India – Sept. 5, 2024: Skyesports, a premier global IP and community builder for gaming and esports, has announced THE FINALS League, a city-vs-city esports tournament featuring the country’s top gamers
The league will take place in September, with 10 Indian cities represented by renowned creators and professional players competing for the title and a share of the INR 8.4L ($10,000) prize pool.
THE FINALS League will kick off with a player auction. In this, the 10 captains of the different cities will bid to select the top gamers for their respective teams. After that, the Group Stage will begin, leading up to the two-day Playoffs.
The 10 cities are as follows. So far, only two team captains have been revealed. Stay tuned to Skyesports and THE FINALS India social media channels for the remaining announcements.
- Mumbai Moonlanders
- Rajasthan Galactics
- Delhi Celestials
- Bengaluru Starbusters
- Hyderabad Halos
- Chennai Comets: Vaadhiyaar
- Punjab Asteroids
- Ahmedabad Meteors
- Kolkata Zeniths
- Pune Supernovas: Ghatak
The FINALS League 2024 participants include Binks, Sentinel, Ghatak, Scout, Sikh Warrior, Vaadhi, and others. Each team will consist of 6 players, headlined by a captain.
THE FINALS League aims to not only provide fans with exciting esports action but also give them a team to root for based on their city. The unique range of cities, covering major Indian metros, ensures regional penetration as THE FINALS continues to cement itself as a leading FPS title in India, supported by Skyesports.
THE FINALS League will be played in the exciting Cash Out mode where four teams will drop into the battlefield to battle it out. In the end, the team with the most cash will achieve victory. The Cash Out mode is a unique THE FINALS-only mode where 12 players, split into four teams of three each compete to get the most cash within the 8-minute mark by securing Cashout Stations and taking out enemies.
All the action will be livestreamed on THE FINALS India and Skyesports YouTube channel.
Commenting on the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “We are bringing back our league format once again with THE FINALS League and this time, a player auction has also been planned to add an extra layer of excitement. After hosting a creators-only LAN, an open-for-all community cup, cafe, and collegiate events across India, it’s now time for the city-vs-city THE FINALS League, where players can root not only for their favorite gamers but also their local cities and states.”
India currently has about 450 million gamers, a number projected to grow to more than 730 million by 2028, at a 5-year CAGR of 10 percent, per Niko Partners. Additionally, the video game revenue is set to surpass $1.4 billion by 2028, up from $943 million in 2024. With such strong growth, providing alternative and new titles is the need of the hour, something which Skyesports is doing for PC gamers with THE FINALS.
About Skyesports: Skyesports, headquartered in Chennai, India, is a leading global IP builder in the esports and gaming industry. Driven by a team of dedicated gamers and ex-professional players, the company excels in community building, IP creation, and providing tech solutions for gamers, esports players, and brands. By hosting world-class tournaments and nurturing a vibrant gaming community, Skyesports is revolutionizing the global esports scene. Skyesports is a part of the digital entertainment and technology company, JetSynthesys. For more information, visit https://skyesports.in/.