KRAFTON India is all set to host its first-ever dedicated awards show for the Indian gaming community. The KRAFTON India Awards 2025 will take place on January 9, 2026, at the prestigious JW Marriott Juhu.
This special night is designed to honour the people who shaped Indian gaming in 2025, from content creators and esports players to hosts, casters, and community builders.
A Big Night for Indian Gaming
The KRAFTON India Awards 2025 is a major milestone for the country’s gaming scene. For the first time, KRAFTON is hosting an exclusive platform focused only on India, celebrating excellence across competitive gaming, content creation, and community impact.
The event will be presented by iQOO and co-powered by Flipkart. Fans who cannot attend in person will still be part of the celebration, as the show will be live streamed inside BGMI and on YouTube.
KRAFTON India Awards 2025 Categories
Winners across multiple fields will be announced during the ceremony. The categories include:
- Influencer of the Year
- Best Content Creator of the Year (Male)
- Best Content Creator of the Year (Female)
- Rising Creator of the Year
- Fans Choice: Favourite Creator of the Year (Male)
- Fans Choice: Favourite Creator of the Year (Female)
- iQOO Esports Team of the Year
- Esports Player of the Year
- Best IGL (In-Game Leader) of the Year
- Rookie Esports Athlete of the Year
- Esports Commentator of the Year (Hindi)
- Esports Commentator of the Year (English)
- Esports Host of the Year
- Fans Choice: Favourite Esports Player of the Year
- Social Impact Initiative of the Year
- Communicator of the Year
- KIGI Certificate Ceremony for Cohort 1 Teams
Some awards are decided by a jury, while others are based on fan voting, making the event both fair and community-driven.
Why These Awards Matter
The KRAFTON India Awards 2025 reflect how fast the Indian gaming industry is growing. By recognising talent across different roles, KRAFTON is helping creators and esports professionals gain wider recognition and motivation.
With strong brand support, live streaming inside BGMI, and a long list of respected nominees, this awards show is expected to become a regular and important part of India’s gaming calendar.
All eyes are now on January 9 as Indian gaming gets ready for a night of celebration, recognition, and pride.
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