The collaboration will power seamless ticketing for India’s leading pop culture, music, and gaming events across 11 cities
National, August 5, 2025: NODWIN Gaming, a leader in youth-centric entertainment, esports, and pop culture IPs, has announced the continuation of its exclusive partnership with District by Zomato as the official ticketing partner for Comic Con India, NH7 Weekender, and DreamHack India. Now in its second year, this collaboration promises a seamless and enriched event access experience for fans nationwide.
With three of India’s most iconic IPs under its belt, NODWIN Gaming has been at the forefront of building immersive platforms for the country’s thriving youth entertainment ecosystem. From cosplay and comics to indie music and esports, the company’s diverse events continue to set benchmarks in fan engagement and cultural relevance.
> “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,” said Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and MD, NODWIN Gaming. “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.”
District by Zomato, the rapidly expanding going-out platform, will offer users a convenient way to discover and access India’s most engaging live events through intuitive, tech-enabled ticketing experiences.
> A spokesperson for District by Zomato added, “We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with NODWIN Gaming, whose IPs represent the heart of India’s growing pop culture and youth-driven experiences. Our mission has always been to simplify event discovery and access, and this partnership allows us to bring these immersive events to more fans across the country.”
The collaboration comes at a pivotal time. Comic Con India is expanding to 11 cities this year, a significant jump backed by consumer insights from District’s data, underscoring the growing appetite for pop culture in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. NH7 Weekender, known as India’s happiest music festival, continues to unite fans through diverse music genres and unforgettable performances. Meanwhile, DreamHack India, in its sixth year, remains a cornerstone of India’s gaming and esports movement.
recent FICCI report, “Shape the Future: The Revolution in Indian Media and Entertainment”, predicts that the organised live events sector will grow at an 18% CAGR, reaching INR 167 billion by 2027. The study also highlights increased marketing spends on activations in non-metro regions, aligning with NODWIN’s expansion and District’s platform insights.
Together, NODWIN Gaming and District by Zomato are not just selling tickets—they are shaping India’s next wave of cultural connection by building communities of engaged fans, driving accessibility, and democratising live experiences across the country.
