Overview
- Registrations are open nationwide from February 21 to March 7, 2026, with entries accepted via ESFI’s official channels and open to all genders.
- NESC 2026 serves as the formal national qualifier, featuring a 30‑day competition to finalize India’s Asian Games esports nominees.
- India plans to contest 10 of the 13 Asian Games titles across eight medal events, offering up to 24 medal opportunities.
- Featured titles include Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, The King of Fighters XV, Pokémon Unite, League of Legends, PUBG Mobile (Asian Games version), Puyo Puyo, Naraka: Bladepoint, eFootball and Gran Turismo.
- Athletes who qualify nationally advance to Asian regional qualifiers scheduled for May through July 2026 to secure final slots for the Games.