Top 8 Finalists Announced for PlayStation India Cup EA SPORTS FC 26 LAN Finale
- Sagar Mankar
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NODWIN Gaming has officially revealed the Top 8 finalists for the PlayStation India Cup LAN Finale featuring EA SPORTS FC 26. After weeks of nationwide qualifiers and intense double-elimination playoffs, the online phase has wrapped up, setting the stage for one of India’s biggest console esports showdowns.
The journey to the finals wasn’t easy. Players had to battle through a Double Elimination, Best-of-2 (Home & Away) format, proving their consistency and skill across multiple rounds. Now, the top competitors are ready to face off at the Delhi Comic Con LAN Finale, scheduled for December 6–7, 2025, at the NSIC Grounds in New Delhi.
The Top 8 Finalists
Here are the names you’ll want to remember heading into the grand finale:
Charanjot Singh
Afnan Khan
Karman Tikka
Chaitanya Singh
Amaanuddin Warsi
Saransh Jain
Aditya Chadha
Jahaan Khan
What’s at Stake
The LAN Finale will run across two days, sticking to the Double Elimination Best-of-2 format. At the end of it all, one player will be crowned the PlayStation India Cup 2025 Champion.
Beyond the title, there’s plenty to play for: a ₹4,00,000 prize pool, exclusive PlayStation merchandise, and the prestige of being recognized as India’s top EA SPORTS FC 26 competitor. All eight finalists will also receive a PlayStation DualSense Edge controller as part of their rewards.
The Bigger Picture
According to Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming:
“EA SPORTS FC 26 sits at the intersection of sport, and gaming culture, making it one of the most influential titles globally. The console community in India may be niche, but it is a deeply committed and premium segment that engages with the game at a higher level of skill and fandom. The PlayStation India Cup captures this culture perfectly. It brings together players who see FC 26 as a true pop culture moment shaped by global football and a passionate community. Hosting the finale at Delhi Comic Con lets us tap into that broader youth energy and showcase console esports on the stage it deserves.”