The Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Esports Championship (NEC) is making its much-anticipated debut at Bengaluru GAFX 2025 from February 27 to March 1, 2025. Backed by the Karnataka government and organised in partnership with ABAI, the tournament is a major step in the state's push to establish itself as a powerhouse in competitive gaming, headlined by Counter-Strike 2--one of the world's most popular esports titles, as per a release from Skyesports Souvenir.