College Rivals Season 3 grand finale in Mumbai brings together 14 of India’s top student gamers from 85+ colleges to compete in BGMI, EAFC, and Valorant. Highlighting inspiring journeys, the event offers prize money, professional pathways, cosplay contests, and live performances, showcasing the rise of collegiate esports and talent across India.

Mumbai: From a college student in Pune balancing academics with a delivery job, to a determined gamer who relocated from Bihar to Varanasi in pursuit of better internet connectivity to chase his esports ambitions, these inspiring journeys offer a glimpse into the diverse finalists of College Rivals Season 3.

Set to take place in Mumbai, the Ampverse DMI-owned College Rivals Season 3 Grand Finale, powered by the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, will bring together 14 of India’s most promising student gamers to compete across titles like BGMI, EAFC, and Valorant, with prize money and potential pathways into professional esports on the line, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown of talent, resilience, and ambition.

Bringing together participants from over 85 colleges across 20 cities, the platform is enabling talent from diverse backgrounds to compete on a national stage, bridging the gap between grassroots gaming and professional esports. Among the standout finalists are Manish, a B.Com student from Mamasaheb Mohol College in Pune who funded his esports journey while working as a delivery rider; 22-year-old Md Armaan from Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Varanasi, who relocated across states in search of reliable internet to pursue his ambitions and enters the finale as a strong contender after securing a #7 finish at the 2025 Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS); and Kush Bid from Navi Mumbai, who will be competing in the BGMI Squad category.

Sumedha Mahajan, Business Head at Ampverse DMI, shared her enthusiasm, stating, "College Rivals is a groundbreaking platform that highlights the immense talent and passion for Esports among college students. It has successfully created a structured pathway for young players to pursue professional careers. Athletes like Manish and Armaan are a testament to the fact that determination and hard work can forge opportunities out of the most challenging circumstances. Season 3 is set to surpass all expectations, showcasing not just top-tier competition, but real stories of grit, discipline, and the growing influence of collegiate esports in India."