Skyesports Masters has announced that Loco, an independent esports and live streaming platform, will be the broadcasting partner for India’s first-ever franchised esports tournament. Loco has also stepped up as the official sponsor for all eight franchised esports teams participating in the ?2cr tournament.
Fans can catch the competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) action of the Skyesports Masters by tuning into the matches streaming live on the Loco website and mobile application. Loco is also set to bring unique experiences for fans leading up to the LAN Playoffs at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bangalore on August 26 and 27.
The Playoffs will be open to all for free and feature intense esports action, show-matches, meet-and-greets, brand booths and a grand music show — becoming a one-stop entertainment extravaganza and setting a benchmark for Indian esports events.
Tickets for the event are currently available on PayTM Insider.
Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, commented:
“The Skyesports Masters is a benchmark-setting event for Indian esports as it prioritises sustainability for all the eight partnered teams. We are thrilled to have on-boarded Loco, the world’s leading independent esports and live game streaming platform, not only as the broadcasting partner but also as a sponsor for the teams competing in the event. As we approach a thrilling end to the League Stage of the Skyesports Masters, fans can catch all the action live on Loco as well.”
Firasat Durrani, Co-founder & Vice President Business Operations at Loco, added:
“Having the prestigious Skyesports Masters CS:GO, a significant gaming event in India, on Loco is a testament of our consistent efforts to bring diverse content to our viewers for legacy esports like Counter Strike. Our enduring partnership with Skyesports, and the exciting support for the 8 teams in this tournament, showcases our commitment to not only support and uplift the tournament but also the individual stories and aspirations that breathe life into Indian esports, particularly within the PC gaming community in India.“
The eight franchised teams participating in the Skyesports Masters are: Velocity Gaming, Enigma Gaming, Revenant Esports, Reckoning Esports, Medal Esports, Gods Reign, Marcos Gaming and 7Sea Esports.
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