EA FC 26 PlayStation India Cup: Top 8 Finalists, Format, Date, and Prize Pool

The EA FC 26 PlayStation India Cup is heading into its final showdown, featuring the top 8 finalists who will battle for a shot at the title and a ₹4,00,000 prize pool.

EA FC 26 Play Station India Cup
EA FC 26 PlayStation India Cup: Top 8 Finalists, Format, Date, and Prize Pool | © Nodwin Gaming

NODWIN Gaming has announced the top 8 finalists for the LAN Finale of the PlayStation India Cup featuring EA SPORTS FC 26. After a fierce online qualification phase with nationwide weekly qualifiers and double-elimination playoffs, the best of India’s EA FC 26 competitors have emerged ready to compete in the national final at Delhi Comic Con.

Who Made It to the Top 8 in FC 26 PlayStation India Cup?

The eight finalists stepping onto the LAN stage on December 6-7, 2025, at the NODWIN Gaming Arena, NSIC Grounds, New Delhi, are:

  • Charanjot Singh
  • Afnan Khan
  • Karman Tikka
  • Chaitanya Singh
  • Amaanuddin Warsi
  • Saransh Jain
  • Aditya Chadha
  • Jahaan Khan

These players showcased exceptional skill during the double elimination, best-of-2 (home and away) format of the online phase to secure their spots in the grand finale.

FC 26 PlayStation India Cup Tournament Format

The LAN Finale will follow the same Double Elimination, Best-of-2 format spread over two days. This structure allows players a fair chance to make a comeback even after an early loss. Across the intense matches, the top player will eventually claim the prestigious title of the PlayStation India Cup 2025 Champion.

What makes this format especially thrilling is the back-and-forth nature of the 'home & away' matches, emphasising both skill and strategy under high pressure.

Prize Pool and Venue

This year’s PlayStation India Cup features a prize pool of ₹4,00,000.

Beyond the cash rewards, all eight finalists will receive official PlayStation merchandise, including the highly coveted PlayStation DualSense Edge controller, a well-deserved token honouring their journey to the finals.

The finals being held at the iconic Delhi Comic Con within NODWIN Gaming’s dedicated esports arena elevate this competition to a unique level.

Fans attending have the chance to witness live esports action, engage with their favourite players, participate in community meet-ups, and dive into exclusive hands-on PlayStation experiences. It’s a celebration of gaming culture and competitive spirit under one roof.

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