Over the last year, Skyesports has set a benchmark in the Indian esports industry. After a record-setting 2021, the esports company has pulled the curtains on the roadmap for the ongoing year. All of its major IPs are set to make a comeback along with a return to LAN events. The prize pools have also been significantly increased.
Besides this, Skyesports will also be working with game developers to host several first-party tournaments throughout the year. This association displays the faith of game developers in the company and its influence across India.
After expanding to South Asia in 2021, Skyesports will be setting its foot into even more regions this year. This doesn’t mean a reduction in competitions at the grassroots level, as they will continue in the same frequency as in the past.
Skyesports has always had a diversified portfolio of games that are included in its IPs. The company will be continuing this trend in 2022 and will organize tournaments for several games. There will be something for every gamer by the Chennai-based company.
Skyesports chief executive officer Shiva Nandy said, “I would like to thank the community for putting their faith in us throughout the past year as over 280,000 gamers registered across different tournaments. We couldn’t be more excited to share the roadmap for 2022 as we look forward to another remarkable year for Skyesports. The stakes are getting significantly higher with prize pools being increased across the board and a return to LAN events. We will also be setting our foot into more regions as Skyesports continues to set a benchmark for the esports industry. “
Here is the roadmap for 2022. In addition to these, Skyesports will also be hosting tournaments at the grassroots level and first-party events.
February – March: Skyesports Grand Slam 2022 S1.
The Skyesports Grand Slam is taking place in February and March with an open-for-all format. It has a prize pool of $40,000 split evenly between VALORANT and BGMI.
March – April: Skyesports Pro League
The Skyesports Pro League will happen in March and April. It will have $20,000 on the line split between Free Fire, VALORANT, League of Legends, and Dota 2.
April – May: Skyesports League 2022
The Skyesports League, which is a city-based premier league, will return this summer. It will feature a player auction and is set to be one of the biggest competitions of the year with a total prize pool of Rs. 1.5 crores. It will be a LAN event.
August – October: Skyesports Championship 4.0
The fan-favorite competition will continue its tradition of providing a #PathtoPro with its fourth edition this year. With Rs. 1 crore on the line and several games, it will be a grand event featuring a LAN finals as well.
September – October: Real Cricket Championship 2022
India’s favorite cricket game will have a Rs. 50 lakhs esports event later this year for aspiring gamers to make it big.
October: Skyesports Grand Slam 2022 S2
The Skyesports Grand Slam will return in October for its second season of the year.
November – December: Skyesports Mobile Open: Prize pool will be Rs. 1 crore
After a successful first edition in late 2021, the mobile gaming tournament is returning to close off the year. With several mobile games set to be included this year as well, it’s time for mobile gamers to hone their skills.
The Skyesports Tri-Series, which was announced last year as a LAN event for VALORANT in Dubai has been delayed. It will happen later this year as well. Also, fans can stay tuned for an exciting announcement after the VCT Stage 1 later this year.