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GamingCon Bharat 2026 Brings Football, Esports and Games to Mumbai
GamingCon Bharat is a gaming festival planned for Mumbai on 17 and 18 October 2026.
The organizers say they expect more than 20,000 visitors.
People will be able to see the Premier League Trophy and explore a zone about the league.
They can also try EA SPORTS FC 27 and games from Ubisoft.
JioBlast will host matches that are part of the Honor of Kings India qualifiers.
The event will also have board games, fighting games, cosplay and games made by Indian indie developers.
Visitors can play on computers, consoles and mobile devices in free-play zones.
A conference will bring together people working in India’s gaming industry.
GamingCon Bharat’s third edition is scheduled for 17–18 October 2026 in Mumbai, with organizers expecting more than 20,000 attendees.
The Premier League plans a dedicated zone featuring its trophy, a display of all 20 clubs’ home kits, a Hall of Fame experience and live match screenings.
EA SPORTS will offer attendees a chance to play FC 27 and compete against a creator.
Ubisoft is set to feature Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remastered, Rayman Legends and Just Dance.
JioBlast will host the Honor of Kings India qualifiers, while the festival will also include fighting games, tabletop gaming, free-play areas and an industry conference.
- Who
- GamingCon Bharat, with activities involving the Premier League, EA SPORTS, Ubisoft and JioBlast.
- What
- The festival’s third edition, featuring games, esports, football-related experiences, tabletop gaming and an industry conference.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- When
- 17–18 October 2026.
- Why
- To bring together gaming, esports, tabletop gaming, football and entertainment in one festival.
Key facts
- Edition
- Third edition
- Dates
- 17–18 October 2026
- Location
- Mumbai
- Expected attendance
- More than 20,000; the article says the 2025 festival welcomed over 15,000 visitors.
- Ubisoft games
- Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remastered, Rayman Legends and Just Dance
- Esports
- JioBlast will host the Honor of Kings India qualifiers on both days.
- Other programming
- Fighting games, MeepleCon tabletop gaming, free-play zones, IndieVerse, cosplay and the Level Up Conference
Quotes
Hrishikesh Shende
Managing Director of Premier League India
“GamingCon Bharat places the Premier League at the confluence of football, gaming and entertainment in one space.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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