With PokerBaazi as title sponsor and JioHotstar as streaming partner, the world’s biggest poker league returns with 8 teams, influencer showdowns, and a revenue-sharing model.
India, 26th June 2025: The world’s biggest and most innovative poker league, the Poker Sports League (PSL), returns with its much-awaited Season 7, promising an electrifying mix of competitive play, digital entertainment, and industry-first innovations. The season kicks off with free qualifiers live now on PokerBaazi, leading up to a high-octane finale in Goa, and will be streamed on JioHotstar, one of India’s leading OTT platforms.
PSL Season 7 brings an expanded format with 8 franchise teams, a pioneering revenue-sharing model for franchise owners, and mandatory inclusion of female poker professionals. The league also features influencer matchups and immersive content to engage a broader, younger audience.
Pranav Bagai, CEO & Co-founder of Poker Sports League, shared, “With PokerBaazi’s credibility in competitive poker and JioHotstar’s digital reach, Season 7 is set to engage audiences like never before. This year is about scale, skill, and storytelling—elevating poker as India’s premier mind sport.”
Building on the success of Season 6—which saw over 20,000 unique participants—PSL continues its mission to promote poker as a strategic, skill-based competition. The qualifiers are open from 25th June to 3rd August 2025 on PokerBaazi. Participation is free, and players can earn leaderboard points through daily 8 PM qualifiers. The top 40 earn a spot in the player auction, with a base bid of ₹50,000.
Key Highlights of PSL Season 7:
8 Franchise Teams: Competing under the revised format
Revenue-Sharing Model: First-of-its-kind initiative in Indian sports leagues
Mandatory Female Poker Pros: Promoting gender inclusion in the game
Influencer Showdowns: Exhibition matches with top creators and celebrities
Live Streaming on JioHotstar: All events streamed with expert analysis and behind-the-scenes content
5-Day Grand Finale in Goa: Set at a luxury resort for a high-energy, televised finish
Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO of Baazi Games, added, “Poker is gaining momentum as a mind sport in India. PSL’s unique team format and inclusive approach will take the game to new heights.”
With strategic partnerships, inclusive gameplay, and entertainment-driven engagement, PSL Season 7 aims to redefine poker in India and inspire a new generation of players.