Google Play Arena Brings EWC-Style Esports Event to India With Top Organisations

Indian Mobile gaming is set to reach new heights after Google announced the new event, Google Play Arena, on October 23, 2026. Closing the gap between grassroots and professional esports athletes, Google Play Arena is a multi-game tournament featuring top professional clubs.
Google India announced this event through a YouTube teaser; it also has an exciting ambassador and club owner in the form of former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. The former Indian captain has endorsed a club in the tournament as one of the biggest faces in the country, and will play a huge role in the Google Play Arena promotions. Here is everything you need to know about Google Play Arena games, teams, along with the key dates of the event.

Google Play Arena Brings Top Indian Organisations Under One Roof

Organised by Google and NODWIN Gaming, Google Play Arena is a tournament featuring clubs that will compete in six mobile games. The tournament is integrated with a club format, as seen in popular leagues like Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), as players aged at least 18 from India can participate for free in Google Play Arena.

Amateurs and professionals can sign up and compete under one roof in Google Play Arena, and compete. NODWIN Gaming may manage the operations of the tournament.

List of All Games Being Featured at Google Play Arena Games

Unlike any single game-based tournament, the tournament focuses on multiple games. The Google Play Arena games lineup consists of six games featuring different genres like MOBA, battle royale shooters like BGMI, and sports simulation titles like FC Mobile. Here is the list of all Google Play Arena games that will feature in the tournament:

The long list of games will bring in diverse eyeballs and viewership. So, if you play any one of these five games, you can select your favourite club and compete for them in Google Play Arena. Having said that, you can check your club options next.

All Google Play Arena Teams and Clubs

Six teams will be take part as the Google Play Arena clubs, and six unique trophies will be on the line. While some of the clubs are part of grassroots programs, competitors from Esports organisations will also be seen at the tournament. Here are the Google Play Arena teams, including Dhoni’s ambitious group and others:

One of the main highlights of the Google Play Arena roster is the grassroots program led by Dhoni under the title “Mahi Clutchers”. Instead of going with the already renowned players, Dhoni will build Mahi Clutchers from the scratch to compete against some of the best in business!

Google Play Arena Schedule and Tournament Details

The Google Play Arena will be conducted in three phases, and here are the exact dates and details:

How to Register for Google Play Arena: Step-by-Step Guide

• The player has to be at least 18+ and an Indian citizen.
• Open the Google Play Store and visit the official Google Play Arena hub.
• Select your Game title from the six games available.
• Complete your free Sign-Up by submitting your in-game details without any cost or entry fees.

Along with the mainstream tournament, Google Play Arena will also bring in exclusive rewards and special community unlocks as well. It is set to build new bridges in the indian esports industry, as we can see some strangers make a name for themselves through the platform. Keep an eye on our Sportsdunia Gaming tab for more updates on Google Play Arena and news from the industry!