The ESFI National Grand MOBA Legends Season 1 wrappedup successfully, marking a major milestone for India’s competitive MOBA ecosystem. The grind witnessed massive participation from 258 teams (1300+players nationwide), all competing for glory and a total prize pool of2,00,000 diamonds.After intense group-stage battles, Top 16 teams qualified, with 4 teams advancing from each group.
S8UL Wins ESFI National Grand MOBA Legends (Season1)
The competition further intensified as the Top 8 teams (S8UL, RNTX, Sleep Tight Lineup, Elusivity Esports, Megatron C3M, Mamacita, Shadow esports SDES & Mutants)clashed in high-stakes knockout matches, delivering thrilling gameplay, strategic depth, and nail-biting finishes for fans across the country.
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Emerging victorious from this competitive grind, S8UL claimed the championship title, reaffirming their dominance and return to form. Team consisted of Mohammed Saad Talha Saboowala (Captain), Chirag Singh, Abhijeet Katkar, Debasish Sanaand Mehta Jay Reflecting on their win, the champions stated:
“It’s always good to see the scene remain active and competitive. We took sometime off, and a lot of wins were picked up during that period. We’re back now,ready to start counting.” –Mohammed Saad Talha Saboowala – APEX (Team S8ULCaptain)
The Runner-Up position was secured by Revenenat Esports (RNTX), consisting of Nungshiyenba Usham (Captain), ThangmuanlianTonsing, Alone Majhi and Joseph Nehgunjang and Rinit Chatterjee who showcased resilience and composure throughout the grind and pushed the finalists to their limits in a hard-fought final.
Sharing their thoughts after the grand finale, RNTX said:“Close matches, high pressure, and a hard final. We will dobetter next time” – Nungshiyenba Usham – VVitch (Team RNTX Captain)Finishing as 2nd Runner-Up, Sleep Tight Line UpIGL, Abhishek “Ana.”, shared an emotional note following their podiumfinish:“With immense gratitude and pride, we proudly announce ourachievement of securing third position in the ESFI MOBA Legends 5v5 Tournament.
This milestone reflects the dedication, preparation, and relentless teamworkthat each member of our roster and support staff has invested” Congratulating all participants, Lokesh Suji, Director, Electronic Sports Federation of India, said, “We saw an extraordinary response to our MOBA Legends – Season 1 with over 500 teams participating. The level of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship displayed by all teams has been nothing short of remarkable. The MOBA Legends series continues to fulfill our mission of providing structured, nationwide competitive opportunities for emerging talent. A hearty congratulations to the champions, S8UL Esports, and the runner-up , RNTX. We are committed to expanding this ecosystem further and look forward to seeing these teams and many others compete in the next seasons!”
The ESFI National Grand MOBA Season 1 grind not only highlighted top-tier competitive talent but also reinforced the rapid growth and professionalism of India’s esports landscape. With strong participation, high-quality matches, and rising teams making their mark, the grind sets a solid foundation for future national-level MOBA competitions under ESFI.


