India Joins Esports World Cup 2025 with BGMI, S8UL & Broadcast Deal
The Esports World Cup 2025 is bringing India into the spotlight with BGMI’s global debut, S8UL's Club Partner entry, and a new localized broadcast partner.
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) just dropped some big news, and if you're part of India’s thriving esports scene, it's time to get hyped. The foundation behind the biggest cross-title tournament in esports is putting serious focus on India as it rolls out a new era of global competition with local power moves ahead of the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC).
Let’s break down what this means, who’s involved, and why this could be the biggest stage yet for Indian esports.
India Is Officially on the EWC Map
At the heart of this announcement are three major developments that signal EWCF’s deepening commitment to India:
A top Indian BGMI team will be invited to EWC 2025, marking the first time a team from the subcontinent will compete on the world stage in this title. A strategic broadcast partnership is on the way, aimed at bringing the Esports World Cup experience directly to Indian fans through localized coverage, events, and digital content. S8UL Esports, arguably India’s most iconic organization, is now part of the 2025 EWCF Club Partner Program, already qualifying in multiple global titles.
BGMI’s Global Leap Starts Here
Perhaps the most exciting announcement is this: the winner of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) will get an official invitation to EWC 2025. That’s right, India’s best BGMI team won’t just be crowned national champion; they’ll also get the chance to clash with the world's elite on one of esports’ biggest stages.
This is a milestone not just for BGMI fans but for the global recognition of India’s mobile gaming dominance, especially considering that over 500 million Indian gamers are mobile-first.
S8UL's Global Sprint Continues
If there’s one Indian team that consistently makes international noise, it’s S8UL Esports. Formed through the powerhouse merger of Team SOUL and 8bit, S8UL has grown from being a domestic juggernaut into a genuine global contender. Their inclusion in the EWCF Club Partner Program gives them extra firepower, both in visibility and financial backing to push further across global esports.
They’ve already locked in spots at EWC 2025 in:
- Apex Legends
- EA SPORTS FC
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
And they’re not stopping there. S8UL is grinding qualifications in Tekken, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Chess, and, of course, BGMI. Their ambition is crystal clear: become India’s first Esports World Cup Club Champion.
The Broadcast Boom: What It Means for Fans
EWCF hasn’t revealed the name yet, but a leading Indian streaming and digital media partner is joining forces with them for EWC 2025. That means:
- Localized broadcasts in regional languages
- Exclusive content drops for Indian viewers
- Community-driven events and activations
- And easier access for fans to cheer their teams on, in real-time
This is more than just exposure, it’s about empowering Indian fans and creators to take part in the EWC narrative.
Why EWCF Is Betting Big on India
According to EWCF COO Mike McCabe, it’s simple: India is too important to ignore.
“India is central to our vision,” McCabe said. “With hundreds of millions of mobile-first players, it’s home to an ecosystem evolving at an incredible pace.”
He’s not wrong. India is one of the fastest-growing esports markets on the planet, driven by mobile-first gaming culture, a growing creator economy, and passionate fanbases across cities and states. EWCF’s move isn’t just a partnership; it’s an investment in the future of competitive gaming.
The Esports World Cup 2025 is once again headed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the world’s biggest multi-title esports showdown. Clubs from across the globe will compete across platforms mobile, console, and PC for a life-changing prize pool and the glory of being crowned Esports World Cup Club Champion. For India, this isn’t just about showing up. It’s about showing the world what this market, these teams, and these fans are made of.
