S8UL, GodLike, Mortal and ZGOD, These are few names that have defined Indian esports quite like these. On July 4, fans will witness the latest chapter of one of Indian esports’ most iconic rivalries as India Rising: Road to EWC. The tickets for India Rising – Gaming Festival are now live.
India Rising: Road To EWC 2026 Festival Tickets Live
India Rising brings the Indian El-Clásico to Mumbai, featuring Mortal and JokerKiHaveli from S8UL alongside ZGOD and Mizo from GodLike Esports. With tickets now live exclusively on District, the gaming and youth culture festival launched by JioBLAST and the Esports Foundation (EF) ahead of the Esports World Cup 2026. The event brings together creator showdowns, competitive gaming, fan experiences, live entertainment and some of the biggest names in Indian gaming under one roof.
Tickets for the event are now available exclusively on the District app.
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Scheduled for July 4, 2026, the festival will bring together leading esports organisations, creators and gaming communities under one roof. Fans can look forward to creator interactions, meet-and-greets, gaming challenges and exclusive experiences featuring S8UL and GodLike talent, alongside competitive action across VALORANT, MOBA Legends: 5v5! and the India Rising Chess LAN Finals.
Speaking on the partnership, Charlie Cowdrey, CEO, JioBLAST, said, “India Rising: Road to EWC is being built as much more than a tournament. Our vision is to create a festival where gaming, esports, creators, music and community come together in one place. Whether you’re coming to support a player, meet your favourite creators, watch esports competitions, experience live music or simply celebrate gaming culture, it has something for every fan. Partnering with District by Zomato helps us make that experience accessible to gaming audiences across the country.”
The event will also host the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals, where Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok will compete for a coveted place in the Esports World Cup 2026 Chess competition in Paris later this year.
India Rising: Road to EWC is being developed as a long-term flagship platform connected to the Esports World Cup ecosystem, creating new opportunities for Indian players, creators and fans while bringing together different parts of the gaming community through competition and live experiences.
