India – September 14, 2024: The highly anticipated THE FINALS League is set to begin today, bringing together ten city-based teams to compete for a $10,000 prize pool. Featuring a combination of well-known influencers and professional players, this city-vs-city tournament is expected to captivate esports fans across the country.
With a double round-robin group stage and an intense main event, THE FINALS League promises to deliver thrilling competitive action through October. Representing different cities across India, the teams will battle it out for the title of champions, making this one of the most anticipated esports events of the year.
Teams and Captains of THE FINALS League
Ten teams will represent various cities across India, each led by a well-known captain. These captains participated in THE FINALS Auction on September 9, where they selected their rosters, comprising a balanced mix of influencers and pro players. Here’s a look at the teams and their captains:
- Mumbai Moonlanders: Vinay “Hades” Rao
- Rajasthan Galactics: Pardhan
- Delhi Celestials: Amit “Fa2” Thakur
- Bengaluru Starbusters: Prajwal “Red Parasite” Kali
- Hyderabad Halos: Manoj “Sentinel” Kashyap
- Chennai Comets: Asarudheen “Vaadhiyaar” Samsudheen
- Punjab Asteroids: Gagandeep “Sikhwarrior” Singh
- Ahmedabad Meteors: Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh
- Kolkata Zeniths: Mithul “Binks” Nayak
- Pune Supernovas: Atul “Menatarms Gaming” Jayadev.
Each team will consist of six players, and with the diversity of talent, the league is poised to offer competitive and engaging matches for esports fans.
Tournament Format and Schedule
THE FINALS League will be played in Cash Out mode, where four teams will compete simultaneously in each match. The tournament will adopt a double round-robin format with the 10 teams, and the top eight teams will qualify for the Main Stage.
The schedule is as follows:
Group Stage: September 14 to 25Main Event: October 1 and 2The Main Event will follow an IPL-style eliminator format:Top Four Teams: They will play in Qualifier 1, with the winners advancing directly to the Finals. The losers move to Qualifier 2.Bottom Four Teams: These teams will compete in the Eliminator. The winners progress to Qualifier 2, while the losers are eliminated.Qualifier 2: The remaining four teams (losers from Qualifier 1 and winners from the Eliminator) will battle for the final two spots in the Finals.
Where to Watch THE FINALS League
Fans can catch all the action from THE FINALS League live on Skyesports’ YouTube channel and THE FINALS India YouTube channel. To ensure an engaging experience for all viewers, the matches will be broadcasted in both Hindi and English, with the following talent lineup:
Hindi: Captain Price, IQ Master, TTRXD Gaming, MaaneEnglish: Lucif3r, Nekroz, Raider
As the group stages get underway, fans will be eager to see which city emerges as the top contender for the championship title. Tune in for the action and support your city’s team as they battle it out for glory!