Nodwin and Google Play launch six-game mobile esports championship with MS Dhoni's Mahi Clutchers

AnimationXpress reports that Nodwin Gaming and Google Play have unveiled Google Play Arena, a six-game mobile esports championship featuring MS Dhoni's competitive club Mahi Clutchers alongside esports organisations GodLike, S8UL, Orangutan, Apex Gaming and Revenant XSpark. Free registrations opened 23 October, with open qualifiers leading to a December grand finale. Players selected through qualifiers will represent Dhoni's club competing against the other five organisations. The championship spans Battlegrounds Mobile India, Free Fire Max, Moba Legends: 5v5!, Real Cricket, Chess through Chess.com and EA Sports FC Mobile. Nodwin Gaming will manage tournament planning, partnerships, operations, production and campaign management. Co-founder Akshat Rathee said the company aims "to create an event that resonates with players and fans across the country." The initiative marks a significant push to elevate mobile gaming's competitive profile in India's esports landscape.