Gaming
Skyesports Masters 2024 India Qualifier gets underway
Mumbai: Skyesports, an esports tournament organiser, is set to host the Skyesports Masters 2024 India Qualifier from 28 to 31 March. Eight of the country’s best teams will be competing for the title and a slot in the Skyesports Masters Main Event. The prestigious main event of the tournament will see teams from Europe and India, competing for a share of the $350,000 prize pool.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Skyesports Masters India Qualifier.
Eight teams will be competing in the closed qualifier. Six of these have been directly invited while two have made it through the open qualifier.
. 2ez Gaming
. Carvinal Gaming
. Gods Reign
. Grayfox Esports
. Marcus Gaming
. True Rippers
. Crescent
. Frag Theory
Coming into the tournament, Gods Reign is one of the favourites to win, having previously won the India Qualifier for the Skyesports Grand Slam. The team also secured an impressive second-place finish at the Skyesports Grand Slam Main Event in Pune earlier this month. However, with a formidable lineup from the other teams, including a newly-signed roster from Carnival Gaming, the India Qualifier is set to feature intense Counter-Strike 2 esports action.
The eight teams will lock horns in a double-elimination bracket, with the winner advancing to the Skyesports Masters Main Event. All matches will be live-streamed on the Skyespors YouTube and Twitch channels.
The India champion from the Qualifier will face Aurora Gaming, BIG, ENCE, Ninjas In Pyjamas, OG, Forze Esports, and BetBoom Team in the Skyesports Masters Main Event. Scheduled to take place from April 8 to 14, the eight teams will be fighting for a share of the $350,000 prize pool.
Skyesports, headquartered in Chennai, has been on an aggressive international expansion strategy. The Skyesports Masters is the second event in Skyesports’ 2024 Counter-Strike 2 esports roadmap which features a total prize pool of $1 million.
Gaming
Konami concludes successful eFootball India campaign
Campaign featuring Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and other stars boosts engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
MUMBAI: When cricket meets football in the virtual world, even the biggest fans can’t help but score and Konami’s latest eFootball campaign in India has clearly hit the back of the net. Konami Digital Entertainment has successfully wrapped up its India campaign for eFootball, which brought together cricketers Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, actors Naslen Gafoor and Chandu Salim Kumar, and footballers Sahal Abdul Samad and Shubhasish Bose. The multi-star campaign generated strong excitement across gaming, football, and creator communities through social content, fan participation, and in-game engagement.
Building on the initial launch that featured a limited-time Lionel Messi card, the campaign united fan communities, lifestyle creators, football creators, and competitive eFootball influencers. It significantly expanded the game’s visibility and deepened engagement with fans across the country.
The campaign also saw thousands of entries submitted as part of its social media engagement challenge, reflecting high levels of community enthusiasm and active creator involvement.
Looking ahead, Konami plans to build on this momentum with more eFootball experiences for Indian fans as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches. With global attention on the tournament set to rise, India will remain a key market for deepening community engagement and bringing fans closer to the action.
In a country that lives and breathes sport, Konami has shown that mixing real-world stars with virtual thrills is a winning formula leaving fans eagerly waiting for the next goal.
