Tournament Stages
🔹 Stage 1: Pre Quarter Finals
Dates: December 1 – 3, 2025
Total Teams: 64
Structure
- 36 Qualified Teams
- 28 Invited Teams
- 4 Groups × 16 Teams
- 6 Matches per Group
Qualification Rule
- Top 12 teams from each group
- 48 teams advance to Quarter Finals
🔹 Stage 2: Quarter Finals
Dates: December 4 – 5, 2025
Total Teams: 48
Structure
- 3 Groups × 16 Teams
- 6 Matches per Group
Qualification Rule
- Top 8 teams from each group
- 24 teams advance to Semi Finals
🔹 Stage 3: Semi Finals
Dates: December 6 – 8, 2025
Total Teams: 24
Structure
- 3 Groups × 8 Teams
- Round-Robin Format
- 12 Matches per Group
Qualification Rule
- Top 16 teams overall
- Advance to Grand Finals
🔹 Stage 4: Grand Finals
Dates: December 9 – 11, 2025
Total Teams: 16
Match Format
- 3 Matchdays
- 18 Total Matches
- 6 Matches per Day
This stage determines the final standings and prize distribution.
🏆 Prize Pool Breakdown
Total Prize Pool: ₹600,000 INR (≈ $6,682 USD)
📊 Prize Distribution Table
| Placement | Team Name | Prize (INR) | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Vasista Esports | ₹250,000 | $2,784.16 |
| 2nd | Genesis Esports | ₹150,000 | $1,670.50 |
| 3rd | Team G4R | ₹100,000 | $1,113.67 |
| 4th | Revenant XSpark | ₹60,000 | $668.20 |
| 5th–16th | Finalist Teams | Remaining Pool | — |
Note: Teams finishing between 5th and 16th place receive shared prize money as recognition for reaching the Grand Finals stage.
