- The Champion team will qualify for the regional event in Japan.
- Top organizations from the Indian esports scene will engage in hard battles in two stages.
- The growth and presence of Pokemon UNITE in India will again get a push by this event.
The Pokémon Company and Skyesports partnered to announce the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League (PUACL) 2026 – India. Pokémon UNITE is ready to commence its grand regional esports event in March in Japan. Thus, the qualifier event for India is set to launch with 10 participants and a moderate prize pool.
Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 India: Schedule and Format
The event will feature two stages, starting with the Group Stage on the 29th of November 2025. This stage will have 5 match days on different dates, with the fifth day scheduled to take place on the 18th of January 2026.
The top eight teams will qualify for the next stage, King of the Hill Playoffs. The ultimate round will commence on the 31st of January 2026, selecting the one team to represent India in the global scenario. An overview of the schedule looks as follows:
| Stage | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Group Stage Day 1 | November 29, 2025 |
| Group Stage Day 2 | November 30, 2025 |
| Group Stage Day 3 | December 14, 2025 |
| Group Stage Day 4 | January 11, 2026 |
| Group Stage Day 5 | January 18, 2026 |
| King of the Hill Playoffs | January 31, 2026 |
Participating Teams
A total of 10 teams will compete in this event for their desired slots in the regional event. Now, the teams are already locked in, and here’s a list of them:
- Autobotz
- GodLike Esports
- Marcos Gaming
- Meta Ninza
- Reckoning Esports
- Revenant XSpark
- S8UL
- Team Tamilas
- True Rippers
- WELT Esports
Prize Pool
The total prize pool for the India League is $20,000. Apart from the monetary prize, the champion will qualify for the UNITE Asia Champions League 2026. We do not have the exact breakdown of the prize pool. Once we get to know it, we will update this section.
| Team Ranking | Prize Pool |
|---|---|
| TBA | TBA |
Where to watch the Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 India
The event will take place offline. Worldwide fans can enjoy the matches sitting idle at home, on the official Twitch and YouTube channels of the game.
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