November 13, 2025
S8UL Esports has announced the acquisition of Team Elite’s roster for Free Fire MAX, forming a new team called S8UL Elite.
The roster includes popular Free Fire Max creator Lokesh ‘Pahadi‘ Karakoti, a seasoned esports athlete and influencer with over 1.63m subscribers on YouTube. The player will act as the roster’s in-game leader.
“Joining S8UL is a dream come true,” commented Pahadi.
“It’s the home of India’s biggest gaming icons and a brand that has redefined what it means to be a professional gamer and creator in this country. With S8UL’s support, our goal is to compete and perform at the highest level in upcoming tournaments.”
These are all the players that will compete under S8UL Elite:
- Lokesh ‘Pahadi‘ Karakoti (IGL)
- Jayesh ‘Mr. Jay‘ Yadav
- Hasan ‘Hasan‘ Haider
- Adeeb ‘Adeeb‘ Ansari
- Syed ‘Arman‘ Arman Ali
Team Elite has a long history in the Free Fire esports scene, which dates back to before the game was banned in India for three years. It is most well known for winning the Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall, securing ₹41.3 lakh (~$46,540/£35,420) in prize money.
Before signing with S8UL Elite, the roster competed in various Free Fire events. In 2025, it placed fourth out of 18 teams in the Skyesports Pro League and placed fifth in the Lidoma Endless Series (LES) Asia Intercontinental Clash.
The roster is set to compete in the LES Global Championship, featuring well-known organisations such as Team Falcons and LOUD. It will run from November 27th to 28th, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and features a prize pool of $40,000.
Naman ‘Mortal‘ Mathur, Co-founder of S8UL Esports, commented on the announcement: “We are delighted to onboard some of the most promising players from the Free Fire MAX scene. Each of them brings a unique skill set and a deep understanding of the game, making this roster an exciting addition to our esports family.”
S8UL in Esports 2025
S8UL Esports continues to bolster its presence in esports by competing across various titles in many tiers of the ecosystem. This includes having rosters in BGMI (PUBG Mobile), Apex Legends, VALORANT and League of Legends
The combined team competed in Katowice, Poland, from November 7th to 9th, 2025. It placed eighth out of 16 teams, winning $24,000 (~£18,250).
Joey has been covering news about the gaming industry since 2024, writing about the latest releases and updates. Now, he writes about the exciting world of Esports and its development. His latest obsession has been Marvel Rivals, searching through patch notes and reveals.