Marcos Gaming enters Rs. 2 Crore Skyesports Masters: India's First Franchised Esports Tournament

Marcos Gaming, an Indian esports brand, has been officially confirmed as a participant in India's largest gaming tournament, the Skyesports Masters. The organization will soon reveal its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) team, which will compete for a portion of the Rs. 2,00,00,000 prize pool.

Skyesports Masters 

The Skyesports Masters will commence on July 8 with the League Stage, where eight franchised teams will compete over several weeks. The top four teams will then advance to the Playoffs, which will take place on August 26 and 27 as an on-ground LAN event. The Skyesports Masters Playoffs are expected to be an extraordinary event in the Indian esports scene, establishing a new standard for the industry.

Marcos Gaming joins Skyesports Masters

Marcos Gaming is preparing to finalize a team of five players for their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) roster to participate in the Skyesports Masters. Furthermore, the organization plans to incorporate two players from the cafe qualifiers. These qualifiers, held on June 17-18 and June 24-25, are grassroots events designed to identify and support exceptional talent from 20 different cities throughout the country.

Commenting on entering the Skyesports Masters, Sudhir Kumar, Founder, Marcos Gaming, said, “I am thrilled to be entering India’s first franchised esports league. We believe in the vision of Shiva and Skyesports which was one of our primary motivations to enter the league. The franchise model is important in esports as it brings structure to the industry with a fixed set of deliverables, allowing us to close brand deals easier. There is still work to be done for reviving Counter-Strike in India, and we are here for the long run with the Skyesports Masters and are looking forward to growing this promising title.” 

Commenting on the joining of Marcos Gaming into the esports tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “We are delighted to welcome Marcos Gaming as one of the franchised teams in the Skyesports Masters. The tournament will serve as a gateway for the revival of Counter-Strike in India and we need organizations who are committed to being the catalyst for this. Akhil’s and Marcos’ long-term commitment is aligned with our goals for the league and the game.