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Skyesports has brought one of the first major BGMI esports tournaments in 2024. The Skyesports League is a unique IP as the country’s top esports teams represent different cities for glory. The tournament is set to happen in Mumbai, India as an on-ground event in March 2024.
Commenting on the Skyesports League, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “The Skyesports League will be a celebration of India’s diversity and will include a regional and localized flavor never seen before in Indian esports. Each team will be representing a different city from every nook and corner of the country, paving the way for more regional engagement while also bringing more content for fans. As BGMI esports becomes sport enjoyed across the country, it's important to celebrate and leverage India’s cultural diversity which we will be doing with the Skyesports League.”
The 16 cities competing in the Skyesports League are as follows:
Ahmedabad Avengers
Bengaluru Crushers
Bhubaneswar Titans
Chennai Clutchers
Delhi Dragons
Guwahati Giants
Hyderabad Nawabs
Kochi Kings
Kolkata Tridents
Lucknow Pushers
Mumbai Aces
Pune Pros
Punjab Pinnacles
Rajasthan Strikers
Ranchi Warriors
Vizag Gladiators
Each city will be represented by a different esports organization. Skyesports has selected each esports oragnization in the Skyesports League based on past results, contribution to the ecosystem, and commitment to localized content for the esports event. These 16 teams and their players will be revealed soon on Skyesports’ Instagram and Twitter handles
Adding on the process of selecting teams, Sashank Bhandaru, Head of Global Business Partnerships at Skyesports, added, “While we received a huge number of applications to be a part of the Skyesports League, we have carefully shortlisted the best teams for the esports event. They haven’t just been selected based on their star players or popularity but also on their ability to engage regional audiences which is the goal with the Skyesports League. We couldn’t be more excited for the tournament and the jam-packed entertainment in store for fans with esports action, music videos, memes, and celebration of localized culture.”
The Skyesports League 2024 will take place in Mumbai in March 2024. The multi-day on-ground esports event will be open to a live audience giving a chance to fans to cheer on their favorite teams and the home squad of Mumbai Aces in-person. More information will be announced soon.
So far, Enigma Gaming has secured their slot in the Skyesports League 2024 after their spectacular victory at the Pova Cup Season 4 - BGMI, organized by Skyesports.