25 DecFriday, 6:00 PM IST · Venue to be announced
Opening Event
Round of 16 — the first verdicts
Passes from ₹199.00 + GST
Rapper auditions are open
Verdict2026
The battleThe cultureThe champion16 rappersOne verdictMeerut25 December31 DecemberFan PitGrand Finale
Sixteen rappers.
One verdict.
VERDICT is a 16-rapper knockout battle tournament built for the culture — raw bars, live crowds and judges who don't hand out mercy. From open auditions to a New Year's Eve championship in Meerut, every round ends with one verdict.
How the tournament works- Open auditionsSubmit a 45–60 second vertical performance.
- Judge Saves + public vote2 judge-saved MCs and the top 14 by votes make the bracket.
- Round of 16 — 25 DecemberThe knockout opens live in Meerut.
- Grand Finale — 31 DecemberSemi-finals and the championship battle.
Two nights. Separate passes.
Each event has its own tickets — an Opening Event pass won't scan at the Grand Finale.
31 DecThursday, 6:00 PM IST · Venue to be announced
Grand Finale
Semi-Finals & the Championship battle
Passes from ₹299.00 + GST
Pick your spot
Prices shown are per person. 18% GST is added at checkout. Up to 10 passes per order.
Public Entry
Opening Event · 25 Dec
- General admission
- Standing arena access
- Event-day food court
₹199.00+ ₹35.82 GST = ₹234.82
Book Fan Pit
Opening Event · 25 Dec
- Front-of-stage pit
- Priority entry lane
- Closest view of every bar
₹399.00+ ₹71.82 GST = ₹470.82
Book Public Entry
Grand Finale · 31 Dec
- General admission
- Standing arena access
- Event-day food court
₹299.00+ ₹53.82 GST = ₹352.82
Book Fan Pit
Grand Finale · 31 Dec
- Front-of-stage pit
- Priority entry lane
- Championship moment up close
₹699.00+ ₹125.82 GST = ₹824.82
Book Meet the contestants
Approved rappers appear here once auditions are reviewed.
The roster is empty until auditions are reviewed. Got bars? Registration is ₹706.82 incl. GST.
Apply as rapperThe bracket
Round of 16 on Christmas night, quarter-finals the same evening, then semi-finals and the championship on New Year's Eve.
Voting rules
One vote per OTP-verified mobile number per voting phase. Judge-saved contestants go straight to the Top 16 and leave the public vote. Voting closes automatically at the published time.
Voting window: 08 Dec, 12:00 PM – 18 Dec, 11:59 PM IST
Sponsors & partners
The brands backing the culture.
Title and co-sponsor slots are open for VERDICT 2026.
See sponsorship plansRun the show with us
Volunteer crew work gates, the pit, the green room, the stage and the cameras. No fee. Meals, an official tee, a crew lanyard, a certificate and your name in the episode credits.
Join the crewWhere and when is VERDICT 2026?
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The Opening Event is on 25 December 2026 and the Grand Finale on 31 December 2026. Venue details are announced on the event pages.
Does one ticket work for both events?
No. Each event has its own tickets and QR passes. An Opening Event pass will not scan at the Grand Finale.
What is the difference between Public Entry and Fan Pit?
Public Entry is general standing admission. Fan Pit is the front-of-stage zone with a priority entry lane.
How many tickets can I buy at once?
Up to 10 per order. Every ticket gets its own QR pass.
How do I audition?
Create an account, fill the rapper registration form, upload a vertical 9:16 video of 45–60 seconds (MP4/MOV, max 100 MB) and pay the registration fee of ₹706.82 (₹599 + 18% GST).