The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 India Playoffs will take place on 31 January 2026. The stakes are high, as the winner of the tournament will earn the right to represent India at the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 Finals, scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan, in March 2026.
Several top Indian Pokémon UNITE teams will be in action, including GodLike Esports, Revenant XSpark, Reckoning Esports, True Rippers, and more. Along with national pride and an international slot, teams will also battle for a $20,000 prize pool.
Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 India Playoffs Format and Match Schedule
The India Playoffs will follow a King of the Hill format.
- Teams placed 7th and 8th in the regular season will compete in the opening match
- The winner advances to face the next higher-seeded team
- This continues until the final stages of the tournament
Round 1
- Welt Esports vs Team Tamilas
Round 2
- S8UL Esports vs Round 1 Winner
Round 3
- MetaNinza vs Round 2 Winner
Round 4
- True Rippers Esports vs Round 3 Winner
Quarterfinals
- Revenant XSpark vs Round 4 Winner
Semifinals
- Godlike Esports vs Quarterfinals Winner
Grand Finals
- Reckoning Esports vs Semifinals
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PUACL 2026 India Prizepool Distribution
| Place | USD | Qualifies To | Team |
| 1st | $5000 | PUACL Finals | TBD |
| 2nd | $4500 | TBD | |
| 3rd | $3500 | TBD | |
| 4th | $2000 | TBD | |
| 5th | $1500 | TBD | |
| 6th | $1500 | TBD | |
| 7th | $1000 | TBD | |
| 8th | $500 | TBD | |
| 9th | Autobotz Esports | ||
| 10th | Marcos Gaming |
Where to watch the Playoffs?
Fans can enjoy all matches of the PUACL 2026 India on the official YouTube channel of Skyesports.
About the PUACL 2026 Finals
The PUACL 2026 Finals will take place from 28 to 29 March 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, featuring 16 teams. These teams will fight for the prestigious title and the massive prize pool of the $200,000.