Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) reveals titles

The flagship Esports initiative of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, the Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC)announced two major tournaments featuring Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) And Mobile Battlegrounds India (BGMI) in collaboration with Skyesports. Both will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium this November, marking one of the most ambitious esports celebrations ever in India.

Tamil Nadu Government to organize Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC)

CEGC-Counter-Strike 2 will take place from November 7 at Gbringing together the best teams of India, Southeast AsiaAnd Europe compete for a A prize pool of 50,000 USD.

This prestigious tournament will be part of the Valve Regional Rankingsmaking it one of the key events to watch out for and positioning Chennai as an up-and-coming destination for global esports. Registrations are open in all three regions, with the top two teams from each qualifier qualifying for the playoffs in Chennai.

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CEGC BGMI event

THE CEGC-BGMI the tournament will follow from November 14 to 16featuring India’s leading mobile esports teams competing for national glory and market share. 50,00,000 INR jackpot. Details on the tournament format, prize pool and invited teams will be revealed soon.

THE Opening ceremony on November 7 will bring together global stakeholders, government officials and esports executives to inaugurate the championship. This moment will mark the start of a new chapter in India’s esports journey, making Chennai a hub connecting local talent to global opportunities.CEGC this is not a one-off tournament; it is the foundation for the long-term global expansion of esports in India. It combines community, culture and competition to build sustainability rather than a fleeting spectacle.

An official initiative of Government of Tamil NaduEnvisioned by the honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, it represents a historic milestone as the first international esports championship supported by the Indian state government.

Dr Atulya Misra IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Welfare and Sports Development Departmentsaid “Tamil Nadu takes pride in pioneering the convergence of technology and sport. After successfully integrating esports into the Chief Minister’s Trophy, we are now ready to showcase our state’s prowess on the world stage. This historic initiative is aligned with the vision of the honorable Deputy Chief Minister, Thiru. Ingandhi Stalin, promote emerging and futuristic sports disciplines and empower the masses of the state youth demographic.

J. Meghanatha Reddy IAS, Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)added, “Tamil Nadu is proud to champion this new era of esports by India. The Chennai Esports Global Championship reflects our vision of making the state a global esports destination while creating opportunities for young gamers, creators and professionals. Beyond competition, this will strengthen sectors like broadcasting, production and creation of content, generating jobs and promoting the growth of our creativity economy.”

Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesportssaid, “The Chennai Esports Global The championship is more than an event. This is India’s declaration that we are ready to build, hosting and maintaining a global esports ecosystem rooted in local talent and creativity. With with the support of SDAT, we aim to make Chennai a bridge between Indian esports and global stage, much like how the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia became a global hub for the industry. »

By combining competition, culture and tourism, the CEGC will deliver a festival-style experience celebrating both gaming and Tamil Nadu’s heritage, while positioning India in the global esports landscape.