The Delhi Esports Open Championship 2025 concluded successfully at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), setting a new benchmark for competitive gaming in the National Capital Region
The event witnessed a record 4250 participants from Delhi and NCR, making it one of the first state-centric Esports tournament hosted after the passing of the gaming bill.
Organized under the aegis of the Federation of Electronic Sports Associations India (FEAI), a national esports organisation with presence in 27 states and union territories. The Delhi Championship was hosted under the Delhi state association – the Indraprastha Esports Association. The championship featured six competitive titles:
● BGMI: 710 Teams (3550 individuals)
● EA FC 25: 140
● Real Cricket: 110
● eChess: 250
● eFootball (Mobile): 160
● Street Fighter 6: 40
The event witnessed the presence of Shri P.V.N. Madhav, BJP State President, Andhra Pradesh, as the Chief Guest at the Grand Finale and encouraged the young esports athletes who had qualified after multiple rounds of intense competition.
Winners:
BGMI: 1st: GODSENT ESPORTS; 2nd: ΤΕΑΜ ΚΑΝΕΚΙ; 3rd: TEAM CATALYST
EA FC 25: 1st: Sahil Chaudhary, 2nd: Madhusudan; 3rd: Satyam Jha
Real Cricket: 1st: Abhay Chaudhary; 2nd: Aditya Soti; 3rd: Abhay Chaudhary
Chess.com: 1st: Mikki Juria; 2nd: Naman Wadhwa; 3rd: Viraj
eFootball (Mobile): 1st: Aditya Gusain; 2nd: Nikhil Peter; 3rd: Parth
Street Fighter 6: 1st: Santosh Shukla
Shri P.V.N. Madhav, BJP State President, Andhra Pradesh, said, “The Government of India’s recognition of Esports as a legitimate sport marks a transformative milestone. With the 2027 Esports Olympics on the horizon, I’m confident India will shine on the global stage, driven by our incredible talent. Esports is no longer just entertainment — it’s a gender-neutral, aspirational career for our youth. The Online Gaming Bill, banning betting and promoting skill-based gaming, is a progressive step forward. Congratulations to Shri Vaibhav Dange ji and the Indraprastha Esports. Association for this championship. We will soon launch the Andhra Esports Association and a respective state-wide talent identification program. India’s digital and competitive gaming ecosystem is set for remarkable growth.”
Shri Vaibhav Dange, Founding Director, FEAI and President, Maratha Esports Association, said, “At FEAI, with our players-first approach, we have been tirelessly committed to the growth and promotion of Esports, focusing on building a strong grassroots ecosystem. From our legal efforts in the Supreme Court to our continued advocacy, we’re proud to see the Government of India pass the Online Gaming Bill 2025— a landmark step that clearly distinguishes between real money gaming and Esports. I congratulate all the players for their dedication and hard work. Give your best, never give up, and success will follow. Make India proud on the global stage! My Heartfelt commendations to the Indraprastha Esports Association for organizing such a wonderful event”
Shri Anupam Yadav, Director, Indraprastha Esports Association and Founding Member, FEAI, said, “Indraprastha Esports Association proudly hosted the inaugural Delhi Esports Open Championship, under the aegis of FEAI. This marks just the beginning of our mission. We are committed to organizing many more such Championships to foster the growth of Esports in the Delhi-NCR region, to train and empower players to become the champions of tomorrow”
Shri Abhishek Issar, Director, Indraprastha Esports Association and Founding Member, FEAI said, “Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has always supported the growth of Esports in India, and FEAI is proud to be building a strong grassroots ecosystem to realize that vision. Tournaments like Khelo India Youth Games or regional initiatives like the Maharashtra Esports Open Championship and the Delhi Esports Open Championship are vital in identifying top talent and nurturing future medal-winning champions who will make India proud on the global stage – be it the Asian Games or the 2027 Esports Olympic Games.”
Event Impact
The championship not only provided a competitive platform for emerging esports talent but also demonstrated Delhi’s potential to become a national hub for esports development. With a prize pool of INR 1.5lac it was a Championship that honoured talent across NCR. All participating players will be issued a certificate of recognition by FEAI and a detailed performance update will be submitted to the Sports Department of the Government of Delhi.
FEAI endeavours to formalise such convenings with the respective state sports departments to build player confidence and that of their wards in this new age sport. Such tournaments are aimed to formalise talent identification programs.
With esports gaining global recognition and events like the Esports Olympic Games 2027 announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), this championship served as a stepping stone for preparing Delhi’s youth for international stages.
The tournament also highlighted the rapid growth of the esports ecosystem in India, which already boasts over 500 million gamers and a thriving industry encompassing game development, broadcasting, event management, and professional training opportunities.
About the Organizers
● Federation of Electronic Sports Associations India (FEAI): The national body for esports in India, driving policy adoption, competitive tournament structures, and player development initiatives.
● Indraprastha Esports Association: State-level organization promoting esports events and talent development in Delhi and NCR.
● UNIV Esports: Driving for esports initiatives in multiple states, specializing in policy- driven esports development and tournament execution at regional, state and national levels.