India’s presence in global esports continues to grow — and S8UL is leading the charge. The powerhouse organization has officially announced its full roster for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, competing across eight different titles. It’s not just a milestone for S8UL, but a defining moment for Indian esports on the world stage.
Earlier this year, S8UL became the first and only Indian organization to be named an official EWC Club Partner, joining an elite group of global esports giants. With that distinction, they now head to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this July to compete for a slice of the $70 million prize pool — the largest in esports history.
A Global Roster, Backed by Indian Vision
S8UL’s lineup for EWC 2025 spans a diverse range of games and global talent. From strategy to shooters, their presence reflects how far Indian esports infrastructure has evolved:
- Apex Legends: Sharky, Jesko, Legacy
- Call of Duty: Warzone: Trikempathy, Braxtvn, Ryda
- Chess: Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram
- EAFC25: Jonny, Happy
- Fatal Fury: Yurikov
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang: MobaZane, FwydChickn, Hoon, ZIA, Shark, Bestplayer1
- Starcraft II: GuMiho
- Tekken 8: Sephiblack, Nino
It’s a roster made up of both Indian champions and international talent, signaling S8UL’s strategic pivot from regional success to global competition.
India’s Growing Footprint in Global Esports
The Esports World Cup is more than just a tournament — it’s an eight-week global festival of competitive gaming. Last year’s edition drew 500 million online viewers and 2.6 million live attendees, and 2025 is poised to be even bigger.
For India, S8UL’s participation isn’t just symbolic — it’s proof that Indian esports can compete at the highest level. With India already making waves in games like BGMI and Free Fire, this move into international formats like Apex Legends, Mobile Legends, and even Chess marks a new phase of growth.
From Content Kings to Global Contenders
Known for winning three consecutive ‘Content Group of the Year’ awards at the Esports Awards, S8UL has long been a content and community force in India. But with EWC 2025, they’re now aiming to dominate competitively on a world stage.
As Indian esports shifts gears, S8UL’s ambition and global presence could very well inspire a new wave of homegrown talent to think bigger — and aim higher.