In the past few years, the Indian esports scene has experienced a tremendous boom, attracting players across the world. The surge of interest in esports has given rise to various esports organizations or teams, working effortlessly to collectively strategize and execute plays to win across different games. Here is a list of the top esports teams in India to watch for in 2025 and how they look to redefine the gaming landscape.
5 Best Indian Esports Teams In 2025
1] Global Esports
Global esports (GE) has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the Indian esports scene, with a strong focus on team-based games. Winner of BGMI games, the team also invested in multiple titles, including CS, Overwatch, and Valorant. The foundation stone of GE was laid by Rushindra Sinha in 2017.
Key Highlights
- Prize Money: ~US$118,168
- ~49 BGMI tournaments played
- Founded: 2017
- Games: Valorant, BGMI, CS, Overwatch
Major Achievements
- Skyesports SEA Championship – 1st place
- BGMI Masters Series Season 1 – 1st place
- Skyesports Grand Slam – 1st place
GE’s Valorant roster also remains a fan-favourite in the South Asian scene, known for its tactical discipline and consistent international appearances.
2] Godlike Esports
GodLike esports team is another top Indian esports team that is popular for its BGMI, COD, and Free Fire gameplay. This team was founded by Chetan “KronTen” Chandgude and includes many top players like Abhishek “ZGOD” Choudhary and Jonathan “Jonathan” Amaral. They formed a team and won multiple games with their skills and strategies.
Key Highlights
- Total Prize Money: ~US$454,819
- 39 tournaments played
- Games: BGMI, COD Mobile, Free Fire
Major Achievements
- Skyesports Championship 3.0 – 1st place
- CODM World Championship 2023 – 2nd place
- BGMI Pro Series 2024 – 3rd place
GodLike’s aggressive playstyle and individual star power make them one of the most exciting teams to follow in 2025.
3] S8UL Esports
The S8Ul esports team is another top Indian face in video gaming. It was formed by merging two teams, SouL and 8bit, in 2020. It includes the top players like Naman “Mortal” Mathur, Yash “Viper” Soni, and Parv “Regaltos” Singh. These top gamers have gained name and fame for their excellent performance in BGMI gameplay.
Major Achievments
- Won 1st position in Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series – Season 1.
- Won 1st position in BGMI Masters Series Season 3
- Won 1st position in PUBG Mobile India Series 2019
- Won 2nd position in PUBG Mobile Club Open – Fall Split: South Asia.
- Won 1st position in PUBG Mobile Club Open – Spring Split: India.
4] Orangutan Esports
Orangutan Esports, the premier esports organization in India, is a name that has echoed in the history of competitive gaming. The team, which was founded by Yash Bhanusali in 2021, has come a long way from the grass-roots level to play in the top international tournaments and leagues, winning several competitions in Call of Duty: Mobile, BGMI, and Valorant gameplay.
Key Highlights
- Total Prize Money: ~$340,882
- Strong presence in BGMI.
Major Achievements
- VALORANT Challengers 2023 SA Split 2 – 1st place
- Pokémon Unite Championship Series 2023 – 2nd place
- BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025 – 1st place
5] Revenant Esports
Revenant Esports is listed among the top esports teams in India in Valorant matches. A rapidly rising Indian esports organization, it was founded in 2021 by Rohit N Jagasia. With a strong roster of players, the team has put up commendable performances in various tournaments and leagues.
- Total prize money earned $285,000 from 45 tournaments.
- Won 1st position in Pokémon UNITE Championship Series 2022 – India Championship.
- Won 1st position in Esports Premier Series.
- Won 1st position in NODWIN Agni Series.
They were the first Indian team to represent India at the Pokemon Unite World Championship in London.
These esports teams have solidified their position as significant players in the global esports arena. Enjoy reading this, keep following Game Insider Blog.