KRAFTON India is preparing for one of the biggest moments in the country’s esports scene. The first ever KRAFTON India Awards 2025 will be held on January 9, 2026, in Mumbai. This event will honour the top esports stars, new rising players, coaches, creators, and teams that have helped shape gaming in India. It is the first time KRAFTON India is hosting a national awards show fully focused on the esports community.
What This Event Is About
The awards aim to highlight the hard work of the Indian gaming ecosystem. From top BGMI pros to fresh grassroots talent, the show will shine a light on everyone who contributed to esports growth this year. The main goal is simple: show that esports is now a serious career path in India and celebrate the people who make it possible.
Partnership With iQOO and Flipkart
For the 2025 edition, iQOO has joined as the title sponsor. Since iQOO is known for making strong gaming phones, its involvement adds extra value to the event. Flipkart has also partnered as the “co-powered by” brand and will help push the awards to a wider audience through its digital channels. Both partnerships show how gaming, tech and online shopping brands are now closely linked in India’s esports market.
What To Expect at the Ceremony
KRAFTON India has not announced the award categories or the nominees yet. But fans can expect a mix of categories that cover:
- top esports athletes
- breakthrough players from the grassroots scene
- coaches and analysts
- creators and streamers
- organisations that built strong esports teams
This awards night is expected to create a strong stage for Indian players, as it adds more respect and recognition to the esports profession.
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Why This Event Matters
The KRAFTON India Awards 2025 is not just a celebration. It is also a message that India’s esports scene is growing fast. With more brands entering the space and more players taking up gaming seriously, the event can inspire the next generation. It also sets a clear standard of excellence for teams and creators who want to shine in the coming years.
A Step Forward for Indian Esports
With this first edition, KRAFTON India is taking a big step in building a long-term future for esports. Fans, players and creators across the country will be watching closely as the nominations and categories are revealed.
More updates about the event, nominees and special guests will be shared soon.
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