The Electronic Sports Federation of India (ESFI) has officially opened registrations for eFootball (Mobile) Phase-1 for the Waves Esports Championship 2025 (WESC25). Indian citizens are invited to register by November 11, with the main tournament set to begin on November 14. All matches will be held online, with live streaming for the quarterfinals and beyond on the ESFI YouTube channel.
WESC25 forms part of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) summit. Its winner will get the opportunity to represent India in eFootball (Open) at the prestigious Asian Esports Games (AEG) in Bangkok, Thailand, organised by the Thailand Esports Federation and sanctioned by the Asian Esports Federation (AESF) and Thailand’s Ministry of Sports.
The AEG will showcase various esports disciplines, including Arena of Valor (Open) and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Female), and will be held from November 25 to 29, 2024, with the eFootball competition slated for November 27 and 28.
Commenting on the occasion, ESFI President Vinod Tiwari said: “As we kick off the Waves Esports Championship 2025, we’re not only celebrating the spirit of competitive gaming but also providing an incredible platform to showcase India’s top talent on a continental stage. WAVES represents the growing synergy between esports, innovation, and creative technology in India. The opportunity for our eFootball champion to represent India at the Asian Esports Games in Bangkok is a testament to the immense potential of our players. We’re looking forward to seeing our nation’s talent shine on such a prominent stage and make India proud in the global esports landscape.
The WAVES summit, taking place from February 5 to 9, 2025, features 25 unique challenges, including game development contests and AI installations, highlighting India's creative talent. Part of the Government of India's ‘Create in India Challenge - Season 1,’ WAVES seeks to position India as a global leader in media, entertainment, and gaming, with the WESC25 providing gamers a platform to showcase their skills and compete nationally and internationally.
As the governing body for esports in India, ESFI has been at the forefront of promoting competitive gaming, playing a pivotal role in events like the Asian Games 2018, 2022 and the Commonwealth Esports Championship 2022, where India secured bronze medals and was placed fifth for League of Legends. Having affiliations with International Esports Federation, Asian Esports Federation and Global Esports Federation, ESFI is committed to elevating India’s presence in the global esports landscape.
