Metal Slug Esports Tournament In Pakistan 2025 -
Entry is free for the first 500 attendees daily. The venue will feature retro arcade zones, cosplay contests (best Marco, Tarma, Eri, or Fio), and a live commentary desk led by Pakistan’s premier FGC casters.
With official SNK support and a growing appetite for diverse eSports titles, the Metal Slug Championship 2025 could pave the way for more classic arcade games to enter Pakistan’s competitive circuit.
Pakistan’s fighting game community (FGC) has seen explosive growth, particularly in Tekken and Street Fighter . Metal Slug offers a lower barrier to entry while rewarding high-level precision and coordination. The tournament is expected to draw over 500 registered teams from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta, with live streaming on Tamasha and YouTube Gaming. metal slug esports tournament in pakistan 2025
Opens June 1, 2025 via PEF’s official portal (pef.pk/metal-slug-2025). Early bird fee: ₨1,500 per team.
The Pakistan eSports Federation (PEF), in collaboration with SNK Corporation and local gaming hub Nexus Gaming Arena, has officially announced the , marking the first-ever nationally sanctioned tournament for the iconic run-and-gun arcade franchise in the country. Entry is free for the first 500 attendees daily
“Metal Slug is a game every 90s kid in Pakistan grew up playing in corner dhabas and gaming cafes. Turning that into a structured eSport is not just about competition—it’s about honoring our arcade roots,” said Arham “ArcadeKing” Malik, Tournament Director.
Pakistan’s First Official Metal Slug eSports Tournament Announced for 2025 – Retro Arcade Action Meets Competitive Glory Opens June 1, 2025 via PEF’s official portal (pef
Scheduled to take place from , at the Expo Centre Lahore, the event aims to bridge nostalgia with modern competitive gaming. Unlike traditional fighting games or FPS titles, Metal Slug will be contested in a time-attack, score-based, and co-op survival format , where duos must clear select stages with maximum efficiency, highest score multipliers, and minimal casualties.