Gamer.LK’s Play Expo 2026 powered by Maggi Papare Blast is ready to welcome the country’s best Esports talent and fandom this 5th and 6th December, at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC). Registrations are currently underway for over 30 tournaments, across 23 titles spanning PC, mobile, console, simulator and VR. With roots that go all the way back to the Sri Lanka Cyber Games which began in 2008, the event has been attracting gamers and gaming enthusiasts for almost two decades.

Team tournaments feature Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant and Call of Duty 4 on PC, alongside PUBG MOBILE, Free Fire, Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile and Honor of Kings, on mobile. Individual players can compete in Mortal Kombat 1, Street Fighter VI, Tekken 8 and eFootball on PC; Clash Royale, eFootball on mobile; FC 27 on console; the F1 26 Simulator; and Beat Saber in VR.

The Women’s Championship returns with Free Fire, League of Legends, Mobile Legends, Mortal Kombat 1, PUBG MOBILE and Valorant, while the Kids Championship features Subway Surfers and Temple Run for players aged 12 and below.

Play Expo 2026 has been recognised as a ranked tournament by the Sri Lanka Esports Association (SLESA), the governing body for Esports in Sri Lanka. Results from the ranked titles will count towards the official national player rankings, giving local players the chance to be considered for the national Esports team.

"Play Expo is the focal point for Esports in Sri Lanka every year. It's where we watch brand new talent flourish and then go on to represent the country in tournaments the world over. It's been especially rewarding to see women's Esports grow, with more women competing every year. Since Sri Lanka Cyber Games began in 2008, Sri Lankan gaming has grown from a hobby into a national sport - and this is our biggest lineup of tournaments yet. Above all, Play Expo is a space for the youth of Sri Lanka to compete at their best, express themselves, make friends and build networks that last well beyond the tournament," said Raveen Wijayatilake, CEO of Gamer.LK.

Beyond Esports, Play Expo is a home for art, pop culture and technology. The Colombo Comic Expo runs alongside the event, with cosplay on the main stage, independent creators in the Artists Alley, local indie game developers showcasing their games, collectibles and merchandise at the Mega Geek Sale, as well as engaging panel discussions and creator meetups. The Game Dev Pavilion spotlights Sri Lanka’s game studios, indie developers and students, while the Technology Showcase brings the latest gaming hardware and interactive exhibits to the floor.

Maggi Papare Blast joins Play Expo 2026 as the Title Partner, with MILO as the Beverage Partner. Lenovo comes onboard as Technology Partner, while Scope Cinemas is the Cinema Partner. Tournament registrations are hosted on InGame Esports (ingame.gg), and tickets are available through PickMe Explore and InGame Esports.

Registrations for Play Expo are free. To register and for more details, visit www.playexpo.lk. For more details about the Colombo Comic Expo, visit www.comicexpo.lk. Also, follow @gamerlk on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, for live updates.

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Gamer.LK is Sri Lanka’s premier Games & Esports organisation with over 18 years of experience in organising Esports activities and tournaments in Sri Lanka. Gamer.LK’s consistent efforts in organising Esports events and creating a holistic ecosystem around Esports and related activities have led to the rapid growth of Esports in Sri Lanka. Gamer.LK has also extended its industry expertise to international markets, mainly in South Asia by creating experiences for the region such as the IGE South Asia Cup.

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