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SuperGaming has announced the Indus International Esports Tournament, with a record-breaking ₹2.5 crore prize pool. Running from October 2024 to February 2025, the tournament will host top Indian and international teams, making it the biggest battle royale event in India’s esports scene.
The Indus International Tournament will run from October 2024 to February 2025 with a ₹2.5 crore prize.
Pune-based game development studio SuperGaming is all set to turn up the heat in the Indian esports scene with the announcement of the Indus International Tournament, boasting a record-breaking prize pool of ₹2.5 crore. This makes it the largest prize pool ever for a battle royale game in India, pushing the country’s esports landscape to new heights.
The tournament is part of SuperGaming’s year-long ‘Clutch India Movement’ esports roadmap, which aims to strengthen India’s presence in the global gaming scene. Kicking off in October 2024 and running until February 2025, the competition will feature top Indian and international teams vying for glory in a series of four tournament phases.
“When we set out to create Indus, our goal was to craft a game that Indian gamers could truly call their own. With the Indus International Tournament, we want to see new heroes rise from our community and take their place in the larger esports ecosystem,” said Roby John, CEO and Co-founder of SuperGaming.
Tournament Phases and Prize Pools
The Indus International Tournament is divided into four phases, each catering to different levels of esports players—from grassroots to professionals.
| Tournament Phase | Dates | Prize Pool |
| Homegrown | Nov 6 – Dec 3, 2024 | ₹15 lakhs |
| Nationals | Dec 4 – Jan 5, 2025 | ₹10 lakhs |
| Powerplay | Jan 6 – Jan 28, 2025 | ₹25 lakhs |
| International | Nov 15 – Dec 30, 2024 | ₹2 crore |
The tournament kicks off with the Homegrown phase, targeting emerging talent and offering a prize pool of ₹15 lakhs. This is followed by the Nationals phase, with a ₹10 lakh prize pool, where semi-professional teams from across India will compete. The third phase, Powerplay, features a ₹25 lakh prize pool and will host professional esports teams.
The final phase, International, invites global teams to compete for the top spot, leading to the Grand Finale in February 2025. The winning team will take home a whopping ₹2 crore, making it one of the richest esports events in India’s history.
Roby John added, “India’s esports landscape is rapidly evolving, and we believe the country is ready to compete on the world stage. Through this tournament, we’re excited to elevate India’s presence in esports and inspire a new generation of players to pursue gaming at a professional level.”
A Mahindra Thar for the MVP!
Adding to the excitement, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament will be rewarded with a brand new Mahindra Thar—making it more than just about prize money. The prize pool and rewards are set to attract some of the best players and teams, both locally and globally.
The registration for the first phase of the Indus International Tournament, ‘Homegrown’, is currently underway, and interested players can sign up through the Indus Discord channel.
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