Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad – [Date placeholder, e.g., March 2025]
Opens June 1, 2025 via PEF’s official portal (pef.pk/metal-slug-2025). Early bird fee: ₨1,500 per team. 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. Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad – [Date placeholder, e
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. The venue will feature retro arcade zones, cosplay
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.
“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.
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.