Indian Government is going to host an esports tournament in November 2024, where gamers and teams will get to fight in games like BGMI, eFootball, and WCC3.
The Indian Government is getting ready to enter the esports world in a big way by announcing a new tournament with popular games like Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), eFootball, and World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC3). This tournament is a part of the "Create in India Challenge," which is started to promote creativity and digital entertainment in India.
Here is all that you need to about the Esports Tournament by the Indian Government, including details on the dates, games, format, schedule, and more.
Esports Tournament by the Indian Government: Dates and Games
This is a big event for Indian gaming, as it’s the first time the government is hosting a large LAN (Local Area Network) event. The tournament will happen in Goa from November 20th to 24th, 2024, and it will feature three main games:
- BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India): Popular mobile game with solo and squad modes.
- eFootball: 1v1 matches where two players compete against each other.
- WCC3 (World Cricket Championship 3): Cricket game featuring 1v1 matches.
It is important to note that the registrations for these games will open on different dates: August 23rd, September 1st, September 18th, and October 4th, so that maximum people get to participate in the event.
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Format and Schedule of Esports Tournament by the Indian Government
The tournament will start with online qualifiers, split into four different batches so that more gamers across India can take part. Here’s a quick look at the schedule:
- Batch 1: September 1st – September 15th
- Batch 2: September 18th – October 2nd
- Batch 3: October 4th – October 19th
- Batch 4: October 21st – November 4th
The top players and teams from these qualifiers will get a chance to compete in the Grand Finals in Goa.
Grand Finals in Goa
The Grand Finals will be the highlight of the tournament, bringing together the best gamers from across the country. Here’s how it will be set up:
- eFootball and WCC3: 64 players for each game will compete in the finals. Out of these, 60 players will be from the online qualifiers (15 from each batch), and four players will be invited from other countries.
- BGMI: 16 teams will participate. 12 teams will qualify from the online rounds (three from each batch), and four teams will be invited from other countries.
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How to Watch the Esports Tournament by Hosted the Indian Government?
All matches will be streamed live on platforms like YouTube, so fans can watch the action from anywhere.
The event will start with the Quarter-Finals, followed by the Semi-Finals, and then the Grand Finals. The tournament is not just about winning; it comes with exciting prizes. Winners will get cash rewards and exclusive goodies, though the exact prize details are yet to be announced.
Well, this esports tournament is a part of the bigger "Create in India Challenge," initiative which is launched to promote digital and creative industries in India. The challenge includes 25 different competitions in gaming, animation, music, and visual arts. And through such events, the government aims to connect with India's tech-savvy youth and provide them with a platform to showcase their talents.
So, if you love gaming or are a fan of any of these games, be sure to check out the exciting matches that will start on September 1st, and do not forget to cheer for your favorite players and teams.