Mumbai: With a stellar lineup boasting prominent esports and music personalities, College Rivals, India’s largest esports talent hunt, will culminate in an electrifying fashion at Nesco, Mumbai on 3 March. For months, the pioneering intellectual property of Ampverse, Asia’s largest ecosystem of gaming communities and IPs, in collaboration with DMI Finance, has offered college students across India the unprecedented opportunity to showcase their esports prowess.

Now, the grand finale of the event promises a similarly groundbreaking experience for its attendees alongside food and beverages and chill lounges. Whether you are a hardcore gamer, a music enthusiast, or a cosplay aficionado, here are the top five exciting activities in store for everyone at the one-of-a-kind experiential LAN finale:

Live music performances

In what will be a first in Indian Esports, the country’s well-renowned music sensations will be performing live at a LAN event finale. Fans will get the unique opportunity to groove to the beats of notable music artists Seedhe Maut, composed of Siddhant Sharma and Abhijay Negi, alongside Gaurav Pal aka Muhfaad, and Garv Taneja aka Char Diwaari. Their live performances will add an extra layer of excitement to the event.

Meet and greet with e-sports personalities

Gaming enthusiasts will have an exciting opportunity to rub shoulders with renowned esports personalities such as Naman Mathur (Mortal), Payal Dhare (PayalGaming), Tanmay Singh (ScoutOP), Aniket Sood (Kinganbru), Prishita Nair (MintyGal), Paras Singh (ParasOfficial), Jimesh Parmar (Jimmy Gaming), and Neha Gupta (Naira Gaming). This will be their chance to create unforgettable memories by interacting with some of the biggest names in the Indian gaming community.

LAN finals

Hardcore esports fans will be witnessing the ultimate showdown as 28 finalists, selected from a competitive pool of 92,000 participants representing colleges across the country, will battle it out individually across five titles on three different platforms. Whether it is the intense action of BGMI, Road to Valor, Valorant, Tekken 7, or FIFA 23, the attendees can expect nothing short of top-notch gameplay and fierce competition.

Arcade gaming zones

Taking a break from the main event, attendees will be able to dive into the world of arcade gaming. From racing simulators to classic arcade games, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. By testing your skills, and challenging your friends, this will serve as the perfect medium to experience the nostalgia of retro gaming.

Cosplay competition

Whether you are an experienced cosplayer or making your debut, this will be your chance to shine by embracing your favorite characters and showcasing your creativity. Expect to see a diverse range of costumes inspired by beloved video game characters, anime icons, and pop culture references.