Sunday, January 18th, 2026

E-Sports National Championship returns in February with record prize pool



KATHMANDU: The second E-Sports National Championship, organized by the E-Sports Association Nepal (ESAN) and managed by Nepal Plays, is set to take place on February 20 to 22.

The championship is offering the highest prize pool seen in Nepali e-sports so far.

President of ESAN, Anjan Dhamala announced that the competition will feature popular five e-sports games like e-football, Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, Dota 2 and Valorant.

The qualifying rounds will take place online, while the final rounds will be held physically at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.

The finals will see eight players competing in e-football, 16 teams in PUBG Mobile, two teams in Mobile Legends, and four teams each in Dota 2 and Valorant.

ESAN said the championship boasts a prize pool of Rs 2.5 million, the largest amount ever offered in Nepali e-sports.

Winners and runners-up from the five categories will receive prizes.

Registration for the championship, which opens on January 4, is free and can be done through the Khalti app. Players interested in participating can register via the app.

ESAN also said actor and director Nischal Basnet has been named the brand ambassador for the championship.

Publish Date : 04 January 2025 16:56 PM

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of

No alternative to polls to resolve political issues, Coordinator Prachanda says

KATHMANDU: Coordinator of Nepali Communist Party Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’

NCP finalizes candidates for nine constituencies in Koshi province

KATHMANDU: Following Sudurpashchim, the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) led by

US Embassy Creator’s Mela 2026 starts in Chitwan

CHITWAN: Creator’s Mela 2026 started today (Saturday) at Hotel Siraichuli

NCP announces candidates from Sudurpashchim for upcoming election

DHANGADHI: The Nepali Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal