Skyesports, India’s leading esports organizer for gamers across Asia, announces the initial lineup for the highly anticipated Skyesports Masters 2024.
Set for offline action in India from April 8 to 14, this week-long event features intense Counter-Strike battles among eight top teams competing for mastery and a share of the $350,000 prize pool, marking Skyesports’ stride toward global expansion.
In this initial wave of invitations, prominent figures in Counter-Strike esports are unveiled:
Team Liquid
Ninjas In Pyjamas
ENCE
BIG
Team Liquid and Ninjas In Pyjamas stand out as major names in Counter-Strike esports, with the latter securing Major victories. Additionally, Poland’s renowned team ENCE, led by the 4-time Major winner Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander, and Germany’s BIG, boasting a stellar lineup, will also join the competition at Skyesports Masters.
Two additional invited teams and the winner of the Europe Qualifiers will join the four teams. Additionally, the champion of the India Qualifier will partake in Skyesports Masters 2024, offering local fans a team to support. Details for the Europe and India Qualifiers will be disclosed later. With the final eight teams, fans can anticipate thrilling Counter-Strike esports action as the world’s best vie for the title. Stay connected via Skyesports’ Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for updates.
Featuring renowned teams, a $350,000 prize pool, and a week-long LAN event, Skyesports Masters promises riveting Counter-Strike esports action. The eight teams will engage in a double-elimination bracket to determine the ultimate champion.
Part of Skyesports’ 2024 Counter-Strike 2 roadmap, which includes a $1 million prize pool across six international tournaments, Skyesports solidifies its global presence in the FPS esports landscape. The inaugural event, Skyesports Grand Slam 2024, unfolds in Pune, India from March 14 to 16. Four teams – one from India, one from Australia, and two invited international teams – will compete for a share of the $50,000 prize pool.
In addition to the Skyesports Grand Slam and Skyesports Masters, Skyesports is set to host Championship 6.0, Skyesports Souvenir Colombo, Skyesports Global Tour in Thailand, and the India vs Pakistan Series in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The inaugural Skyesports Masters, launched in 2023 with an impressive $240,000 prize pool, saw eight esports organizations compete through a month-long regular season, culminating in the Playoffs held in Bangalore, India, to determine the champion. Now, in 2024, this premium IP expands with a larger prize pool and the inclusion of international teams.