In a Grand Final that had everyone on the edge of their seats, S8UL Esports has been crowned the VALORANT Challengers South Asia (VCSA) 2026 Split 1 Champions — defeating Revenant Xspark in a nail-biting 3-2 series and walking away with a ₹9,00,000 prize pool.
S8UL’s Valorant Tournament Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | VCSA 2026 Split 1 |
| Champions | S8UL Esports |
| Grand Final Result | S8UL 3–2 Revenant Xspark |
| Semifinal Result | S8UL 2–0 Asterisk |
| Prize Pool Won | ₹9,00,000 |
| Format | Round-robin + Playoffs (8 teams) |
| Team Captain | Ganesh Gangadhar (SkRossi) |
| Roster Builder | Mithul Nayak (8bit Binks) |
The Road to Glory
S8UL’s championship run wasn’t just about talent — it was about composure under pressure. After a commanding performance in the league phase, they swept Asterisk 2-0 in the semifinals without breaking a sweat. The Grand Final was a different beast entirely.
Going up against Revenant Xspark — one of South Asia’s most dangerous rosters — the series stretched across all five maps with both teams trading blows and momentum at every turn. When it mattered most, S8UL held their nerve on the decisive map and closed it out 3-2 to lift the trophy.
It’s the kind of clutch performance that separates good teams from great ones.
What the Win Means for S8UL
This title isn’t just a trophy — it’s a statement. VCSA serves as the official pathway into the broader VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) ecosystem, meaning strong performances here directly influence a team’s trajectory toward international competition.
For S8UL — India’s only esports organisation competing across 11 different titles and a Club Partner in the Esports World Cup — this victory reinforces their standing as the region’s frontrunner heading into Split 2 and beyond.
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What the Team Said?
Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO of S8UL: “Winning VCSA Split 1 is a big moment for us, especially given how competitive the circuit has become. The team showed incredible composure in a high-pressure final — this is just the beginning of what we aim to achieve this season.”
Ganesh Gangadhar (SkRossi), Team Captain: “Final matches like these test your mentality as much as your skill, and I’m proud of how the team stayed focused in the crucial moments. Winning Split 1 gives us confidence, but we know the season is long.”
S8UL’s Growing Esports Empire
| Achievement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Titles competed in | 11 (BGMI, VALORANT, Free Fire, CoD Mobile & more) |
| Esports Content Group of the Year | 4-time winner — Esports Awards |
| Brand collaborations | 250+ including IQOO, Netflix, Red Bull, Krafton |
| Esports World Cup | India’s only Club Partner organisation |
| Creator Hub | S8UL Gaming House 2.0 — 25+ top creators |
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What’s Next?
With Split 1 wrapped, S8UL now sets its sights on VCSA 2026 Split 2, where sustained performance across the season will be the key to unlocking higher tiers of international competition. The roster — shaped by 8bit Binks and led on the server by SkRossi — is clearly hitting its peak at exactly the right time.
South Asian VALORANT is growing fast, and right now, S8UL is at the top of it.
