In the biggest stage in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – the Esports World Cup 2025 has kicked off, and S8UL Esports is the talk of the town. For India, this Indian Esports organization is their representation on the Esports global stage, with players competing in multiple titles. The EWC 2025 has over 2,000 players from 84 nations, a $70 million prize pool, and a seven-week tournament that S8UL needs to compete in and survive.
S8UL Esports: India’s Trailblazer in Esports World Cup 2025
The S8UL Esports team has made their mark on Esports, as they are the only Indian organization to be named Club Partner by the Esports World Cup 2025. That title isn’t just thrown around for prestige – it also means major financial back, automatic qualification in tournaments that are happening in EWC. But most of all: the global recognition that S8UL is deserving of.
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S8UL’s Multi-Game Representation
S8UL Esports have a wide portfolio of games that they are competing in, ranging from strategy-heavy chess to high energy shooters and football simulators. They are present at:
- Apex Legends: This battle royale favorite is directly qualified on the squad. It is important to note, however, that the team is composed of Australian players – though they are representing S8UL’s prestigious name.
- EA FC 25: Aaron Rivera known as “Happy”, a Mexican player representing S8UL, could get one of the last play-in chances in the FC Pro 25 happening in EWC 2025.
- Chess: Indian Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram are also vying through the Last Chance Qualifier that will be held between July 24 and 26, in search of EWC wins.
Beyond the S8UL direct roster, the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2025 champions, Aryan x TMG Gaming, have qualified for EWC 2025. They will be competing, however, in the PUBG Mobile World Cup 2025 after winning BMPS. They’re not part of S8UL, but they are worth mentioning to showcase India’s powerhouses in the Esports gaming scene.
iQOO Sponsorship Fuels the Mission
S8UL Esports has partnered with iQOO, a leading smartphone company, wherein iQOO is to become the official title sponsor of S8UL in their EWC 2025 campaign at Riyadh. The widened partnership, which follows their already established relationship with Team iQOO SOUL (the Battlegrounds Mobile India team of S8UL), will feature the iQOO brand and involve watch parties during EWC and an open gaming house to fans.
Chess Icons Representing India
Although Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram are sponsored by S8UL Esports, chess at EWC has also invited some Indian powerhouses from different organizations.
- R. Praggnanandhaa is one of the most well-known Indian young Chess players that will be representing Team Liquid.
- Besides him, Arjun Erigaisi is taking part in the Chess warfare, representing the Gen.G.
While both are not affiliated with S8UL, their inclusion puts a spot on the increasing international importance of India in the sporting game of Chess.
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S8UL Esports Legacy in Indian Mobile Gaming
Before S8UL could even make it to a global stage like the Esports World Cup, they already created a tapestry of achievements that made them the organization they are today. They are especially prominent in the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) scene. Beyond that, however, they’ve gained many awards:
- Esports Content Group of the Year (Esports Awards): S8UL won this prestigious global award consecutively for three years in 2022, 2023, and 2024. This shows their major impact in gaming content, led by their Indian player roster of talented content creators and streamers.
- MOBIES Global Impact Award: They are the first Indian Esports organization to hold this international honor in 2023. This just shows how they’ve got this unmatched influence that’s propelled them now to the global Esports stage.
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Final Thoughts
The organization has shown a strong combination of veteran talent, multi-game capability, and high-level sponsorship. S8UL Esports continues to give everyone a very strong reason as to why India belongs on the international Esports stage. Their presence at the Esports World Cup 2025 is not just symbolic, it is the statement with intent. Be it chess boards or the digital battlegrounds, they are flying high with the Indian flag.
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