S8UL is the only Indian org selected for Esports World Cup Foundation’s Club Partner Program 2025 among 40 top global teams

S8UL takes another historic leap for Indian esports, stepping onto the global stage yet again!

In a landmark development, S8UL has been selected as a Club Partner by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) for the upcoming EWC season, 2025, making history as the first and only Indian team to earn this honor. Handpicked as one of just 40 best esports organizations worldwide, S8UL stands alongside the biggest names in global esports- a testament to the team’s dominance, fan power, and sheer impact in gaming and esports. With this, S8UL continues to elevate Indian esports on the global stage.

A dominant force in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Pokémon UNITE, S8UL has now expanded into VALORANT and Call of Duty: Mobile (COD:M). The organisation has also set its sights on Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Europe, growing its presence in international esports markets. Already established as a top esports org in India, its selection into the EWCF Club Partner Program further anchors S8UL’s position as a key player in the global esports space.

Blending esports dominance with mainstream entertainment, S8UL is home to over 25 of the country’s leading gaming creators, as it continues to play a key role in shaping India’s gaming culture. The organization’s impact has been recognized globally, earning back-to-back Esports Awards for Esports Content Group of the Year and recognition at the MOBIES Awards.

“Being selected as an EWCF Club Partner for the Esports World Cup 2025 is not just a monumental achievement for S8UL- it’s a defining moment for Indian esports on the global stage. I am personally proud of this because it speaks to the years of hard work put in by everyone here at S8UL and the support of the incredible community that we have built. It’s indeed a great opportunity- it gives our players, creators, and the entire org a chance to bring our content, talent, and passion to a worldwide audience” said Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO of S8UL. “Being part of this group of the world’s 40 leading esports orgs comes with a sense of responsibility. We are here to showcase India’s exceptional gaming talent, elevate our fans’ experience, and push the boundaries of what’s possible for Indian esports.”

“India is home to one of the world’s most passionate and rapidly growing gaming communities, and S8UL joining the EWCF Club Partner Program as member is a significant moment for Indian esports,” said Hans Jagnow, Director of Club & Player Relations, from the Esports World Cup Foundation. “Over the last years, S8UL has built a globally recognised powerhouse —not just in esports, but in gaming culture across the region—and we’re excited to see them bring their energy and talent as one of the leading esports content groups to the Road to EWC25 and tell exciting stories around and beyond the 2025 Esports World Cup to the Indian esports community. “

Set to take place in Riyadh later this year, the Esports World Cup 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest esports event in history. With an unprecedented prize pool and a stacked lineup of global teams, the tournament promises to be nothing short of legendary. Last year’s edition saw over 1,500 players from 200 teams competing for a jaw-dropping $60 million (INR 500 crore) prize pool, attracting a global audience of 500 million viewers—including 10.5 million viewers from India.

For S8UL, this tournament is more than just another challenge- it’s a defining moment. As the org prepares to join the world’s best on this stage, it carries the ambition of creating something monumental for the nation where it was born and has thrived in recent years. Indian esports & gaming is no longer on the sidelines—it’s here, ready to compete, and S8UL is leading the charge.

About S8UL Esports:

S8UL is a global name in esports and gaming content, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Combining championship-winning teams with world-class content creation, we are shaping the future of gaming on both national and international stages. Our BGMI and Pokémon Unite rosters dominate the competition, while our recent expansion into Valorant marks our growing presence in global esports.

Beyond esports, S8UL is a three-time winner of the Esports Content Group of the Year at the Esports Awards, recognised for revolutionising gaming content. Our state-of-the-art S8UL Gaming House 2.0 is among the world’s most advanced creator hubs, home to 25+ of India’s top gaming creators, setting new benchmarks for content and innovation.

We’ve collaborated with over 250 global and regional brands, including IQOO, Monster Energy, Lenovo, Netflix, Krafton, Red Bull, and Gillette. As the first Indian esports org to win the MOBIES Global Impact Award, S8UL is more than just a gaming organisation—it’s a movement pushing Indian esports onto the global map with cutting-edge production, visionary mentorship, and worldwide recognition.

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About The Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup (EWC) is a premier annual sporting event and global celebration of competitive excellence and esports fandom. The competition features a unique cross-game format that pits the world’s top esports clubs against one another for the largest prize pool in esports history. The inaugural EWC in 2024 featured 1,500 elite athletes and 200 clubs from 100 countries. They competed in 22 tournaments across 21 games for a $60 million prize pool. The eight-week competition and festival drew 500 million viewers online and saw 2.6 million people attend. Returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the summer of 2025, the EWC will bring gaming and esports communities together again to crown the next Esports World Cup Club Champion. Esports worldcup.com