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S8UL to compete in 13 titles at Esports World Cup 2026

S8UL to compete in 13 titles at Esports World Cup 2026

TheNewsMill 2 weeks ago

S8UL will participate in 13 titles at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Riyadh from July 6, marking the highest number of titles entered by an Indian organisation at a global esports event.

The organisation will compete in qualification pathways for Apex Legends, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess, EA Sports FC, FATAL Fury, Fortnite, Honor of Kings, MOBA Legends 5V5, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, and Trackmania, covering PC, console, and mobile platforms.

This involvement demonstrates S8UL’s growing presence across genres including FPS, battle royale, fighting games, sports simulation, strategy, and racing, while reinforcing its aim to establish a global, multi-title esports footprint.

S8UL’s participation follows its selection as a Club Partner by the Esports Foundation for a second consecutive year. As one of 40 leading esports organisations worldwide, S8UL will represent India at one of the largest international competitive gaming stages.

Animesh Agarwal, Co-founder and CEO of S8UL, stated: “Competing across 13 titles at the Esports World Cup this year reflects both S8UL’s long-term vision and the scale of our ambition. Our experience in Riyadh last year gave us a clear understanding of what it takes to compete consistently at the global level. Since then, we have been deliberate in refining our approach- strengthening our foundation, investing in the right talent, and expanding into titles with long-term potential. The focus now is on execution: delivering consistent performances and establishing S8UL as a credible contender across every title we enter.”

The EWC 2026 will run from July 6 to August 23 in Riyadh, featuring a record prize pool of USD 75 million (approx. Rs 700 crore). Over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries will compete across 24 titles. Central to the event is the Club Championship, offering a USD 30 million (approx. Rs 280 crore) prize pool, highlighting the importance of sustained performance across multiple games.

At EWC 2025, after signing a mix of national and international players, S8UL competed in qualifiers across nine titles and delivered strong results, including reaching the Grand Finals in Apex Legends and securing Top 8 finishes in Chess and EA Sports FC. The 2026 campaign expands the organisation's reach with additional titles such as Fortnite, Honor of Kings, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Street Fighter 6, and Trackmania, further enhancing its multi-title capabilities.

Since the start of the year, S8UL has maintained momentum in several games. Its BGMI team won the BGMI India Series 2026 championship, the premier mobile esports tournament in India, while its MOBA Legends 5v5 team triumphed at the Rai Star x Gyan Gaming Cup. Grandmaster Nihal Sarin achieved a major international victory at the Menorca Open, and S8UL’s VALORANT roster won the VCSA Split 1. The Honor of Kings team also secured the Kings Arise India City Tour – Mumbai title. Internationally, S8UL's Apex Legends roster recorded a historic Top 5 finish at the ALGS 2026 Championship, the best-ever for an Indian organisation in the game.

Supported by strong domestic achievements and its largest multi-title campaign to date, S8UL's participation at EWC 2026 represents a significant advancement for both the organisation and India's global esports presence.

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