The Pokemon Unite Asia Champions League (PUACL) 2025 India League is set to make waves in Indian esports, with eight of the country’s top teams officially announced to compete. This first-of-its-kind tournament in India, organized by The Pokemon Company in partnership with Skyesports, aims to highlight India’s growing Unite talent.
The league will not only offer a prize pool of $40,000 but also provide the winning team with a coveted spot at the ACL 2025 Offline Final in Japan. Kicking off in mid-November, the PUACL 2025 India League promises a season packed with exciting matches and marks a major step forward for Pokemon Unite in India.
Pokemon Unite ACL 2025 India League: Participating teams
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Eight top-tier esports groups from India have been selected for the league.
Competing teams include:
- GodLike Esports
- Gods Reign
- Global Esports
- Marcos Gaming
- Reckoning Esports
- Revenant Esports
- S8UL Esports
- True Rippers
These teams will compete eagerly for dominance throughout a rigorous season, culminating in the crowning of the champion team, which will go on to represent India at the Pokemon Unite ACL 2025 Offline Final in Japan.
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Pokemon Unite ACL 2025 India League: Tournament format and schedule
The PUACL 2025 India League kicks off on November 16, 2024, with weekend matchdays leading up to the Playoffs on January 26, 2025. The tournament opens with a Group Stage, using a single-elimination bracket format that will run over seven matchdays.
Each team’s standing in the Group Stage will determine its seeding for the final knockout round in the Playoffs. This final phase will determine the ultimate champion of the India League.
Prize pool breakdown
With a substantial prize pool of $40,000, the PUACL 2025 India League offers strong incentives for competing teams. The prize distribution is as follows:
- 1st place: $16,000
- 2nd place: $8,000
- 3rd place: $6,000
- 4th place: $4,000
- 5th place: $2,000
- 6th place: $2,000
- 7th place: $1,200
- 8th place: $800
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Pokemon Unite ACL 2025 India League: The game's growth in India
The launch of the India League highlights a significant development for the game's esports in India. Working closely with Skyesports since 2022, The Pokemon Company has focused on creating a sustainable and competitive ecosystem for Indian players, resulting in a structured pathway to international tournaments.
Upcoming Winter Open Tournament
To encourage inclusivity and broader participation, an open-for-all “Winter Open” tournament will soon be introduced. This will allow players across India to compete for a chance to join the PUACL Final in Japan alongside the India League champion. This open tournament provides an unprecedented opportunity for aspiring players to test their skills on a global stage.
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With the PUACL 2025 India League just around the corner, Indian esports fans can look forward to a season packed with action and fierce competition, as the country’s best teams aim to make a mark internationally in Pokemon Unite.
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