BIG Wins the Inaugural Chennai Esports Global Championship CEGC 2025
- Sagar Mankar
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Germany’s BIG Clan has officially claimed the Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2025 title, defeating France’s Mousquetaires 3–1 in a thrilling Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Grand Final.
The high-stakes event ran from November 7–9 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, marking a historic milestone for Indian esports. Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister, Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin personally handed over the trophy to the champions.
Hosted by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) in collaboration with Skyesports, this event became India’s first-ever state-backed international esports championship.
With a total prize pool of USD 50,000, CEGC not only offered big rewards but also counted towards the official global standings for CS2.
A Global Battlefield Comes to Chennai
Teams from 31 countries competed across Europe, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, all fighting for a chance to lift the first CEGC trophy. Qualifiers were held worldwide, and only the best squads made it to Chennai.
In the Grand Final, BIG Clan delivered a textbook display of tactical dominance. The four maps, Dust II, Overpass, Inferno, and Train, showcased their incredible form. Despite a tough challenge from Mousquetaires, BIG maintained composure and secured the series 3–1, earning not just the title but also immense respect from fans worldwide.
Final Standings and Prize Distribution
Champion: BIG (Germany) — $30,000
Runner-up: Mousquetaires (France) — $15,000
Third Place: Deep Cross Gaming (Philippines) — $5,000
Fourth: Team Nemesis Asia (Thailand)
5th–6th: Team Arise (India) and Wicked Gaming (India)
As per Skyesports’ data, the tournament peaked at over 90,000 concurrent viewers across YouTube, Twitch, and official watch parties, making it India’s most-watched PC esports event to date.
What’s Next: CEGC BGMI Edition
Following the CS2 success, the CEGC – Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) championship is set to run from November 14–16, once again at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. India’s top mobile teams will compete for a massive ₹50,00,000 prize pool.