Mumbai, 01 October, 2026: The Premier League is set to bring a first-of-its-kind fan
experience to Mumbai in October at GamingCon Bharat, India’s premier gaming
festival, offering gaming and entertainment enthusiasts a new way to experience
the excitement of the League.
Taking place on 17 and 18 October at Hall 3, Bombay Exhibition
Centre, NESCO, Mumbai, the two-day event will bring together more than 20,000
attendees across gaming, esports and entertainment communities.
Featuring a dedicated Premier League Zone, the experience will
offer fans bespoke access and engagement with the world’s leading football
league. At the heart of the Zone will be the iconic Premier League Trophy,
providing a unique opportunity to get up close to one of football’s most prestigious
pieces of silverware.
There will also be a range of experiences designed to celebrate
the League, its clubs and the connection between football and gaming. This
includes a dedicated Home Kit display showcasing all 20 Premier League clubs, a
Premier League Hall of Fame experience, and a series of physical and virtual
activations from EA SPORTS and other Premier League partners.
For loyal Indian fans, the experience will continue into the
evening with live match screenings, bringing supporters together to watch their
favourite clubs in action on a giant screen. Supported by JioStar, the League’s
official broadcast partner in India, the viewing parties will recreate the
atmosphere and shared experience of watching a game together.
Fans can access the viewing parties through the PL Pass,
available to purchase online through the District App or at link. The first 1,000 pass holders
will also receive an exclusive Premier League goodie bag, in addition to entry
to GamingCon Bharat and the viewing parties.
Premier League India Managing Director Hrishikesh Shende said: “India
has a significant and rapidly growing Premier League fanbase, and we are always
looking for new and creative ways to bring the Premier League closer to our
fans in India. GamingCon Bharat places the Premier League at the confluence of
football, gaming and entertainment in one space.
“Through the Premier League Zone, the Trophy, our interactive
experiences and the viewing parties, we want to create exciting new activations
for people who may be discovering the League, while also giving our loyal fans
a unique experience."
The event builds on the Premier League’s continued commitment to
engaging with its Indian fanbase. Since opening its Mumbai office in 2025, the
League has continued to strengthen its presence in the country through a range
of fan experiences, grassroots football and community initiatives.
About the Premier League
The Premier League produces some
of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and
its clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans,
communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League
brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone,
everywhere and is available to watch in 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.