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Mumbai, India
19-22 March 2026
The Gateway of India, Mumbai
Over four days, Mumbai welcomed 48 elite athletes from 19 countries — rising from a global field of 78 nations, to compete for global honours at the Global Esports Games Mumbai, the pinnacle of the Global Esports Federation’s flagship competition.
From 19–22 March 2026, 19 national teams went head-to-head in Dota 2 and Clash Royale, delivering a high-stakes World Finals shaped by Regional Qualifiers across continents. Alongside the competition, GEFcon26 Mumbai brought together leaders, innovators, and communities from across the esports ecosystem, adding depth, dialogue, and forward-looking perspective to the week’s events.
Staged in collaboration with eFlag Corp and the Government of Maharashtra, the event marked the debut of the Global Esports Games in India, uniting elite competition, global voices, and the electrifying energy of Mumbai on one world stage.
“Mumbai is not just hosting the future of esports. Mumbai is helping define the future of the global digital economy.”
~ Sir Paul J. Foster,
President & CEO, Global Esports Federation
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.
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.
The Program
19
March
4.00pm
6.00pm
GEFcon26 Mumbai
Global Esports Games Mumbai
Opening Ceremony
20
March
10.00am
1.00pm
5.30pm
Dota 2 Competition
Dota 2 Competition
Welcome Reception
Hosted by Sir Paul J. Foster,
President & CEO, Global Esports Federation
21
March
10.00am
1.00pm
Dota 2 & Clash Royale Competition
Dota 2 & Clash Royale Competition
22
March
10.00am
11.30am
1.00pm
2.00pm
5.00pm
Dota 2 Lower Bracket Finals
Clash Royale Lower Bracket Finals
Clash Royale Grand Finals
Dota 2 Grand Finals
Global Esports Games Mumbai
Victory Ceremony
GEF Flag Handover Ceremony
Program
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Global Esports Arena Mumbai at MMRDA Grounds
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098, India
Nations are beginning to recognize that their greatest natural resource is their youth.
~ Dr. Melita N. Moore,
Vice President & Chair, GEG Coordination Commission
Global Esports Federation
On 19 March 2026, Mumbai hosted GEFcon26, the flagship global summit of the Global Esports Federation.
The Global Esports Federation leadership and Board brought 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 Shri 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 powerful, innovative, 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.
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
Global Esports Arena Mumbai (GEAM)
The iconic MMRDA Grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex is reimagined as the Global Esports Arena Mumbai (GEAM) — a purpose-built stage for the world’s premier esports competition.
One of Mumbai’s largest outdoor event and exhibition venues, the MMRDA Grounds sits at the heart of the city’s financial and technology district. Managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the venue is part of a wider convention complex designed to host large-scale international events and public gatherings.
As GEAM, the space evolves into a high-energy esports arena — welcoming athletes, fans, and communities from around the world for an unforgettable Global Esports Games experience.
