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BenQ has announced that the eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open 2026 Qualifier for South Asia will occur in Bengaluru on October 25 and 26, 2026. Three teams will compete at the Elysium X Gaming Café for a single invitation to the international Grand Finals in Shanghai, China, which are set for December 16-20, 2026.
The tournament features a prize pool of US$1,500, approximately ₹1.4L. Participating squads include Diamond Dogs and FIREDUP Gaming from India, alongside Red ViperZ Gaming from Bangladesh. The winner of the Bengaluru event will advance to the Shanghai finals, where a total prize pool of US$150,000, or roughly 1.4 Cr., is available.
Diamond Dogs and FIREDUP Gaming earned their spots based on their performances as finalists in the National Esports Championships CS2 series, with Diamond Dogs holding the championship title. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India and South Asia, noted that the event aims to provide a clear route to the international stage for the region's competitive community.
Fans can watch the matches via livestream on the YouTube channels of The Esports Club and BenQ India. This expansion of the qualifier beyond India is intended to create more opportunities for regional teams to progress in the professional circuit.
