Gaming
The Finals League 2.0 gears up for action with top gamers and big stakes
MUMBAI: The battleground is set, the teams are locked in, and the stakes have never been higher, The Finals League 2.0 is all set to unleash a gaming spectacle like never before. After an intense player auction, six city-based teams, helmed by India’s biggest gaming stars, are ready to fight for glory in the ultimate esports showdown, kicking off tomorrow, 21 March .
This adrenaline-charged 10-day tournament, running from 21 to 30 March, will feature a group stage followed by a high-octane main stage where only the best will survive.
The Finals League 2.0 will unfold in two electrifying stages, leading to one ultimate champion. The Group Stage, running from 21-23 March , will see six teams divided into three groups, competing in a double round-robin format. Only the top four squads will earn their spot in the high-stakes Main Stage, scheduled for 29-30 March .
Here, the final four will battle across two intense series of six maps each, with the team securing the highest points emerging as the undisputed champion.
The Finals League 2.0 will be played in Cash Out mode, where four teams of three players each drop into a fully destructible battlefield. Their mission? Eliminate opponents and secure Cashouts, with the team collecting the most cash emerging victorious.
Each of the six city-based teams in The Finals League 2.0 is captained by a renowned gaming content creator, who handpicked their squad in a high-energy player auction on March 14. Leading the charge for Mumbai Moonlanders is Binks, with HADDIII, Pashu, Zeb, and Jitzsu on his roster. Blossom spearheads the Haryana Hypernovas, joined by Exotic, Spaceinsane, Zer0, and Buzz. Rakazone commands the Delhi Celestials, teaming up with Yclown, Flyx, Gator, and JJ FPS YT. The Ahmedabad Meteors, under Hydraflick, feature Ghostlyboii, Parag, Vanshaj, and Shooter. Meanwhile, Tbone leads the Hyderabad Halos, with 7aze, Blackhole YT, Nightmare, and Mukku battling alongside him. Finally, Bengaluru Starbusters, captained by Red Parasite, bring together Alva, Fragrift, Morax, and Tempest in their quest for glory.
For those ready to witness esports mayhem unfold, all matches will be live-streamed from 4 pm on The Finals India and Skyesports Youtube channels.
The Finals League 2.0 features a 5,000 dollars prize pool, with the champion team taking home 2,300 dollars while the runner-up secures 1,200 dollars. The third-place squad will earn 700 dollars and the fourth-place finishers will receive 400 dollars. Adding to the competitive excitement, individual players will also be rewarded for their standout performances, the “Ruthless Assassin” award for most kills comes with a 200 dollars prize, while the “Helping Hand” award for best support also grants 200 dollars to the most selfless teammate on the battlefield.
With bragging rights, cash prizes, and the ultimate title on the line, the action is about to explode. Will your city rise to the top, or will the competition be too fierce? Buckle up, because The Finals League 2.0 is ready to redefine Indian esports, one intense match at a time!
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
