Digit and Times Network, India’s premium broadcast and digital network, is set to host SKOAR! College Cup – Delhi Edition 2025 finale, India’s biggest college esports tournament with a prize pool worth Rs 30 lakh. The 2-day esports LAN event will see top college-level esports players from Delhi-NCR compete against each other across two games: BGMI and Valorant, for a total prize pool worth Rs 30 lakh. The event will be organised in partnership with Oppo and SanDisk.
SurveyThe tournament reinforces Times Network’s commitment to accelerating the growth of college esports in the country. The new edition brings together top student gamers from across the capital region for a large-scale, high-intensity competitive showcase.
The 4-month long event has seen participation from over 200 colleges and 2,000+ teams, marking a significant milestone for student esports in India. It saw participation from major cities of Delhi-NCR, including New Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad.
SKOAR! College Cup – Delhi Edition Finale: Date and venue
The SKOAR! College Cup Grand Finale will take place at Bennett University, Greater Noida. The event is ready to transform the venue into a high-energy esports arena for two days. The LAN finale is scheduled across February 19 and February 20, 2026, with Battlegrounds Mobile India and Valorant taking centre stage.
On February 19, the BGMI LAN finale will be hosted, followed by the Valorant LAN finale on February 20. Both finals will be played live on stage using professional tournament setups, giving college players a rare chance to experience esports at a near-professional level.
With a combined prize pool worth Rs 30 lakh, the tournament also reflects the increasing seriousness and competitiveness of college-level esports.
SKOAR! College Cup – Delhi Edition Finale: Finalists and prize pool
After competing for weeks, 18 teams (16 BGMI and 2 Valorant) have earned their spots in the BGMI LAN Finals of the SKOAR College Cup. Among the teams heading into the LAN finals are Aquila from G.B. Pant, Redline from Bennett University, W2R Esports from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Nova XQF from KR Mangalam University, Old Gen from The College of Vocational Studies, BlasterxSharda from Sharda University, Coders 404 from SRM NCR, and T1 from GD Goenka.
Beyond the main stage: What to expect
While the LAN finals remain the headline attraction, the SKOAR presence extends far beyond the main stage. There will be a SKOAR Zone designed as a space where competitive gaming, fan culture, and student engagement come together. The Live BGMI and Valorant finals will be complemented by large screens, professional casting, and interactive fan activities that allow audiences to stay connected to the action throughout the event. There will also be a cosplay contest that attendees can participate in.
Apart from this, you can also expect a range of on-ground experiences, including giveaways featuring gaming merchandise and exclusive SKOAR goodies. For those who want to just enjoy gaming, there will also be an Experience Zone that will feature mini-tournaments and open play challenges, offering students a chance to test their skills in a more casual but competitive setting.
Through this tournament, SKOAR! continues to build a structured, high-impact platform for young gamers and esports aspirants. Students, gaming communities, and esports enthusiasts across India are invited to follow the tournament journey, support their favourite teams, and engage with the broader SKOAR! esports movement.
For match schedules, highlights and updates, follow SKOAR! on Instagram: @skoar.gg
The tournament was unveiled during the recently hosted Digit Zero1 Awards in New Delhi. The event celebrated India’s tech visionaries and highlighted the groundbreaking advancements shaping the country’s technological future, setting the stage for continued innovation and growth.
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