Gaming
Skyesports & 1xBet partner for Skyesports Masters
Mumbai: Skyesports, the leading esports tournament organiser in South Asia, has announced a partnership with 1XBET as a sponsor for the highly anticipated Skyesports Masters. The collaboration brings together a major sponsor in the global Counter-Strike scene into the country which is a testament to the scale of India’s biggest gaming tournament.
The Skyesports Masters is a historic tournament for India as it’s the country’s first-ever franchised esports league. Eight franchised teams will compete across the League Stage and the Playoffs to determine the champions and for the lion’s share of the Rs 2,00,00,000 prize pool.
The eight franchised teams in the Skyesports Masters are as follows:
. Marcos Gaming
. Gods Reign
. Enigma Gaming
. Medal Esports
. Reckoning Esports
. 7Sea Esports
. Revenant Esports
. Velocity Gaming
The tournament is set to kick off with the League Stage from 8 July to 17 Aug. The eight teams will compete in an exhilarating double round-robin format with the top four advancing to the Playoffs. The Skyesports Masters Playoffs is set to happen on 26 and 27 Aug as a benchmark-setting on-ground event in front of a live audience.
Skyesports Masters, with 1xBet as a partner, sets the stage for a groundbreaking tournament that will captivate the esports community and propel India’s gaming industry to new heights. The collaboration also opens up avenues for expanded reach and increased visibility for the Skyesports Masters. Fans can catch all the action live on the Skyesports YouTube channel.
Gaming
Skyesports, GodLike Esports sign MoU with Maharashtra Cyber
Partnership promotes esports growth and cyber hygiene across the state.
MUMBAI: Skyesports and Godlike Esports just teamed up with Maharashtra Cyber because when you’re levelling up gaming in India, even the police want to join the squad. Skyesports, India’s leading esports and gaming IP builder, and premier organisation Godlike Esports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Cyber, the state’s nodal cyber security office, to foster esports development while embedding cyber hygiene and online safety practices across Maharashtra.
The agreement, formalised during a closed-door meeting in Mumbai, aligns with the state’s push to grow the orange economy and positions Maharashtra as a rising hub for digital gaming and esports. It emphasises responsible participation, cyber awareness and safe digital conduct among gamers and youth.
Under the MoU, Skyesports will organise and promote tournaments and community initiatives infused with cyber hygiene messaging. GodLike Esports will contribute through professional player mentorship, community engagement and awareness programmes encouraging positive behaviour. Maharashtra Cyber will support safety campaigns and promote responsible online practices within the ecosystem.
Skyesports founder and CEO Shiva Nandy said, “The growth of esports requires strong collaboration between the industry and government stakeholders. This MoU with Maharashtra Cyber represents an important step toward strengthening Maharashtra’s esports ecosystem through responsible gaming initiatives and grassroots engagement.”
Maharashtra Cyber additional director general of police Yashasvi Yadav added, “As esports continues to grow rapidly among young audiences, it is equally important to promote safe and responsible digital practices within the gaming ecosystem.”
Godlike Esports, founder Chetan “Kronten” Chandgude noted, “The true growth of esports in India lies in strengthening its roots at the grassroots level. This collaboration will support the state’s vision of building a strong and sustainable esports ecosystem.”
Eyrie Entertainment will cover and amplify Maharashtra Cyber’s cyber awareness activities across events and campaigns.
The partnership reflects a forward-looking effort to nurture Maharashtra’s esports talent pipeline while ensuring rapid growth is matched by strong digital safety guardrails. Further initiatives, tournaments and outreach programmes are expected to be announced soon.
In a state where gaming is levelling up faster than broadband speeds, this MoU isn’t just paperwork, it’s a power-up that turns players into safer, smarter pros, one secure headshot at a time.
