🗓 Tournament Schedule & Format
Pre Quarter Finals
December 12 – 15, 2025
The tournament kicks off with the Pre Quarter Finals, featuring a massive pool of 64 teams competing across four match days.
- Total Teams: 64
- 32 qualified teams + 32 invited teams
- Teams divided into 4 groups of 16
- Each group plays 6 matches
- Top 8 teams from each group qualify for the Quarter Finals
- Bottom 8 teams from each group are eliminated
By the end of this stage, only the top 32 teams survive to move forward.
Quarter Finals
December 16 – 17, 2025
The competition heats up as the best teams battle for a direct spot in the Grand Finals.
- Total Teams: 32
- Divided into 2 groups of 16
- Each group plays 6 matches
- Top 4 teams from each group qualify directly for the Grand Finals
- Remaining 24 teams move to the Semi Finals
This stage plays a crucial role in separating elite contenders from those fighting for survival.
Semi Finals
December 18 – 19, 2025
Only the strongest teams remain as the Semi Finals introduce a round-robin format.
- Total Teams: 24
- Divided into 3 groups of 8
- Round-robin format
- Each group plays 8 matches
- Top 8 teams overall advance to the Grand Finals
- Remaining teams are eliminated
Every match matters here, with consistency being the key to qualification.
Grand Finals
December 20 – 22, 2025
The championship concludes with a spectacular Grand Finals stage.
- Total Teams: 16
- Total Matches: 18
- 6 matches per day
- Three days of nonstop, high-pressure action
Only one team will rise above the rest to claim the championship title.
💰 Prize Pool Breakdown
The tournament boasts a total prize pool of ₹500,000 INR (≈ $5,522 USD), distributed among top-performing teams and individual achievers.
| Place | Prize (USD) | Prize (INR) | Participant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $2,208.67 | ₹200,000 | TBD |
| 2nd | $1,104.33 | ₹100,000 | TBD |
| 3rd | $828.25 | ₹75,000 | TBD |
| 4th | $552.17 | ₹50,000 | TBD |
| 5th – 16th | Award | — | — |
Individual Awards
MVP (Most Valuable Player)
- Prize: $220.87 / ₹20,000
- Region: India
- Winner: TBD
Most WWCD (Winner Winner Chicken Dinner)
- Prize: $276.08 / ₹25,000
- Winner: TBD
🚀 Final Thoughts
With a structured multi-stage format, top-tier competition, and a lucrative prize pool, the Ultimate Esports Championship 2025 is set to become a landmark event in the esports calendar. From rising stars to established champions, every team will battle relentlessly for glory, recognition, and rewards.
Stay tuned for team announcements, match schedules, and live coverage as the road to the Grand Finals begins!
