How to Join Your First Esports Tournament in India

You don't need to be a pro to play in a tournament. Most tournaments in India are open to anyone with a team and a few free hours. Here's how to enter your first one without surprises.

1. Find a tournament at your level

Start with free or low-entry tournaments. On HangOn every tournament shows its entry fee, prize pool, team size and how many slots are left before you register.

2. Read the rules before you register

• Format: knockout, round-robin, or points-based (common for battle royale).
• Team size and substitutes.
• Device rules: phone only, emulators allowed or not, PC specs.
• Check-in time — miss it and you're usually disqualified.

3. Get your team sorted

Register everyone's in-game names correctly. Missing a teammate? Find one with the squad finder.

4. On match day

• Check in early.
• Test your connection with the ping test.
• Screenshot results — you may need them for disputes.
• Stay polite in chat; organisers remember teams.

5. If you win

Prizes are paid to the winners' accounts after results are verified. Tax may apply to winnings — see our guide to how esports prize money works in India.

Browse esports tournaments in India and pick one for this weekend.