Skyesports Championship 2024 format overhauled
The CEO of skyesports took to Instagram yesterday to announce that the org had struck new media deals as a result of which the prize pool of the event was bumped up to $300,000 USD. Today, through a post on X, Skyesports have unveiled an overhauled format for the main event, accommodating four additional teams.
Originally set out to be a GSL group stage, the tournament now opens with a round-robin across two groups containing five teams each. The top three teams from both groups advance to the playoffs. A six-team single-elimination bracket playoffs will crown the winner of Skyesports Championship 2024.
Skyesports Championship 2024's Indian qualifier ran it's course with True Rippers taking on Gods Reign in a bo3 final. DEFAULTER and co. emerged victorious and are set to join The MongolZ, Eternal Fire, FURIA, BetBoom, Aurora, Revenant and 3DMAX in the main event, set to be a LAN in Mumbai. The slot expansion has made way for four teams that are yet to be announced.
Overhauled format
Dates
23/07/2024-28/07/2024
Prize Pool
$300,000 USD
Group Stage
2 Groups
Round-robin
Top 3 from each group advance to playoffs
Playoffs
6 Teams
Single-elimination
Bo5 grand-final
Location
Mumbai
Venue - TBD
Teams
The MongolZ
Eternal Fire
FURIA
True Rippers
BetBoom
Aurora
Revenant
3DMAX
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