NODWIN Gaming has announced the Top 8 finalists that have qualified for the PlayStation India Cup LAN Finale featuring EA SPORTS FC 26. The online phase of the tournament featuring nationwide weekly qualifiers followed by intense double-elimination playoffs has officially concluded. India’s best EA SPORTS FC 26 competitors have battled through a Double Elimination, Best-of-2 (Home & Away) format to secure their place at the national final.
Top 8 Finalists for the PlayStation India Cup – EA SPORTS FC 26
The Top 8 players who will now advance to the LAN Finale at Delhi Comic Con, NSIC Grounds, New Delhi on December 06–07, 2025, are:
| Sr. No. | Name |
| 1 | Charanjot Singh |
| 2 | Afnan Khan |
| 3 | Karman Tikka |
| 4 | Chaitanya Singh |
| 5 | Amaanuddin Warsi |
| 6 | Saransh Jain |
| 7 | Aditya Chadha |
| 8 | Jahaan | Khan |
PlayStation India Cup Featuring EA SPORTS FC 26 Grand Finale
These eight contenders will compete in the LAN Finale, which will follow a Double Elimination Best-of-2 format across two days. This will culminate in the crowning of the PlayStation India Cup 2025 Champion. All eight qualifiers will also receive the PlayStation DualSense Edge controller as part of their finalist rewards.
NODWIN Gaming will host the grand finale inside the NODWIN Gaming Arena at Delhi Comic Con. This gives fans the chance to witness live esports action, engage in community interactions, and enjoy exclusive hands-on PlayStation experiences.
This year’s PlayStation India Cup will deliver the most competitive edition yet, backed by a ₹4,00,000 prize pool, official PlayStation merchandise for finalists, and national prestige on the line.
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said: “EA SPORTS FC 26 sits at the intersection of sport, and gaming culture, making it one of the most influential titles globally. The console community in India may be niche, but it is a deeply committed and premium segment that engages with the game at a higher level of skill and fandom. The PlayStation India Cup captures this culture perfectly. It brings together players who see FC 26 as a true pop culture moment shaped by global football and a passionate community. Hosting the finale at Delhi Comic Con lets us tap into that broader youth energy and showcase console esports on the stage it deserves.”
Fans can follow the entire tournament journey through exclusive influencer content, live match coverage, behind-the-scenes updates, and on-ground action straight from Delhi Comic Con 2025.