Sony Interactive Entertainment Sells Evolution Championship Series Ownership Stake to Nodwin Gaming

On Aug. 21, 2025, Evo announced that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) had sold its ownership stake in the event to India-based Nodwin Gaming. SIE will remain involved in the event as its global sponsor through 2028.

The SVP and head of global partner development and relations at SIE, Phil Rosenberg, commented on the sale of the ownership stake, saying, “The momentum for Evo has never been stronger, following a successful Las Vegas event and upcoming expansion to new regions” and that they are looking forward to supporting Evo’s growth globally.

Additionally, Qiddiya, a global partner of Evo since 2024, announced that it will invest in RTS, the co-owner of Evo, and extend its partnership with the tournament series through 2027. The CEO of RTS, Stuart Saw, said that its collaboration with Qiddiya will strengthen the future of RTS and Evo.

Nodwin Gaming, the new co-owner of Evo, is a leading entertainment and esports media production company in India. It has hosted tournaments of PUBG Mobile in its home country and has been doing so since 2019.

Evo is one of the leading and longest-running fighting game tournament series in the world. Recently, its Evo 2025 Vegas event drew in fans and competitors from more than 60 countries. Its Japan tournament, Evo Japan, had approximately 30,000 attendees, making it the largest in-person tournament in the country’s history.

The tournament series is also expanding to more countries, with Evo France happening in Nice and a Singapore tournament being held in 2027.