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Mumbai, India
19-22 March 2026
The Gateway of India, Mumbai
The Global Esports Games Mumbai World Finals is the culminating stage of the Global Esports Games — the flagship international competition of the Global Esports Federation.
From 19–22 March 2026, Mumbai will host national teams and esports athletes from around the world as they compete for global honours in Dota 2 and Clash Royale. Following Regional Finals across multiple continents, 24 countries and territories will advance to the World Finals stage.
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Staged in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, the event marks the first time the Global Esports Games will be hosted in India, bringing together elite competition, global communities, and the vibrant youth energy of Mumbai.
About the Titles
Dota 2 is one of the world’s most iconic esports titles, developed by Valve. It is a 5-versus-5 multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) where two teams compete on a shared battlefield, each player controlling a unique hero with special abilities.
Over the course of a match, players gain experience, strengthen their heroes, and coordinate strategies with teammates. The ultimate objective is to destroy the opposing team’s Ancient, the central structure located deep within their base.
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Known for its depth, teamwork, and high-skill gameplay, Dota 2 delivers intense matches that reward strategy, precision, and collaboration—making it a thrilling competition at the Global Esports Games Mumbai World Finals.
Clash Royale is a fast-paced, real-time strategy mobile game that combines deck-building, tactical gameplay, and head-to-head competition. Players assemble decks of cards featuring iconic characters, troops, spells, and defenses from the Clash universe, deploying them strategically to outmaneuver opponents in short, high-intensity matches.
The objective is to destroy the opponent’s towers while defending your own, with each match testing players’ timing, decision-making, and strategic adaptability.
At the Global Esports Games Mumbai World Finals, athletes will compete in this dynamic title where every move can shift the battle and every match can determine the path to victory.
Program
Thursday, 19 March 2026
MMRDA Grounds
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098, India
On 19 March 2026, Mumbai hosts GEFcon26 — the flagship global summit of the Global Esports Federation.
The Global Esports Federation leadership and Board bring together government, industry, and sport at a defining moment for the digital generation. With 180 Member Federations worldwide, the GEF stands at the center of a rapidly evolving ecosystem — advancing governance, integrity, athlete pathways, and sustainable economic growth across esports.
Under the leadership of The Honorable Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, this gathering underscores India’s pivotal role in the next digital economy. Esports is no longer emerging — it is a global infrastructure.
GEFcon26 Mumbai is where strategy becomes action — aligning policy, investment, and innovation to build a trusted, values-based ecosystem grounded in equality, diversity, fair play, inclusion, and innovation.
From Mumbai to Los Angeles, the Global Esports Federation continues to lead a world connected through esports.
Keynote Address
The Honorable Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister
Maharashtra
Keynote Address
Sir Paul J. Foster, KStJH
President & Chief Executive Officer
Global Esports Federation
Strategic Announcement
Advancing the Global Esports Ecosystem
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Panel
India's Digital Generation: Skills, Identity & the New Esports Ecosystem
Panel
Esports as Global Infrastructure: Governance, Trust & the Next Digital Economy
MMRDA Grounds
Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
About the Venue
The MMRDA Grounds is a large outdoor event and exhibition venue located in Bandra Kurla Complex, one of Mumbai’s major business and commercial districts.
Managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the venue forms part of a broader convention and exhibition complex designed to host large-scale international events, exhibitions, and public gatherings. The exhibition centre includes an indoor exhibit area of approximately 4,355 square metres, alongside expansive outdoor grounds suitable for major events.
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Situated in the heart of Mumbai’s financial and technology hub, the venue provides convenient access for participating teams, partners, and spectators attending the Global Esports Games Mumbai World Finals.
