District by Zomato Joins India Rising: Road to EWC as Official Ticketing Partner
District by Zomato has become the official ticketing partner for India Rising: Road to EWC, a gaming and youth culture festival set for Mumbai on July 4.
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JioBLAST and Esports Foundation (EF) have announced District by Zomato as the official ticketing partner for the upcoming event in Mumbai, as part of their gaming and youth culture festival, Road to EWC, conceptualised ahead of the Esports World Cup 2026.
Tickets for the festival are now exclusively available through the District app.
The event is scheduled to be held on July 4, 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre and is expected to bring together gaming, esports, creators, music and live entertainment all under one roof.
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Festival Experience:
The festival is intended to be a celebration of the rapidly expanding gaming ecosystem in India, and will feature competitive gaming showmatches across titles like VALORANT and MOBA Legends: 5v5!, along with creator showcases, cosplay experiences, fan engagement activities, gaming zones and live performances.
Some big names from the country’s gaming community will be present at the event including S8UL creators Mortal and JokerKiHaveli as well as GodLike Esports’ ZGOD and Mizo.
The festival is aimed at providing fans with an opportunity to engage with leading personalities in the gaming space as well as enjoy a mix of esports competition and entertainment.
JioBLAST Chief Executive Officer Charlie Cowdrey said on the partnership: “The vision for India Rising is bigger than competitive gaming.
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“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,” Cowdrey said.
Commenting on the partnership, he said, "Partnering with District by Zomato will bring this experience to gaming audiences across the country in a more accessible manner.
The event will also feature India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals, where Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi and Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok will battle for a spot in the Esports World Cup 2026 Chess event taking place in Paris later this year.
