Mumbai-based esports organization, Reckoning Esports, has officially entered the prestigious Skyesports Masters CSGO, marking its participation in India’s first franchised esports league. The team will be among the eight franchised teams vying for a significant portion of the Rs. 2 Crores prize pool, making it the largest gaming tournament in the country.
Reckoning Esports will assemble a formidable five-man roster specifically for the Skyesports Masters. Additionally, the team will select two players from the ongoing Skyesports cafe qualifiers, held in 20 cities across India. Players interested in participating can currently register on the official Skyesports Masters website.
The Skyesports Masters, featuring a franchised format and grassroots-level cafe qualifiers, perfectly aligns with Reckoning Esports’ vision of providing opportunities for emerging talents. The organization emphasizes an extensive scouting process for all its esports rosters, and the Skyesports Masters‘ grassroots-level cafe qualifier program enables it to accomplish just that.
Founder of Reckoning Esports Shares Excitement
Sharang Naicker, Founder, Reckoning Esports, stated, “This CSGO league is remarkable initiative that prioritizes the success of teams.
The format is incredibly exciting and will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of the CSGO industry in our country.
Reckoning Esports’ long-term vision for the first-person title is to establish a team that competes at the highest level regionally and represents South Asia in global tournaments.”
Intense Competition and Grand Prizes Await
The Skyesports Masters will begin on July 1, starting with an exciting league stage until Aug 17. Following this phase, the top 4 teams will advance to the Skyesports Masters Playoffs, a LAN event taking place on the 26th & 27th Aug.
With an impressive prize pool of Rs. 2 Crores at stake, the eight participating teams will undoubtedly give their all in this highly anticipated tournament.
Positive Outlook from Skyesports Founder and CEO
Shiva Nandy, Founder, and CEO of Skyesports, expressed his excitement about Reckoning Esports’ involvement in the Skyesports Masters. He said, “When I presented the idea of a franchised league that focuses on talent scouting from grassroots levels, he immediately came on board.
I have great respect for organizations like Reckoning Esports that believe in emerging talents and providing them with opportunities. I eagerly look forward to our long-term association and CSGO revival in India.”
With Reckoning Esports now part of the Skyesports Masters, fans and enthusiasts can expect fierce competition. The rise of new esports stars in India’s gaming landscape.
