The Skyesports Championship, India’s longest-running esports IP, is set to make a triumphant return with its fifth annual edition, Skyesports Championship 5.0. This year’s championship promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring a staggering Rs 2.12 Crore Prize Pool, grassroots-level qualifiers, and adrenaline-pumping esports action. Notably, the BGMI Finals will unfold at the prestigious Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bangalore, offering a live spectacle to esports fans for free from November 1st to 5th.
Loco, the premier independent esports and live-streaming platform globally, has joined forces with Skyesports Championship, India’s prestigious esports intellectual property, for its fifth edition. With the goal of delivering an unparalleled viewing experience to fans across India, the tournament will be live-streamed on Loco in English, Hindi, and Tamil, ensuring widespread access for enthusiasts to engage with the thrilling action.
Moreover, Skyesports Championship 5.0 is proudly powered by AMD, a pioneer in cutting-edge graphics, computing, and visualization technologies. Spanning both PC and mobile games and featuring participants from India, South Asia, and the Middle East, the event serves as a fitting platform to showcase the impressive graphical capabilities of AMD.
So far, four teams have qualified for the BGMI LAN Finale. These are as follows:
- GodLike Esports: Defending Skyesports Championship BGMI Winner
- Big Brothers Esports: Champions of the Skyesports Skirmish Series 2023
- Soul Esports and Blind Esports: Top 2 teams of the Skyesports Champions Series (SCS) 2023
The winner of the ongoing Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2023 will also get a direct invite slot at the Skyesports Championship 5.0 BGMI Grand Finale.
Commenting on the return of the Skyesports Championship for a historic fifth edition, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, of Skyesports, said, “From a mere Rs. 3 Lakhs prize pool at the Skyesports Championship 1.0 in 2019, we now proudly present an astounding Rs. 2.12 Crore prize pool, a 70x growth since our first edition and one of the biggest in the history of Indian esports. This tournament is designed to provide aspiring gamers with grassroots-level qualifiers, serving as a #PathtoPro for those who dream of achieving greatness in the esports arena. We are absolutely delighted to welcome Loco and AMD as our partners, as they play an integral role in showcasing the immense potential of India’s longest-running homegrown esports intellectual property. Lastly, with our LAN Finals for BGMI at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, we look forward to putting on a thrilling show for esports audiences.“
Speaking on the announcement Firasat Durrani, Co-founder and Vice President of Business Operations, LOCO, said, “We are thrilled to take the stage as the exclusive streaming partner for Skyesports Championship 5.0. This partnership is a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering a diverse range of content to our viewers, especially in the realm of esteemed esports like BGMI. Our mission has always been to bring the pulse-pounding world of esports to fans far and wide, and this collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey. Through the Skyesports Championship 5.0, we’re also presenting an excellent opportunity for advertising brands to connect with the gaming community through our comprehensive media solutions. Loco is thrilled to be a part of this journey, raising the bar for esports entertainment in India.”
Tickets for the LAN Finale in Bangalore will be available for free, the details of which will be announced soon. Stay tuned to Skyesports’ Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter handles for more information.
