Results, announcements and the biggest stories in Indian esports, written by the Esport.Social team.
LAST UPDATED · 07 NOV 2026
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has invested in Metasports Interactive, the Hyderabad-based company behind mobile cricket game Hitwicket. The partnership also introduces him as the game's brand ambassador, bringing his cricketing experience into the development and promotion of the title.
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FNATIC has officially parted ways with longtime in-game leader Jake “Boaster” Howlett on November 6, 2026, closing a chapter that began in 2021. The announcement follows the departures of crashies and Alfajer on November 4 and 5, respectively, as FNATIC prepares to rebuild its VALORANT roster for the 2027 season
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Revenant XSpark has brought former Total Gaming Esports players Sohail “AZTEC” Alam and Keshav “WOTA” Reddy into its Free Fire MAX lineup. Announced on November 6, 2026, the move follows the departures of Kunal and Arsh as the organization prepares for its next competitive chapter.
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Google Play Arena is bringing a new multi-title esports competition to India, featuring an advertised ₹4.12 crore prize pool, six prominent esports organizations, and six games. The championship will feature S8UL, GodLike Esports, Orangutan Gaming, Revenant XSpark, Team Apex Gaming, and MS Dhoni's Mahi Clutchers, creating opportunities for aspiring players to compete on a larger stage.
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S8UL Esports representative Jonas “Jonny” Wirth is preparing to compete in the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier in London on November 6–7. The German EA SPORTS FC professional will face international competition as he looks to secure a place in the main tournament.
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Gladiators Esports player Neyo has raised concerns over an alleged theft at BMIC 2026 in Mumbai, claiming that cash and personal belongings went missing from the backstage area. Indian and Japanese competitors were reportedly affected, with CCTV footage said to be under review.
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GodLike Esports faces a major setback ahead of the COD Mobile World Championship 2026 after Flirt, Viper and SkullG were denied visas to Mexico. Flirt confirmed the news on X, expressing disappointment over missing the opportunity to represent India despite weeks of preparation.
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Indian BGMI star Jonathan Amaral Aka Jonathan Gaming has crossed 8 million subscribers on YouTube, marking another major achievement in his career. The milestone reflects his growing influence as both a competitive esports player and one of India's most recognized gaming content creators.
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Nongshim RedForce's NS Evans has drawn attention after referring to Indian BGMI superstar Jonathan as the “Faker of Indian esports.” The recognition came following the Korean team's BMIC 2026 championship victory, highlighting Jonathan's reputation and influence beyond India's competitive gaming scene.
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South Korea’s Nongshim RedForce emerged victorious at BMIC 2026 in Mumbai, finishing with an impressive 233 points, five Chicken Dinners, and 148 finishes. The champions secured ₹30 lakh in prize money and a place in the PMGC 2026 Gauntlet Stage.
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Dubai is entering Fortnite with a new open-world gaming experience featuring its famous landmarks, cultural destinations, and team-based challenges, launching globally on November 11, 2026.
Read full storyFree Fire has returned to India. Garena’s Free Fire India launched on October 28 and is now available to download on the Google Play Store, more than four and a half years after the original Free Fire was blocked in the country in February 2022. Garena had confirmed the launch date a day earlier in a video on the official Free Fire India YouTube channel.
Read full storyIndia will be represented in Honor of Kings at the first Esports Nations Cup, with the national team receiving a Special Invite to the main event in Riyadh. The competition runs from November 24 to 29, with 24 national teams playing for a prize pool of $1.32 million (around ₹12.5 crore).
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The second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2026 is just weeks away. The PGL Major Singapore runs from November 25 to December 13, with 32 teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool. It is the first CS2 Major ever held in Southeast Asia, and the final four days, including the best-of-five Grand Final, take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
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Team SouL are the BGMI Showdown 2026 champions. After a shaky first day, the S8UL-owned squad finished the three-day Grand Finals at Savaaya Convention, Hyderabad on top with 155 points and two chicken dinners, ahead of Gladiators Esports and 8 Bit.
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KRAFTON India and Tesseract Esports bring the BGMI International Cup to the Dome at SVP Indoor Stadium in Mumbai from October 30 to November 1. Sixteen squads will compete for a ₹1 crore prize pool.
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The government-backed Chennai Esports Global Championship returns with BGMI as its focus title. Run by Skyesports, the event starts on November 3 and is expected to wrap up around December 13, with a short break for Diwali.
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Team Apex Gaming lifted the Free Fire MAX India Cup 2026 Fall title at Noida Indoor Stadium, taking home ₹35 lakh from the ₹1 crore prize pool. Resurrection Esports finished second and TSG Pros third.
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Galorys won the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2026 India Regional Finals, beating a 16-team field over three days of online play. GodLike finished as runners-up.
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The second VALORANT Campus Cup will run campus and gaming café qualifiers across India before national online rounds and a one-day National LAN Final. The prize pool is ₹5 lakh.
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India booked its place in the VALORANT main event of the Esports Nations Cup 2026 after a lower-bracket comeback, beating Hong Kong 2–0 in the Asia regional qualifier.
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