Kolkata | September 2026: From 21–23 September, NoScope Gaming’s University Esports Championship (UEC) took over Offbeat CCU, bringing together 25+ universities from across India for three days of high-intensity competition, gaming, creators and youth culture. With Techno India University as the host and university partner, the UEC National Finals 2026 brought together some of the country’s strongest university esports teams to battle it out across BGMI, Valorant, EA Sports FC 26 and Tennis Esports.
Following the success of last year’s edition, the 2026 finals marked a successful back-to-back UEC National Finals in Kolkata with Techno India, once again bringing the country’s university esports community together on a national stage.
The championship was an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing university esports ecosystem. Techno India Group and AIC Techno came on board as partners, while the event ecosystem also included MD Computers as the PC Partner, ZOWIE as the Official Esports Display Partner, Offbeat CCU as the Hospitality Partner, Alliance as the Broadband Partner, Outlook Respawn as the Media Partner and Red Bull as the Energy Drink Partner. Teams from universities including VIT Vellore, SRM, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, Delhi University, MAIMS, D.Y. Patil International University, MIT-WPU, ADT University, KL University and ATLAS Skilltech University, among others, travelled to Kolkata, setting the stage for three days packed with competition and community.
Every big match needs a team making sure the game runs without a hitch. At UEC Finals 2026, the organising team handled everything from schedules and player coordination to production, hospitality and the on-ground experience. Working across the clock and mostly away from the spotlight, they kept the championship moving smoothly through three packed days of competition, ensuring that the focus remained where it belonged—the players and the game.
And when the matches began, the leaderboard had plenty of movement. Lovely Professional University (LPU) came out on top as the overall UEC National Champion with 27 points, while MAKAUT finished as the 2nd Runner-up with 25 points and MIT-WPU secured third place with 24 points. This year also introduced an overall ranking system, with universities collecting points across the different gaming verticals and receiving additional points for winning titles. LPU’s consistency across the competition ultimately put them at the top of the standings.
The BGMI competition delivered plenty of high-stakes action, with MAIMS, New Delhi, claiming the championship. MIT-WPU finished second, while MAKAUT secured third place. Yash from DUxSOL was named the UEC BGMI MVP for his standout performance throughout the tournament.
In Valorant, ATLAS Skilltech University emerged as the champions, with iLEAD finishing second and LPU securing third place. Samar from ASU was named the UEC Valorant MVP, adding another individual highlight to an intense Valorant campaign.
Over in EA Sports FC 26, LPU secured the title, followed by Rewa University, MIT-WPU and VIT Vellore. The UEC Tennis Esports title was jointly won by Hriday from VIT Vellore and Adithya from SRM AP, adding another highlight to the championship’s diverse competitive lineup.
For the home crowd, there was another reason to keep an eye on the action. The Techno India Valorant team powered its way into the semifinals, putting the university among the strong contenders on the national stage. The team faced ATLAS Skilltech University in the semifinal, while MAKAUT went up against LPU. Although the title eventually went to ATLAS Skilltech University, Techno India’s semifinal run added another exciting chapter to the university’s presence at the championship.
The action wasn’t limited to the players either. The finals brought together several familiar faces from India’s gaming and creator community. Gyan Gaming joined as the Chief Guest, while Sagnik Roy, Indian Valorant Captain, attended as the Special Guest. Madhuja Gaming, the Playground Season 5 winner, was also part of the celebrations, alongside Antidote from NoScope Gaming and creators including Anish, Don Z, Giga OP (Bhavya from Nebula Esports Bombay), Sriyansh, Rhea, Uma and Prajna. Their presence added another layer of excitement and creator energy to the championship.
The gaming action also spilled into Kolkata’s street culture with Culture X The Jam – Sundowner Battle Games on 22 September at Offbeat CCU. Alongside the cosplay experience, the event featured a 1-on-1 Allstyle Cypher King/Queen, bringing together dancers, DJs and gaming audiences. Rawshan and Royboy judged the battles, with DJ Papapop on the decks. The Cypher added a different kind of battle to an already action-packed UEC experience.
For Mr. Abhinandan Mukherjee, Head of NoScope Gaming, bringing the championship back to Kolkata meant raising the bar once again. “Kolkata delivered again, and Kolkata truly lived the experience once more. It was a big challenge for us to build on what we achieved last time, especially because the previous edition was already a massive show. With the change of venue, we initially knew it would be challenging, but the entire NoScope Gaming team came together to raise the bar and set a new benchmark. I believe UEC Finals 2026 will be remembered as one for the ages.” Abhinandan said.
But beyond the trophies, points and final-day celebrations, the championship was also about giving students a chance to experience esports at a national level. The organisers saw first-hand how strongly participants responded to the opportunity, with players from different teams also coming together to support the larger spirit of competition and community. “We were able to give this platform to these young students, and how much it means to them is our biggest win,” Abhinandan said.
For Techno India University and the wider Techno India ecosystem, UEC Finals 2026 was more than a championship—it was a successful back-to-back edition that built on the momentum of last year’s finals. Across three days in Kolkata, students competed, connected and experienced the growing opportunities within the esports community. With the 2025 edition setting the stage and 2026 once again delivering a massive national final, Techno India’s continued association with UEC reflects the growing space for university esports, where talent, competition and community come together on one national platform.