Revenant XSpark and GodLike Esports to Japan earlier this year.
This April, only one team will evolve into India’s Pokémon Unite elite. Will yours be the one?
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.
