Loco, an independent esports and live streaming platform has partnered with Skyesports championship, India’s longest-running esports IP for their fifth edition. With an aim to offer the best viewing experience to fans from across India, and the Middle East the tournament will be broadcasted live on Loco in English, Hindi, and Tamil ensuring that fans everywhere can immerse themselves in the action.
The tournament has Rs 2.12 crore prize pool, grassroots-level qualifiers, and some esports action. Adding to the league, the BGMI finals will unfold at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bangalore, from Nov 1 to 5.
“From a mere Rs. 3 Lakhs prize pool at the Skyesports Championship 1.0 in 2019, we now present Rs. 2.12 Crore prize pool, a 70x growth since our first edition. 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.” Shiva Nandy, founder and CEO, Skyesports, said.
Additionally, the Skyesports Championship 5.0 is powered by AMD, an innovator in high-performance graphics, computing, and visualisation technologies. The event, split across PC and mobile games, and spanning gamers from India, South Asia, and the Middle East provides the perfect opportunity to showcase the power of AMD’s graphical prowess. Registrations are open now for the Skyesports Championship 5.0. Aspiring professional players can head over to the official website to sign-up. Tickets will be available for free, the details of which will be announced later.