India’s esports tournament organiser Skyesports is set to wrap up its Grand Slam 2024, an international Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament, with the playoffs in Pune from 14 to 16 March. Four teams – one each from Russia, Indonesia, India, and Australia will compete in a double-elimination bracket to fight it out for the championship title and the share of the US$50,000 prize pool.
The event is set to take place at the sixth India Gaming Show 2024, an international gaming, animation, and infotainment event being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The event is set to feature an esports diplomatic showmatch between India and Indonesia.
Skyesports Grand Slam will also host a Luna showmatch. This all-female esports tournament will have 10 of India’s top female gaming stars fighting it out in Counter-Strike 2 while promoting inclusivity and inspiring the next generation of women gamers.
The Grand Slam 2024 will feature the following teams in the main event:
Aurora Gaming: Russia
Garuda Wisnu Voyage: Indonesia
Gods Reign: India
Bad News Kangaroo: Australia
This Grand Slam is the first tournament for Counter-Strike 2 in Skyesports’ 2024 esports roadmap for the title. Following this, the company is set to host the Skyesports Masters 2024, a $350,000 tournament in India with teams from Europe and India.