Mumbai: Skyesports, South Asia’s leading esports tournament organiser, 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, Skyesports founder and CEO Shiva Nandy said, “The Skyesports League will be a celebration of India’s diversity and will include a regional and localised flavour 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 a 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 organisation. Skyesports has selected each esports organisation 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, Skyesports head of global business partnerships Sashank Bhandaru 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 localised 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 its slot in the Skyesports League 2024 after their spectacular victory at the Pova Cup Season 4 - BGMI, organised by Skyesports.
