Among the two largest esports organizations of India, a collaboration will be taking place. The two popular esports organizations of India, namely S8UL and GodLike Esports, are set to head one of India’s grandest gaming shows. India Rising: Road to EWC is expected to take place on July 4, 2026, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
This event, organized by JioBLAST and the Esports Foundation, plans to celebrate the rising prominence of India in the international gaming scene under one roof.
S8UL and GodLike Share the Same Stage for India Rising: Road To EWC Gaming Festival
India Rising: Road to EWC is one of those rare instances when two of the most powerful names in esports in the country get together to celebrate with the community. Both of them belong to the highly esteemed Esports World Cup 2026 Partner Program, which consists of just 40 esports clubs around the globe known for their influence in the field.
It underlines the rising significance of India in esports, along with the other prominent nations such as North America, Europe, and East Asia.
Charlie Cowdrey, CEO, JioBLAST, said: “India Rising: Road to EWC was created with the vision of bringing the entire gaming ecosystem together under one roof. Having both S8UL and GodLike, alongside their creators and communities, reflects exactly what this event is about. These organisations have played a significant role in shaping Indian esports and gaming culture, and their presence helps make the gaming festival a true celebration of the industry as it continues to grow and connect with global opportunities through the Esports World Cup ecosystem.”
Faisal Bin Homran, Chief Product Officer, the Esports Foundation, added: “S8UL and GodLike have been central to the Indian esports story. They’ve helped create the scene and built communities that have brought millions of fans into competitive gaming. Having them involved in India Rising brings that passion to the festival and the EWC this summer and gives fans the chance to see some of the heroes who helped build Indian esports. For new talent, it’s also an opportunity to put themselves in the spotlight in front of a larger audience and be part of an event that brings together different corners of the community on one global stage.”_
Star-Studded Creator Lineup
Fans attending the festival will have the opportunity to meet some of India’s most popular gaming creators and esports personalities.
S8UL Representatives
The S8UL lineup includes several well-known names from the Indian gaming community:
- Mortal
- 8Bit Thug
- Snax Gaming
- JokerKiHaveli
GodLike Representatives
GodLike Esports will be represented by some of its biggest stars:
- Kronten
- ZGOD
- Spower
- Mizo
Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, S8UL, said: “Events like India Rising highlight the scale, passion and potential of India’s gaming community. As an Esports World Cup Club Partner for the second consecutive year, S8UL Esports is honoured to represent India on the global stage and contribute to strengthening the connection between India’s rapidly growing gaming ecosystem and the broader international esports landscape. “
Chetan ‘Kronten’ Chandgude, Co-Founder, GodLike Esports, said: “Events like India Rising are important because they bring together every part of the gaming ecosystem—players, creators, organisations and fans. While rivalries have always been part of what makes esports exciting, moments like these show how the industry can come together to create larger opportunities for the community. We’re looking forward to engaging with fans and contributing to what promises to be one of the biggest gaming celebrations India has seen.”
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Another of the major tournaments that will take place in the competition is the Chess LAN Finals, where there is a high-profile match between Indian grandmaster Vidit Gujurathi and Dutch grandmaster Benjamin Bok. It is quite a big deal because the winner is guaranteed participation in the chess tournament at the Esports World Cup 2026.
Beyond chess, attendees can expect exhibition matches featuring popular competitive titles, including:
- VALORANT
- MOBA Legends: 5v5!
These showmatches are expected to feature creators, professional players, and community personalities, adding an entertainment-focused element to the festival.
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