Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League PUACL 2026 – India League Announced
- Sagar Mankar
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The Pokémon Company has confirmed the return of the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League with the launch of the PUACL 2026 India League, a $20,000 online competition that will decide India’s representative for the international offline finals in Yokohama, Japan.
PUACL 2026 India League Returns
The PUACL 2026 India League serves as the official qualifier for the PUACL 2026 Offline Finals, which will take place at the Yokohama Buntai Arena.
Players and fans are once again seeing a familiar partnership, as Skyesports, one of India’s leading tournament organisers, will oversee full execution of the India League.
Participating Teams
A total of 10 top-tier esports organisations from across India will compete this season. The invited teams include:
Autobotz
GodLike Esports
Marcos Gaming
Meta Ninza
Reckoning Esports
Revenant XSpark
S8UL
Team Tamilas
True Rippers
WELT Esports
Last year, GodLike Esports lifted the India League trophy and earned their place at the PUACL Finals in Japan. Although the team exited during the group stage, their run marked a high point for Indian representation on the global Pokémon UNITE stage.
Format and Schedule
The league features a five-day Group Stage, followed by a King of the Hill Playoffs for the top eight teams. The structure is designed to maintain competitive pacing while giving teams multiple chances to adapt and climb the leaderboard.
Group Stage Schedule
Day 1: November 29, 2025
Day 2: November 30, 2025
Day 3: December 14, 2025
Day 4: January 11, 2026
Day 5: January 18, 2026
Playoffs
King of the Hill: January 31, 2026
The winning team will claim the biggest share of the $20,000 prize pool and secure the single India slot for the offline finals in Japan, where they will face top teams from across Asia.
Official Statement From Skyesports
In an official announcement, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, said:
“Pokémon UNITE has built a strong and passionate competitive community in India, and the return of the Asia Champions League gives our teams another platform to show what they are capable of. We are proud to execute the India League once again and to provide a clear path for Indian players to compete at the highest level in Asia. This league showcases the quality of talent we have in the ecosystem and the growing opportunities for teams and professionals who are committing themselves to the title. With ten leading organisations competing, the stage is set for an exciting season and we look forward to sending a representative from India to the global finals.”
Where to Watch
All matches will be broadcast live on official Pokémon UNITE and Skyesports streaming channels.