About this event
🎮 GameJam X Esports 2026
GameJam X Esports 2026 is a two-day celebration of gaming, game development, esports, creativity, and student talent, organized by GameCom, Department of CSE with Specialization in Gaming Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram.
Taking place on 28th & 29th August 2026 at SRMIST Ramapuram, Chennai, the event brings together aspiring game developers, competitive gamers, creators, and gaming enthusiasts under one platform.
Our vision is simple:
BUILD. BATTLE. CREATE. CONQUER.
🎮 24-Hour Game Jam
The event features a 24-hour Game Jam, giving participants the opportunity to transform their ideas into playable games within a limited time.
Participants can form teams, brainstorm concepts, design gameplay mechanics, develop their games, create assets, test their builds, and present their final creations.
The Game Jam is designed to encourage:
Game development and programming
Game design and level design
Art and animation
Teamwork and collaboration
Rapid prototyping
Creative problem-solving
Building playable projects within a deadline
Whether you're an experienced developer or someone taking their first serious step into game development, the Game Jam provides an environment to create, experiment, and learn.
🏆 Esports Tournaments
Alongside the Game Jam, GameJam X Esports 2026 features competitive tournaments across some of the most popular gaming titles:
🎯 Valorant
🔫 BGMI
🔥 Free Fire
🥊 Tekken
⚽ EA SPORTS FC 26
The esports segment aims to bring together competitive gamers and teams from different colleges and gaming communities for an exciting campus-level competitive experience.
🌐 More Than a Competition
GameJam X Esports is not just about winning.
The event is designed to create a space where students can meet fellow gamers, collaborate with developers, discover new opportunities, showcase their skills, and become part of a growing gaming community.
From building a game in 24 hours to competing against other teams, participants will experience different sides of the gaming ecosystem in one event.
👥 Who Can Participate?
The event is open to students, gamers, aspiring game developers, creators, and gaming enthusiasts interested in participating in the Game Jam and/or esports tournaments.
Whether you are:
🎮 A competitive gamer
💻 A game developer
🎨 A game artist or animator
🧠 A game designer
🎥 A gaming/content creator
🚀 Someone interested in entering the gaming industry
GameJam X Esports 2026 has something for you.
📅 Event Details
Event: GameJam X Esports 2026
Date: 28–29 August 2026
Venue: SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai
Organized by: GameCom
Department: Department of CSE with Specialization in Gaming Technology, SRMIST Ramapuram
⚡ Why Be a Part of GameJam X Esports?
✨ Build a playable game in 24 hours
🎮 Compete in popular esports titles
🤝 Connect with fellow gamers and developers
💡 Turn ideas into playable experiences
🏆 Test your skills in a competitive environment
🌱 Be part of a growing student gaming community
🚀 Explore the different possibilities within gaming and game development
GameJam X Esports 2026 is where creators meet competitors, ideas become games, and gaming becomes a community.
BUILD. BATTLE. CREATE. CONQUER.
📍 SRMIST Ramapuram | 28–29 August 2026
Registrations are now open. Get your team ready and be a part of GameJam X Esports 2026! 🎮🔥