16th September 2026: CyberPeace has announced the CyberPeace National Esports League 10.0 (CEL 10.0), its flagship national esports championship, to be held in Ranchi on 19–20 September 2026, with prizes pool of INR ₹2,00,000.
But CEL 10.0 is designed to be about much more than winning.
Being organised on the eve of the International Day of Peace, the championship will bring competitive gaming together with cybersecurity, online safety, digital well-being and responsible digital citizenship under the theme:
“Responsible Gaming for a Safe Digital Future.”
This year’s edition carries a deeply personal significance for the CyberPeace community. CEL 10.0 is being organised in the cherished memory of Late Shri V. K. Roy, Director, CyberPeace Café, honouring his association with CyberPeace and his belief in the power of technology, learning and innovation to empower people and communities.
Where Competition Meets Purpose
Gaming has evolved far beyond entertainment. It is today an ecosystem of professional competition, technology, creativity, content, communities and emerging careers.
At the same time, the rapid growth of online gaming has created a new set of digital challenges. Gamers increasingly encounter phishing, account takeovers, identity theft, financial scams, cyberbullying, toxic behaviour, privacy risks and threats to digital well-being.
CEL 10.0 will bring these two worlds together — the excitement of esports and the responsibility of being a digital citizen.
Alongside competitive esports tournaments, the two-day championship will feature creator and influencer engagement, cybersecurity and online-safety sessions, responsible gaming campaigns, gaming experience zones, cosplay and fan engagement, community activities, interactive brand experiences and a digital innovation showcase.
The championship is expected to bring together professional players and teams, gaming communities, streamers, content creators, students, esports organisations, technology companies, educational institutions and cybersecurity professionals from across India.
Play Hard. Play Fair. Play Safe.
Major Vineet Kumar, Global President, CyberPeace, said:
“CyberPeace Esports League 10.0 is particularly close to us because this edition is being organised in memory of Late Shri V. K. Roy. We honour his association with CyberPeace by bringing young people together around something he deeply valued — technology as a force for learning, innovation and positive social impact.”
He added:
“Esports is no longer just entertainment. It is becoming a powerful platform for innovation, teamwork, creativity, entrepreneurship and digital careers. But the growth of gaming must also be accompanied by greater awareness of cyberbullying, fraud, account security, privacy, digital well-being and ethical conduct. Through CEL 10.0, we want to show that competitive excellence and responsible digital citizenship can grow together.”
India’s gaming ecosystem is expanding rapidly, powered by a young population, widespread digital connectivity, a mobile-first economy and a thriving creator ecosystem. This growth also makes it increasingly important to equip young gamers with the knowledge and habits needed to navigate digital spaces safely.
Through CEL 10.0, CyberPeace will promote practical awareness around cyber hygiene, account and identity protection, privacy, secure gaming practices, fair play, digital well-being and respectful online behaviour.
A League Built Around a Bigger Idea
CEL 10.0 follows the successful completion of CyberPeace Esports League 9.0 and marks the next chapter in CyberPeace’s efforts to use gaming as a platform for cybersecurity awareness, youth engagement and responsible digital participation.
While prizes worth up to ₹2 lakh will recognise outstanding competitive performance, the larger ambition is to build a community in which players can compete fearlessly while participating responsibly.
Every battle is an opportunity to compete with skill.
Every match is an opportunity to play fair.
Every player has the power to make the gaming ecosystem safer.
The championship will also provide emerging esports talent with national-level exposure and create opportunities for meaningful engagement between gamers, creators, educational institutions, technology companies, industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals.
As esports continues to gain recognition globally, CyberPeace believes India has an opportunity to become not only a powerhouse of gaming talent, but also a global example of safe, ethical and responsible esports.
CEL 10.0 therefore seeks to build a movement around three simple principles:
Play Hard. Play Fair. Play Safe.
Through the championship, CyberPeace aims to encourage sportsmanship and fair play, strengthen cyber resilience among gamers, create opportunities for emerging talent and build stronger connections between gaming communities, academia, industry, cybersecurity experts and policymakers.
Gaming for Peace. Gaming for Good.
At its heart, the CyberPeace Esports League is competition with purpose — using the energy and reach of gaming to build a generation that is competitive, creative, digitally aware and responsible.
Because the future of gaming should not only be about who wins the game — but how we build the community around it.
Registrations for CEL 10.0 will open shortly. Tournament formats, participation guidelines, gaming titles and registration details will be announced through CyberPeace’s official digital platforms.
