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Featuring a total prize pool of USD 70 million (around ₹598 crore), the EWC 2025 is shaping up to be the largest event in esports history. For S8UL, this is more than just another LAN; it’s a massive chance to prove India’s place in the global gaming arena.

 Indian esports org S8UL is making serious moves ahead of this year’s Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With three confirmed grand final entries, Apex Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), and EAFC 25, the team is set to represent India on one of the biggest stages in global competitive gaming.

EAFC 25: Jonny leads the charge, Happy still in the race

Representing India in EAFC 25 is Germany’s Jonas Wirth, better known as Jonny. He made it to the FC Pro 25 World Championship after finishing top four in the Virtual Bundesliga 2024–25. He took three of his four group stage games, cruised through the knockouts, and will now fight it out from August 7 to 10 (IST) for the USD 1.5 million (₹12.5 crore) prize pool.

Aaron Rivera (Happy) isn’t far behind. After winning three FC Pro 25 Open Cups in the LATAM North region, he’s made it to the Play-Ins. He’ll be up against 47 other players to grab one of the last four EWC slots.

Apex Legends team locks in spot for EWC midseason playoffs

Sharky’s name should ring a bell; he won the ALGS Championship back in 2022. The squad is now set to play the ALGS Midseason Playoffs at the EWC from July 10 to 13 (IST), where 40 top-tier teams will go head-to-head for USD 2 million (₹17.2 crore).

S8UL’s Apex Legends trio, Rick Wirth (Sharky), Benjamin Spaseski (Jesko), and Tom Canty (Legacy) , booked their spot through the ALGS 2025 Split 1 Pro League (APAC South). The format was brutal: triple round-robin, 30 top teams. But they held their ground, finished in the top five with 109 points, and earned their EWC ticket.

MLBB squad dominates NACT to qualify for MSC at EWC

S8UL’s MLBB team secured their grand final berth after a strong run in the NACT Spring Season. The roster, Michael Cosgun (MobaZane), Ian Hohl (FwydChickn), Jang Seong-hun (Hoon), Ziameth-Jei Caluya (ZIA), Vo Trung (Shark), and Carlos Ortega Vega (Bestplayer1), sealed the win with a 4–2 victory over Area 77 in the finals.

Now, they’ll head into the 16-team MLBB Mid-Season Cup (MSC) 2025 at the EWC. It’ll follow a double elimination format and close with a best-of-7 grand final. Prize? USD 3 million (₹25.6 crore).

Not done yet: Other S8UL names still in contention

Not everyone made it just yet. S8UL’s Warzone squad barely missed out, falling short by just three points in the NA qualifier. But the org still has talent lined up across other titles:

Fighting games: Marcoantonio Malpica (Yurikov – Fatal Fury), Arja Gamoori (Sephiblack – Tekken 8), and Nino Schwarz (Nino – Tekken 8) are still in qualifiers.

Chess: Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram will fight for EWC spots in the Last Chance Qualifier from July 24–26 (IST).

StarCraft II: Pyung Jae Koh (GuMiho) plays the global qualifier on June 21–22 (IST).

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