PlayStation India Cup EA SPORTS FC 26 Announces New Champion

PlayStation India and NODWIN Gaming are pleased to announce that Charan Jot Singh has been crowned the national champion of the PlayStation India Cup featuring EA SPORTS FC 26 at the NODWIN Gaming Arena inside Delhi Comic Con.

The online phase of the tournament featuring nationwide weekly qualifiers followed by intense double-elimination playoffs officially concluded prior to the finals. India’s best EA SPORTS FC 26 competitors battled through a Double Elimination, Best-of-2 (Home & Away) format to secure their place at the national final. These eight contenders subsequently competed in the LAN Finale, which also followed a Double Elimination Best-of-2 structure across two days, culminating in the crowning of the PlayStation India Cup 2025 Champion. All eight qualified participants also received the PlayStation DualSense Edge controller as part of their finalist rewards.

Following two days of high-stakes competition at Delhi Comic Con, Charan Jot Singh secured the championship title after a decisive series against Aditya Chadha, while Karman Singh Tikka finished third following an impressive lower-bracket push. The matches featured tactical play, close aggregate scores, and decisive second-leg turnarounds, making this one of the most competitive editions of the tournament to date.

The total prize pool was ₹4,00,000. In addition to a DualSense Edge Controller each, Charan Jot Singh received ₹1,20,000, Aditya Chadha received ₹80,000, and Karman Singh Tikka took home ₹50,000.

Speaking at the conclusion of the tournament, Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said: “Congratulations to Charan Jot Singh and all the finalists for delivering an outstanding level of competition this year. The PlayStation India Cup is an important step towards boosting and promoting console esports in India, providing a platform for players to showcase their skill and grow their presence while fostering a stronger, more connected community. It’s encouraging to see such a passionate crop of players coming together around EA SPORTS FC 26.”

Across both days, Delhi Comic Con attendees witnessed competitive console esports live on stage, alongside community interactions, creator participation and hands-on gameplay with the latest PlayStation experiences. National audiences also tuned in through livestreams, match clips and behind-the-scenes social content.

Fans can continue following NODWIN Gaming and PlayStation India channels for additional tournament highlights, post-event coverage and upcoming esports announcements.