The Pokémon UNITE ACL 2025 India League is set to kick off as a first-of-its-kind partnered league, featuring eight of India's leading esports organizations. Organized by The Pokémon Company in collaboration with Skyesports, the league is part of the broader Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League (PUACL) 2025, with matches running from November 16, 2024, to January 26, 2025.
Participating Teams:
- GodLike Esports
- Gods Reign
- Global Esports
- Marcos Gaming
- Reckoning Esports
- Revenant Esports
- S8UL Esports
- True Rippers
Format & Schedule
Teams will compete across eight matchdays, featuring a Group Stage followed by Playoffs. The Playoffs on January 26, 2025, will determine the league champion, who will secure a spot in the Pokémon UNITE ACL 2025 Offline Final in Japan.
Prize Pool
The $40,000 prize pool is distributed as follows:
- 1st: $16,000
- 2nd: $8,000
- 3rd: $6,000
- 4th place: $4,000
- 5th place: $2,000
- 6th place: $2,000
- 7th place: $1,200
- 8th place: $800
Future Opportunities
Alongside the league, an open-for-all Winter Open is also planned, allowing any Indian player to compete for a chance to represent India in Japan.
This event is a significant step for Pokémon UNITE in India, opening doors for Indian talent to compete on a global stage while promoting a competitive ecosystem within the country.