Battlefield Naija 2025: A New Era of Esports in Nigeria
Nigeria is set to witness a major shift in its esports landscape with the return of Battlefield Naija, the country’s largest esports event. This year, the second edition of the tournament, Battlefield Naija 2025, will take place on November 9, 2025, at 12A Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA, Ikeja. The event promises to be an electrifying celebration of gaming, technology, and youth culture, solidifying its position as West Africa’s premier esports and gaming festival.
This year’s edition will feature elite and emerging gamers competing across four major titles: EA FC 26, PUBG Mobile (PUBGM), Call of Duty Mobile (CODM), and the iconic Street Fighter 6. The prize pool has been significantly increased to ₦1 million in cash and prizes, making it one of the most lucrative events in the region.
What began as an ambitious experiment in 2024 has now evolved into the heartbeat of Nigeria’s competitive gaming culture. This year’s event places a stronger emphasis on mobile esports, a category where Nigerian players have consistently demonstrated their skills on the global stage. The competition will include intense double-elimination tournaments, live commentary, and immersive tech showcases that blend entertainment with innovation.
“Following the incredible energy and success of our inaugural event last year, we are thrilled to bring back an even bigger and better Battlefield Naija,” said Sayo Owolabi, Convener of Battlefield Naija. “We have scaled up our prize pool to 1,000,000 Naira, expanded our talent base, and fine-tuned every detail to deliver the most high-octane, memorable gaming experience of the year. The unwavering support from our sponsors – Infinix, LG, Monster Energy, YEAH Food, Lohli Africa, Shamash Luxury, and Hela Bet continues to drive this dream forward.”
A Full-Scale Festival of Digital Lifestyle
Battlefield Naija 2025 is more than just a competition; it’s a full-scale festival that brings together gaming, culture, creativity, and technology. Attendees can look forward to exclusive meet-and-greets with some of Nigeria’s most influential gaming content creators and streamers. There will also be community play zones featuring free-play arenas, retro gaming booths, and cosplay competitions that celebrate tactical and futuristic combat culture.
The event will also showcase technology demos from Infinix and LG, highlighting next-generation gaming innovations and high-performance mobile devices built to power the future of esports. These demonstrations offer attendees a glimpse into the cutting-edge tools that are shaping the world of competitive gaming.
Bridging Entertainment, Technology, and Lifestyle
By bridging entertainment, technology, and lifestyle, Battlefield Naija continues to position Lagos as a hub of Africa’s fast-growing esports economy. The event creates opportunities for gamers, creators, and brands to connect within a high-energy ecosystem that fosters innovation and collaboration.
About Battlefield Naija
Battlefield Naija is Nigeria’s premier annual esports and tech-powered gaming tournament. It was created through a joint venture between Bracken Media Solutions, Mobiele Esports Agency, and Ivory Games. The event fuses competition, brand storytelling, and innovation, allowing gamers to represent partner brands in an electrifying showcase of digital culture.
Since its inception, Battlefield Naija has been at the forefront of promoting esports as a career and entertainment platform while advancing the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.