NODWIN Gaming, a leading name in youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, continues its exclusive partnership with District by Zomato as the official ticketing partner for its key IPs Comic Con India, NH7 Weekender and DreamHack India for the second year in a row.
Comic Con, NH7 Weekender and DreamHack have built strong reputations and loyal fan bases over the years. With a diverse portfolio of IPs across pop culture, cosplay, music, esports and gaming, NODWIN Gaming is transforming youth entertainment in India by creating immersive experiences that truly connect with today’s audiences.
District by Zomato, the going-out platform, will offer users a seamless experience to discover, book and access these cultural celebrations.
Commenting on continuation with the partnership, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and MD, NODWIN Gaming said, “Ticketing is the final and most crucial step in connecting fans to our events, and our ongoing partnership with District by Zomato reflects the strong mutual trust we’ve built over time. Their commitment to delivering a seamless experience aligns perfectly with our goal of making India’s biggest cultural events accessible and enjoyable from the very first click.”
Sharing thoughts on the ongoing collaboration, District by Zomato spokesperson said, “At District, we believe in curating a seamless experience for discovering and accessing cultural celebrations. We’re excited to continue our collaboration with NODWIN Gaming, known for producing culturally engaging IPs, including Comic Con, NH7 Weekender, and DreamHack, to bring these experiences to an even wider audience nationwide.”
NODWIN Gaming’s IPs across pop culture and music create powerful, youth-focused experiences rooted in community and self-expression.
Comic Con India, which is only expanding, is now adding four more cities to its roster, bringing the celebration to 11 cities this year and cementing its place as India’s largest and most inclusive pop culture phenomenon. This aggressive expansion is backed by data and insights from the District platform, which affirms that Indian fans are hungry for a pop culture explosion, no matter the city. Meanwhile, NH7 Weekender continues to unite global music lovers at what remains the happiest music festival in the country. DreamHack India, now in its sixth year, is the Indian edition of the iconic global gaming festival and the legacy IP continues to lead the charge in building the country’s gaming and esports culture.
According to a recent report titled, “Shape the future: The revolution in Indian Media and Entertainment” released by FICCI pointed out, organized live events segment revenues is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% to reach INR167 billion by 2027 with 67% of marketers surveyed in 2024 expected to increase their events and activations spends in 2025 and 2026. Spending on brand activations across non-metro markets is also expected to grow, in order to tap into increasing non-metro spending and widening urban geography.
The partnership with District continues to strengthen NODWIN Gaming’s efforts in shaping India’s live event landscape. Building together not just a base of ticket buyers, but a growing community of engaged fans.
About NODWIN Gaming
NODWIN Gaming, a material and independent subsidiary of Nazara Technologies Ltd. (BSE: NAZARA), holds a significant position in the global gaming and esports industry as a leader in emerging markets. Since its inception in 2014 by Akshat Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has established a global presence in regions such as Taiwan, South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, Germany, Central Asia. The company’s business centres around building and monetising global youth access through pop culture, gaming, esports, live events and content through IPs such as Leagues, Tournaments, Reality shows. It engages with Artists, Content creators, professional esports athletes, and teams. Notable investors include Founders’ investment vehicle Good Game Investments, Nazara Technologies (BSE: NAZARA), KRAFTON Inc, Sony Group Corporation and JetSynthesys.
A key focus for NODWIN Gaming is the expertise in the global south and the timeshare of mindshare of the global youth on mobiles. NODWIN has established a dominant position worldwide in this space. By catering to the youth demographic, NODWIN is expanding its Total Addressable Market (TAM) by becoming increasingly relevant in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. Their diverse range of intellectual properties that engage the youth spans esports, gaming, pop culture, music, and comedy. This strategic expansion and cultivation of new intellectual properties are crucial to NODWIN’s aim of maintaining a significant role in the global youth media, gaming and esports arenas.
About District by Zomato
District by Zomato is an app for discovering and booking going-out experiences, from movies and live events to music concerts, festivals, and sporting events.
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