Which teams and players from S8UL will participate in Esports World Cup 2025?

S8UL, a Mumbai based titan, has made headlines in Indian esports after booking a franchise slot at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 which will take place in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24. The organization looks to shatter the $70 million prize pool record by offering top-notch S8UL teams across eight major gaming titles. S8UL aims to dominate competitive gaming.

With a history of S8UL’s championship-winning teams, content creation, and other accolades, the organization is not just representing India, but redefining India’s position in the global esports landscape. S8UL becomes the first Indian organization to join the EWC Club Partner Program that now places S8UL alongside the world’s top 200 clubs competing in over 24 different titles. Let’s take a closer look at S8UL teams who are ready for a gaming battle.

S8UL Esports Participation in Esports World Cup 2025

 

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 Chess – Grandmaster Power

Players:

• Nihal Sarin

• Aravindh Chithambaram

Indian chess prowess takes a bold leap into the esports arena. NihalSarin , the 20-year-old wonder spinner of Kerala, is recognized worldwide for his undefeated title run at the 2024 Tashkent Open. Alongside him is Aravindh Chithambaram, the two-time National champion, winner of the 2025 Prague Chess Festival, currently ranked 4th in India. Both are the harbingers of S8UL's strategic expansion into cerebral esports.

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 EA SPORTS FC 25 – Dual Dominance

Players:

• Jonas “Jonny” Wirth

• Aaron “Happy” Rivera

Germany’s Jonny, now 2024 eChampions League champion and Virtual Bundesliga champion, comes into Riyadh, equipped with almost $200K in career winnings and great nerves of steel. On the other side is Happy, a Mexican prodigy known for clutch wins at the LATAM FC Pro, making S8UL’s duo a marriage of European pedigree with Latin American spice.

 

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 Tekken 8 – The German Titans

Players:

• Arja “Sephiblack” Gamoori

• MedNino6 aka Nino

Nino is the rising star, Europe's foremost Kuma player; Sephiblack the veteran, who has won many important events thanks to his exacting play with Miguel. After winning the Red Bull Golden Letters Qualifier and the European TEKKEN Cup Finals, this German twins are on style and substance breaking any global competitor.

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 Call of Duty: Warzone – NA Firepower

Players:

• Colin “Trikempathy” Bowers-Wilson (Fragger)

• Braxton “Braxtvn” Trice (IGL)

• Ryder “Ryda” Skarzinski (Anchor)

This North American trio has an abundance of high-level placements. Trikempathy provides explosive power and a background of WSOW podium finishes. Braxtvn, the tactical anchor, provides tournament-proven leadership. Ryda, the newest pro addition to the squad, completes this high-energy lineup with his focused support player and huge online following.

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 Apex Legends – A Championship-Caliber Core

Players:

• Rick “Sharky” Wirth (IGL)

• Benjamin “Jesko” Spaseski

• Tom “Legacy” Canty

• Coach: Harrison “Rogers” Rogers

With Sharky leading the charge—2022 ALGS Champion and Apex's most successful leader—S8UL's Apex roster is in contention for a title. Jesko and Legacy, past Guild Esports duo and EWC 2024 top 10 finishers, are a deadly combination. With coach Rogers at the helm, the team is ready for strategic genius.

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 StarCraft II – The Towel Terran Returns

Player:

• GuMiho (Pyung Jae Koh)

A legend in his own right, GuMiho better known as the "Towel Terran" is known and respected for his unorthodox playstyle and heavy mech focus. With one GSL Code S title and countless deep tourney runs, the South Korean veteran brings decades of experience and an unpredictable element to S8UL's StarCraft campaign.

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 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – A Veteran in the Arena

Player:

• Marcoantonio “Yurikov” Malpica

One of the most renowned names in the international fighting game scene, Yurikov has over ten years of undisputed success in games such as The King of Fighters. With S8UL now behind him, the Peruvian-American gamer is set to make his mark at EWC with experience, flexibility, and a desire to succeed.

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang – The BTK Comeback Story

Players:

• Michael “MobaZane” Cosgun (Jungler)

• Ian “FwydChickn” Hohl (EXP Lane)

• Jang “Hoon” Seong-hun (Mid Lane)

• Ziameth-Jei “ZIA” Caluya (Gold Lane)

• Vo “Shark” Trung (Roamer)

• Carlos “Bestplayer1” Ortega Vega (Jungler)

Under the legendary BTK flag, this MLBB team has come back more formidable than ever, with MobaZane and his foundation from the historic M3 World Championship campaign at the helm. With another conquest of North America in 2025 through victories in both NACT Spring and Fall seasons, this team is replete with confidence, synergy, and global exposure.

 

From ruling mobile games such as BGMI and Pokémon Unite to taking home the Esports Content Group of the Year award for the third consecutive year, S8UL has established an empire grounded in both competitive supremacy and cultural leadership. With the S8UL Gaming House 2.0, a global-standard creator space, having over 25 Indian gaming creators on board, it is setting a global standard in content creation.

With partnerships spanning Red Bull, Netflix, Krafton, Lenovo, and Gillette, and as the first Indian org to win the MOBIES Global Impact Award, S8UL isn’t just competing—it’s leading a movement.

S8UL's inclusion in the EWC Club Partner Program is more than a competitive achievement—it's a testament to India's emergence as a force in international esports. With top-class talent, forward-thinking leadership, and a collective drive, S8UL is not only gunning for victory—they're here to define the future of competitive gaming.

By July, everyone is focused on Riyadh. And S8UL, with eight teams, global-level players, and a country to back them, is ready to make the most of the moment. We'll catch you in Riyadh soon!