Digit and Times Network at Digit Zero 1 Awards announced the SKOAR! College Cup Delhi Edition 2025 giving a boost to India’s vibrant esports landscape. It’s an ambitious and large-scale tournament that places India’s rising student gaming talent in the spotlight. Supported by technology partners Oppo and SanDisk, the championship carries a prize pool of Rs 30 lakh, easily making it one of the biggest collegiate esports events ever held in the country.
The Delhi Edition thus represents a bold step in Times Network’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of Indian esports athletes. With competitive gaming fast becoming a mainstream cultural force, the tournament aims at channeling this momentum into offering college students a high-visibility stage that actually mirrors professional esports environments.
The championship will focus on two of the nation’s most celebrated titles, VALORANT and BGMI. Both games enjoy massive popularity and have shaped the modern esports scene in India. By choosing these titles, the organisers aspire to create a spectacle that uniquely blends strategy, teamwork and high-intensity gameplay.
Over 200 colleges across Delhi-NCR will take part in the event, bringing over 2,000 teams together. Teams from New Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad will compete through different rounds that are specially designed to test skill, consistency and resilience. This will be a great stepping stone for many students toward professional esports careers.
The multi-stage format will culminate in a grand finale scheduled for February 2026. The concluding event is expected to draw heavy attention from gaming communities, esports organisations and tech enthusiasts across India. The top qualifying teams will battle for the championship title in what organisers describe as a “high-voltage showdown” that will celebrate the best of collegiate esports.
Beyond competition, SKOAR! aims to build a dynamic ecosystem where young gamers find mentorship, exposure and a sense of community. The organisers expect the tournament to energise student gaming clubs, online communities and esports fans nationwide. Supporters can follow match schedules, highlights and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram via @skoar.gg.
The announcement was made during the Digit Zero1 Awards in New Delhi, an event dedicated to honouring India’s technology innovators and pioneering advancements. The unveiling of the SKOAR! College Cup added a strong esports dimension to the celebration of India’s tech future.
Further details about the tournament are available on digit.in and timesnetwork.in.