State Championships

Why Join?

Community Networking

Connect with state-level eSports enthusiasts, share strategies, build teams, and grow your local network.

Global Exposure

Compete against top players within your state and gain recognition on a regional stage.

Prize and Awards

Win cash prizes, exclusive titles, and local acclaim for your gaming skills.

Game Categories

Battleground Mobile India

Valorant

Chess

E-Football

Free Fire Max

IFES State Esports Championship - Phases & India Diversity

Season 1- Online: Jan–Mar 2026 Season 2- Finals: Apr–Jun 2026

Region	Dates
Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal	2-6 Jan
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat	8-12 Jan
Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand	14-18 Jan
Tamil Nadu	20-24 Jan
Delhi, Rajasthan	26-30 Jan
Maharashtra, Goa	1-5 Feb
North Eastern States	7-11 Feb
Karnataka, Kerala	13-17 Feb
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir	16-20 Mar
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana	22-26 Mar

Chennai

04 Apr, 2026

Ahmedabad

11 Apr, 2026

Lucknow

18 Apr, 2026

Kolkata

25 Apr, 2026

New Delhi

02 May, 2026

Mumbai

09 May, 2026

Guwahati

16 May, 2025

Bangalore

23 May, 2025

Chandigarh

30 May, 2025

Hyderabad

06 Jun, 2025

Delhi with ESCOM

August-September, 2026

Venue: TBD Dates: TBD

Registration Details

Membership in the Ex-Club is mandatory to participate in the IFES State eSports Championship. The Ex-Club membership fee is INR 415 + 18% GST per year, offering perks such as priority access to events and exclusive benefits. This fee is not the championship participation cost. Ex-Club registration is already open as of today, October 11, 2025. The top 25% of teams from each zonal round will qualify for the State Championship Round. Championship participation fees will be announced separately. Players can register to play from their respective state only and are limited to one registration per individual.

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FAQs

Join the Ex-Club now via our official platform, create your team, select your game category, and await championship fee details.

Yes, register separately for each category after joining Ex-Club, but you can only play from your respective state and are limited to one registration.

Each game has specific eligibility criteria; refer to the rulebooks.

Options will be available at discounted rates closer to the event.

Winners receive cash, trophies, and local recognition.

All registered participants who compete receive e-certificates.

Additional Notes

Participants must bring their own gaming setups (tentative).

Detailed rulebooks for each game category are available on our official channels.

Mentors are encouraged to guide student teams, and limited updates to team details may be allowed before the registration deadline—contact support for assistance.

Accommodation options will be listed closer to the event dates, with discounted rates available.

Food stalls and catering will be provided at all venues for participants and visitors.

Visitor passes can be purchased for non-competing attendees.

State Championships