District by Zomato Announced as the Official Ticketing Partner for India Rising: Road to EWC Gaming Festival

Mumbai, June 06, 2026: India Rising: Road to EWC, the gaming and youth culture festival launched by JioBLAST and the Esports Foundation (EF) ahead of the Esports World Cup 2026, has announced District by Zomato, the going out platform as the official ticketing partner for its upcoming Gaming Festival in Mumbai at Jio World Convention Centre.

Tickets for the event are now available exclusively on the District app.

Scheduled for July 4, 2026, the gaming festival will bring together competitive gaming, creators, music, fan experiences and live entertainment under one roof. Designed as a celebration of India’s rapidly growing gaming culture, the event will feature gaming showmatches across VALORANT and MOBA Legends: 5v5!, creator showcases, fan engagement activities, cosplay experiences, gaming zones and live performances.

Popular gaming creators including Mortal and JokerKiHaveli from S8UL, along with ZGOD and Mizo from GodLike Esports, are also set to be part of the festival experience, giving fans an opportunity to engage with some of India’s most recognisable names in gaming.

Speaking on the partnership, Charlie Cowdrey, CEO, JioBLAST, said, “India Rising: Road to EWC is being built as much more than a tournament. Our vision is to create a festival where gaming, esports, creators, music and community come together in one place. Whether you’re coming to support a player, meet your favourite creators, watch esports competitions, experience live music or simply celebrate gaming culture, it has something for every fan. Partnering with District by Zomato helps us make that experience accessible to gaming audiences across the country.”

The event will also host the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals, where Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok will compete for a coveted place in the Esports World Cup 2026 Chess competition in Paris later this year.

India Rising: Road to EWC is being developed as a long-term flagship platform connected to the Esports World Cup ecosystem, creating new opportunities for Indian players, creators and fans while bringing together different parts of the gaming community through competition and live experiences.

To learn more about EWC, visit esportsworldcup.com and follow Esports Foundation on LinkedIn. For updates on JioBLAST and India Rising, visit jioblast.com and follow India Rising on Instagram.