Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - July 14, 2025:India's leading esports organization S8UL made a mark on the global stage, finishing 15th overall at the prestigious Apex Legends Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, held in Riyadh. Competing against the best teams in the world, S8UL earned a $20,000 prize and represented South Asia with pride.

Tournament Recap 🎮❤️

Event Dates: July 10–13, 2025   

Format:July 10–11: Two days of Pool Play for 40 teams (20 per pool), with the top 7 from each pool advancing directly to Grand Finals July 12: Last‑Chance Qualifier (20 remaining teams), where 6 more teams earned Grand Final spots  

July 13: Grand Finals, with scoring via Match Point format — the first squad to 50 points claimed victory  

A Solid Global Run

S8UL’s Apex Legends squad — Legacy, Sharky, and Jesko — delivered consistent performances during the group stages and continued to hold their ground in the finals. Despite not making it into the top 8, where Club Championship points were awarded, their 15th place finish is a commendable achievement at a world championship featuring 40 of the world’s finest rosters.In the Group Stage (Pool B), S8UL placed 5th, finishing level on points with Virtus.pro but ahead in kills, showcasing their aggressive and smart plays. Their journey through the tournament was marked by strategic rotations, disciplined zone holds, and some clutch moments.Dominated their Pool Phase by finishing 5th in Pool B, narrowly missing direct qualification to the Finals; advanced to LCQ  In the LCQ on July 12, they fell outside the top 6, just shy of punching their ticket to the Grand Finals.Final placement: 15th overall, earning $20K but no Club Championship points (awarded only to top 8)  

🌍Global Competition, Indian Heart

The competition saw VK Gaming take the championship title, followed by ROC Esports and Ninjas in Pyjamas. While S8UL didn’t break into the top 10, their performance stood out as India’s best showing at this international Apex Legends event — proving that the country is closing the gap with global esports powerhouses. S8UL outperformed major international squads like Virtus.pro, Team Liquid, and FNATIC — a clear assertion of India’s rising power in the global Apex scene Their campaign showcased calculated rotations, aggressive circle control, and clutch firefights that earned global praise from commentators

S8UL’s 15th‑place finish at EWC 2025 is not just historic — it’s a launchpad. With strong backing, cross-title synergy, and growing international exposure, they’re set to challenge for top 8, both in Apex and within the prestigious EWC Club Championship standings.

🎙️ What’s Next for S8UL?

📅 Upcoming Apex Schedule at EWC 2025

After Apex Legends wraps up July 13, the Esports World Cup continues into August with over 24 other titles — but no further Apex events are scheduled .🎮 Next Competitive Apex Event:

The next major Apex international is the ALGS Championship (Season Finale), slated for December 1, 2025 . Expect S8UL to dash into qualifier circuits soon.This result marks a pivotal step for S8UL’s Apex division. With their rising international presence and the support of the Indian gaming community, expectations are higher than ever for future global events. Fans now eagerly await their participation in upcoming ALGS circuits and international LANs.

S8ul Ewc 2025 Upcoming Games 

Parallel efforts: S8UL is also competing in Chess, StarCraft II (with pro GuMiho), EA FC 25, and more — aiming to earn Club Championship points across titles According to their official announcement, S8UL will field rosters in five EWC titles:

- Apex Legends

Chess

- EA SPORTS FC 25

- Tekken 8

Call of Duty: Warzone

♟️ Chess

Players: Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram

Format: Group Stage → LCQ (Last Chance Qualifier) stages from July 24–26  Next Steps: They’ll aim to secure spots into the Finals (July 29–Aug 1, 16-player bracket)  

🌐 EA SPORTS FC 25

Player: Aaron ‘Happy’ Rivera

Currently competing in Play‑ins, fighting for one of four open slots into the the August 7–10 main event ($1M prize pool, 32

-player field)  

🚨 Call of Duty: Warzone

S8UL is also entered in the Warzone LCQ qualifiers, competing through rounds to reach the group stages of late July. Format typically features open qualifiers → closed qualifier → LAN finals  

🧠 StarCraft II & ⚔️ Tekken 8

While not in initial lineup, they’ve confirmed support for Tekken 8; participation details (player names, format) not officially disclosed yet  For StarCraft II, EWC runs July 22–25 (group & playoff rounds, $700K total pool) GuMiho (S8UL’s SCII prodigy) is expected to feature—likely entering via EWC group stage but official confirm

ation pending.

🔜 What to Watch For

Chess: Can India’s Nihal & Aravindh advance to the top 16? LCQ runs July 24–26 FC 25: Happy will navigate intense play‑ins aiming to reach main championship bracket Warzone: Keep tabs on their open qualifier run during the last week of July SC II: GuMiho’s return — will he make it through group stage into finals?Tekken 8: Await reveal of which fighter(s) represent S8UL on the

big stage

📣 Why This Matters

S8UL’s multi-title strategy reflects savvy investment in Club Championship points across games — chasing the coveted top‑16 club rewards. With backing from iQOO, their efforts align with building competitive depth and representing India across global esports pillars .

✅ Keep Tabs On:Final line‑ups (especially for Tekken, SCII)LCQ performance (Chess, Warzone) Group draw announcements & fan expectations

What S8UL Fans Can Look Forward 

ALGS Championship – Dec 1, 2025: S8UL likely vying for qualification through regional circuits

Ongoing EWC Titles: Monitoring their run in Chess, FC 25, StarCraft II, and others, all counting toward Club Points Team Expansion: Continued support from iQOO, and potential signees/additions across existing rostersS8UL fans have plenty to look forward to as the org continues its Esports World Cup 2025 journey across multiple titles. After a solid 15th-place finish in Apex Legends, S8UL is set to compete in Chess (with grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram), EA SPORTS FC 25 (featuring Aaron ‘Happy’ Rivera), Call of Duty: Warzone (through late July qualifiers), and possibly StarCraft II with Korean legend GuMiho, along with a confirmed entry in Tekken 8. Each game presents a fresh opportunity to earn Club Championship points, and with strong showings in these upcoming events, S8UL could rise significantly in the global club rankings — all while flying the Indian flag high on the biggest stage in esports.

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