Skyesports, an Indian esports and gaming company, has partnered with MOGO, a collegiate esports tournament platform, to organize the MOGO National Championship. This tournament will be hosted from September 18 to 22nd and will see over 16 colleges compete inside the University’s 2000-seat arena for a chance at an INR 10 lakhs (~£9,629) prize pool.
The stage for this competition is the Lovely Professional University in Phagwara. Over 100 teams registered for the event, and 16 will make it through to the final stage for a single-elimination-style bracket finale.
"The MOGO National Championship is doing just that with its pan-India format targeting all major colleges and the LAN Finale at the LPU. All the best to the 16 college teams competing in the inaugural Finale and I look forward to working together with MOGO to bring more events at the collegiate level," said Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports.
Indian Collegiate Esports Events
Skyesports and MOGO Host a Premier Collegiate Esports Event
Trend Themes
1. Collegiate Esports - The MOGO National Championship is a premier collegiate esports event that showcases the growing popularity of esports among Indian college students.
2. Esports Tournaments - Skyesports and MOGO's partnership highlights the increasing number of esports tournaments being organized in India, offering opportunities for colleges and students to compete and win large prize pools.
3. Gaming Industry - The collaboration between Skyesports and MOGO signifies the continuous growth and market potential of the gaming industry in India, particularly in the collegiate sector.
Industry Implications
1. Esports - The MOGO National Championship is evidence of the thriving esports industry in India, creating avenues for tournament organizers, teams, and sponsors to be part of this lucrative sector.
2. Higher Education - The MOGO National Championship reflects the intersection of esports and higher education, revealing opportunities for universities, colleges, and educational institutions to embrace the growing popularity of esports among students.
3. Entertainment - The collaboration between Skyesports and MOGO highlights the entertainment industry's potential in tapping into the esports market, generating new revenue streams through events and sponsorships.