Germany’s BIG defeated France’s Mousquetaires 3-1 in an electrifying Counter-Strike 2 Grand Final to win the inaugural Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2025. The historic tournament, held November 7-9 at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, marked India’s first state-backed international esports championship with government recognition from Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister.
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Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 7-9, 2025 |
| Venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai |
| Prize Pool | USD 50,000 |
| Teams | 31 countries represented |
| Peak Viewers | 90,000+ concurrent viewers |
| Organizers | SDAT & Skyesports |
Championship Results
BIG delivered commanding performances across four maps—Dust II, Overpass, Inferno, and Train—securing victory before a packed live audience and tens of thousands of online viewers. The finals showcased elite Counter-Strike 2 gameplay with teams that earned their spots through weeks of open qualifiers.
Final Standings:
- Champion: BIG (Germany)
- Runner-up: Mousquetaires (France)
- Third: Deep Cross Gaming (Philippines)
- Fourth: Team Nemesis Asia (Thailand)
- Joint 5th: Team Arise & Wicked Gaming (India)
Government Support Makes History
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin personally awarded the trophy to BIG, marking a defining moment for Indian esports. This direct government recognition legitimizes competitive gaming as an aspirational sporting discipline, with Tamil Nadu leading India’s esports revolution through SDAT’s collaboration with Skyesports.
The championship’s global reach attracted elite teams from Europe, Southeast Asia, and India, establishing a professional standard and sustainable esports ecosystem model.
What’s Next: BGMI Championship
Following the CS2 tournament’s success, the CEGC Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) championship runs November 14-16 at the same venue. India’s top mobile esports teams will compete for a ₹50,00,000 prize pool, continuing Chennai’s momentum as India’s esports hub.
More Coverage: Follow esports tournaments at TechnoSports for ongoing CEGC updates.
Official Info: Check Skyesports for BGMI championship details.
