WAVES Esports Championship (WESC 2025) qualifiers will begin in September 2024, with the grand finals happening in February.
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) is getting ready to start the qualifiers for the first-ever WAVES Esports Championship 2024 (WESC 2025). This big event, supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), aims to shake up the esports scene in India. The qualifiers for the tournament are set to begin in September 2024, leading up to a grand finale in New Delhi in February 2025.
What is WAVES Esports Championship 2025?
So, what’s WAVES Esports Championship 2025 all about? Well, the tournament is shaping up to be a major event that will bring together top gamers from across India. Players will compete in popular games like Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), eFootball, and World Cricket Championship (WCC). The tournament will feature team-based competitions in BGMI and solo matches in eFootball and WCC, making it an event that caters the gamers of all kinds.
The ESFI, which has been promoting competitive gaming in India, is behind this exciting venture. With past successes in events like the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Esports Championship, where India got bronze medals, the ESFI is now aiming to boost India's global esports presence with WESC 2025.
Waves Esports Championship Logo reveal.Rendered in a vibrant Ocean Blue, the logo embodies the depth and vitality of the esports community. #esports #indianesports #creators #waves2025 #AVGC@AshwiniVaishnaw @MIB_India @WAVESummitIndia @mansukhmandviya @WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/64rcpeekQw
— Esports Federation of India (@esfindia) September 4, 2024
Vinod Tiwari, President of ESFI, emphasized that WESC 2025 isn’t just about the competition; it’s also about fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and creativity in esports. The event aims to attract a broad range of participants, from casual fans to dedicated gamers, and provides many opportunities for content creation, partnerships, sponsorships, and discovering new talent.
WESC 2025 Logo
The buzz around WESC 2025 got even stronger with the reveal of its official logo. The logo, in a vibrant Ocean Blue, captures the lively and energetic spirit of the esports world.
Lokesh Suji, Director of ESFI and VP of the Asian Esports Federation, shared that the color represents trust, inspiration, and freedom, and is meant to encourage young people to embrace esports and be part of the change in the industry.
Mr. Vinod Tiwari, Deputy Director General of the OCA and President of ESFI, announced the landmark WAVES Esports Championship (WESC 2025).Organized by the @esfindia, WESC 2025 will feature thrilling competitions in eFootball, WCC, and BGMI, with qualifiers starting this Sep. pic.twitter.com/2izltDL6Jp
— Olympic Council of Asia (@AsianGamesOCA) September 9, 2024
WAVES Esports Championship 2025 Qualifiers and Grand Finale
The WESC 2025 qualifiers are set to start in September 2024 and will run until January 2025. For the competition, players of BGMI will team up, while eFootball and WCC will see individual competitors battle it out. The event will peak with a grand finale in New Delhi from February 5 to 9, 2025, where India's top players will compete for the championship title.
More details on game titles, registration, and the tournament format are expected soon. So, if you are interested, you can join the ESFI Discord community for updates: https://discord.gg/esfi.
Beyond Esports: The WAVES Summit
WAVES 2025 isn't just about esports; it's set to be a bigger celebration of creativity and innovation in India.
The summit will feature game development challenges, AI-driven installations, and various events that highlight India's creative and esports potential. The Government of India's "Create in India Challenge – Season 1" will also take place during the summit, giving local talent a global stage to shine and reinforcing India's reputation as a center for media, entertainment, and gaming innovation.