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The World’s Biggest Poker League – Poker Sports League (PSL) Season 7 Kicks Off

Qualifiers Now Live on PokerBaazi | Streaming on One of India’s Leading Platforms | Culminating in a Grand Finale in Goa

~Poker returns with new revenue-sharing model, influencer matchups, and a renewed push to make poker India’s premier mind sport~

The world’s biggest and most innovative poker league, the Poker Sports League (PSL), is back with its highly anticipated Season 7, promising to elevate the sport with an updated structure, wider participation, and high-voltage entertainment. Following the announcement of PokerBaazi as the title sponsor, PSL today revealed the complete roadmap for the season and announced JioHotstar as the official streaming partner.

With eight franchise teams, a new revenue-sharing model for team owners, and an expanded digital broadcast footprint, PSL Season 7 brings together skill, strategy, and showmanship like never before.

Speaking on the synergy with PokerBaazi and JioHotstar, Pranav Bagai, CEO & Co-founder of Poker Sports League, said “With PokerBaazi’s credibility in competitive poker and JioHotstar’s extensive digital reach, PSL Season 7 is well-positioned to reach a wider, more engaged audience. This season brings together scale, skill, and immersive storytelling to elevate the profile of poker as a mind sport in India. By combining strategic gameplay with high-quality digital content, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the broader mind sports ecosystem in the country.” 

Building on the momentum of a landmark Season 6, which saw 20,927 unique participants and over 5,000 players on Day 1 alone, PSL now enters its next phase. Qualifiers for Season 7 are now live and free to enter on the PokerBaazi, offering everyday players a shot at poker glory.

“Each season of PSL is rooted in our commitment to innovation and inclusion. Season 7 introduces several firsts, from mandatory female poker pros and influencer showdowns to a new revenue sharing model for franchises and a massive finale in Goa. This is more than just competition, it’s a celebration of poker as a modern, mind-driven sport. We invite poker players and fans across the country to be a part of this journey.” Bagai added.

What’s New in PSL Season 7

  • 8 Franchise Teams: Expanded format with eight competing teams (capped at nine – next season).
  • Franchise Revenue Sharing: PSL is the first league to introduce this model in India
  • Mandatory Female Poker Pros: Each team will feature at least one female pro, reinforcing inclusivity and representation.
  • Influencer Showdown: High-energy exhibition matches featuring popular content creators and celebrities.
  • Live Streaming on JioHotstar: All matches, including auction and finale, will be broadcast with expert analysis and immersive content.
  • Grand 5-Day Finale in Goa: Season concludes with a high-octane, immersive finale at a luxury resort in South Goa.

With JioHotstar’s seamless broadcast capabilities, the entire season, including auctions and the grand finale, will be available to watch live, complete with expert commentary, studio segments, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

How to Qualify

Qualifiers run from 25th June to 3rd August 2025 on the PokerBaazi. Participation is free. Players can:

  • Play any qualifiers daily at 8 pm
  • Play up to 8 free qualifiers and earn leaderboard points
  • Qualify for the auction by being in the top 40 on the leaderboard
  • Get a base bid of INR 50,000 during the auction and get a confirmed spot in one of the 8 teams

Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO, Baazi Games, commented, “PSL introduces a unique team format for Poker and has grown quite popular over the years. As a mind sport that demands strategy, skill, and composure, Poker is on the rise, and we believe Season 7 will build on this momentum to take the sport to new heights.”

PSL Season 7 Calendar

EventDates
Qualifiers on PokerBaazi25th June – 3rd August 2025
Live Auction (JioHotstar)19th August 2025
Virtual League Matches11th – 19th September 2025
Live Goa Finale24th – 28th September 2025

About Poker Sports League


Poker Sports League is India’s first and the world’s largest team-based Poker league by prize pool, viewership, and participation. It blends the excitement of competitive Poker with the accessibility of team formats and the reach of digital platforms. Free to enter and open to all, PSL aims to democratize Poker, offering a platform for new talent to rise and thrive.

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