Indian esports is about to witness its biggest moment yet. S8UL has become the first and only Indian organization to represent India at the Esports World Cup 2025, and they’re not just participating—they’re dominating qualifications across multiple titles.
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The Historic Achievement
With a record-breaking $70 million prize pool, the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh represents the pinnacle of global esports competition. S8UL has secured grand finals spots in Apex Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), and EAFC 25—a feat no Indian organization has achieved before.
Qualified Teams & Prize Breakdown
| Game Title | S8UL Players | Prize Pool | Competition Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Legends | Sharky, Jesko, Legacy | $2 million | July 10-13 |
| MLBB | MobaZane, FwydChickn, Hoon, ZIA, Shark, Bestplayer1 | $3 million | TBA |
| EAFC 25 | Jonas Wirth (Jonny) | $1.5 million | August 7-10 |
Star Players to Watch
Apex Legends Squad: The all-Australian lineup features team captain Rick Wirth (Sharky), who won the ALGS Championship in 2022. They qualified by finishing top-five with 109 points in the challenging APAC South Pro League.
MLBB Powerhouse: Led by Michael Cosgun (MobaZane), this world championship-experienced roster dominated the NACT Spring Season, defeating Area 77 4-2 in the grand finals.
EAFC 25 Champion: Jonas Wirth (Jonny) from Germany secured his spot by reaching the Virtual Bundesliga 2024-25 top four, building on his previous championship victories.
More Indians in Contention
The qualification story doesn’t end there. Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram will compete in Chess qualifiers (July 24-26), while Pyung Jae Koh (GuMiho) battles in StarCraft II qualifiers this weekend.
Why This Matters for Indian Esports
S8UL’s success represents more than tournament victories—it’s validation of India’s growing esports ecosystem. As a three-time winner of the Esports Content Group of the Year award and the first Indian org to win the MOBIES Global Impact Award, S8UL is elevating the entire region’s profile.
The Mumbai-based organization has collaborated with 250+ global brands including Red Bull, Netflix, and Monster Energy, proving Indian esports can compete at the highest commercial levels.
The Road Ahead
With competitions spanning July to August 2025, Indian fans will have multiple opportunities to witness history. The Club Championship awards $27 million to top organizations, with winners claiming $7 million—stakes that could transform Indian esports forever.
Follow the action and support Team India’s esports champions as they compete for glory in Riyadh.
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