Bengaluru, Feb. 27 -- The Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Esports Championship (NEC) is making its much-anticipated debut at Bengaluru GAFX 2025 from February 27 to March 1, 2025.

Backed by the Karnataka government and organised in partnership with ABAI, the tournament is a major step in the state's push to establish itself as a powerhouse in competitive gaming, headlined by Counter-Strike 2--one of the world's most popular esports titles, a Skyesports Souvenir release said.

Following open qualifiers nationwide, the top four teams--Flashback Gaming, Big W, Victores Sumus, and Gods Reign--are now set to battle for the national title at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru. With a prize pool of INR 5 lakhs, the tournament will showcase Counter-St...