Medal Esports announced as sixth franchised team for Skyesports Masters

Delhi-based esports organisation, Medal Esports, has been confirmed as the sixth franchise for the upcoming Skyesports Masters tournament. The organisation will be entering Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) to compete for glory and a share of the INR 2 crore prize pool in India’s first franchised esports tournament.

Medal Esports will be unveiling a seven-man roster for the Skyesports Masters shortly. Two of these players will be from the open-for-all café qualifiers, which are currently ongoing in 20 cities across India.

The Skyesports Masters is set to kick off with the League Stage from July 8 to Aug. 17. The eight franchised teams will lock horns in an intense round-robin action spanning multiple weeks with the top four advancing to the Playoffs.

The Skyesports Masters Playoffs will take place on Aug. 26 and 27 in an on-ground LAN Event, as India’s four best CS:GO rosters compete for the title of champions.

"Our participation in the Skyesports Masters not only fulfills our long-standing dream of having a team in CS:GO, but also aligns perfectly with our vision of competing in top-tier tournaments. This event, with its franchised model, holds great significance for Indian esports as it will not only promote Counter-Strike from the grassroots with the café qualifiers but also provide commercial viability to the teams. We believe in the long-term vision of the tournament and hope to contribute to the growth of Counter-Strike in India.”
Kabir Kohli, Founder and CEO, Medal Esports

Medal Esports now joins the likes of Revenant Esports, Gods Reign, 7Sea Esports, Marcos Gaming, and Reckoning Esports in the Skyesports Masters. With six franchised teams announced, there are now two spots left for the final two franchised teams.

"We are thrilled to welcome Medal Esports as the sixth franchise in the Skyesports Masters. Medal Esports' long-term commitment to Counter-Strike aligns with our vision of fostering the growth and development of the game in India. We are set to redefine the esports landscape of India with the upcoming Skyesports Masters and I’m thrilled to have Medal Esports as a part of that journey.”
Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports.