S8UL created history after they were selected as a Club Partner by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) for the Esports World Cup 2025. They became the first and only Indian team to earn this honour.

S8UL will stand alongside the 40 best esports teams picked from across the globe. This is a testament to the team’s dominance, fan base, and impact in esports.        

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They have been a dominant force in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Pokemon UNITE. Over time, the team has expanded into Valorant and Call of Duty: Mobile. S8UL has also set its sights on Latin America, Europe and Southeast Asia. S8UL is the home of over 25 of India’s leading gaming creators. They are playing a key role in shaping the Esports scenario of the nation. There has been a massive impact of the organisation globally. They have earned back-to-back awards for Esports Content Group of the year.

What did the co-founder have to say?

Animesh Agarwal, who is the CEO and Co-founder of S8UL was happy with this opportunity. He said, “Being selected as an EWCF Club Partner for the Esports World Cup 2025 is not just a monumental achievement for S8UL. It is a defining moment for Indian esports on the global stage. I am personally proud of this because it speaks to the years of hard work put in by everyone here at S8UL and the support of the incredible community that we have built.

 It is indeed a great opportunity – it gives creators, players, and the entire organisation a chance to bring out content, talent, and passion to a worldwide audience.” He further added, “Being part of this group of the world’s 40 leading esports orgs comes with a sense of responsibility.

S8UL: Showcasing India’s Gaming Talent

We are here to showcase India’s exceptional gaming talent, elevate our fans’ experience, and push the boundaries of what’s possible for Indian esports.” Hans Jagnow, the Director of Club and Player Relations from Esports World Cup Foundation, had his say. “India is home to one of the world’s most passionate and rapidly growing gaming communities, and S8UL joining the EWCF Club Partner Program as a member is a significant moment for Indian esports.

Over the last years, S8UL has built a globally recognised powerhouse – not just in esports, but in gaming culture across the region. We are excited to see them bring their energy and talent as one of the leading esports content groups to the Road to EWC25.”

What’s in store for the Esports World Cup?

The Esports World Cup 2025 will be held later this year. With a prize pool of around $60 million, this is the biggest e-sports event in the world. Last year, over 1,500 players from 200 teams competed for the prize. This attracted a huge global audience of 500 million viewers, out of which 10.5 million viewers were from India.

This edition will feature a diverse lineup of top-tier competitive titles across multiple genres. Already, 23 popular titles have been included. These include Chess, Valorant, Honor of Kings, Counter Strike 2, EAFC25, Dota 2, League of Legends, PUBG: Battleground, and more.