Skyesports is set to host the premier Skyesports Masters 2024 from April 8 to 14. With eight of the top Counter-Strike 2 esports teams competing to become the ultimate ‘Masters’ and for a share of the $350,000 prize pool, the online tournament is set to feature intense esports action for fans to enjoy worldwide.
Commenting on the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “We couldn’t be more excited to bring together some of the finest teams from both Europe and India for the Skyesports Masters 2024. With a huge prize pool of $350,000 adding to the stakes, this tournament promises to deliver top-notch esports action for fans worldwide.”
Here is everything you need to know about the Skyesports Masters 2024.
What is the format for the Skyesports Masters 2024?
The Skyesports Masters 2024 – Main Event is all set to happen from April 8 to 14. The eight teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket, where they have been randomly seeded. Each match will be the best-of-three, except for the Grand Finals, which will be a best-of-five affair to crown the Skyesports Masters 2024 champion.
Who are the teams in the tournament?
Five top Counter-Strike 2 esports teams have been directly invited to the event.
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Aurora Gaming
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BIG
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ENCE
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Ninjas in Pyjamas
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OG
Additionally, Skyesports organized the European and Indian Qualifiers, respectively. The top two teams from the EU Closed Qualifier and the Champion of the India Qualifier have also earned their slots in the $350,000 tournament.
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FORZE Esports (EU #1)
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BetBoom Team (EU #2)
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Gods Reign (IND #1)
Where to watch the Skyesports Masters 2024?
Fans can tune into all the action live on the Skyesports Youtube and Twitch channels. The talent lineup is as follows:
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Sudhen “Bleh” Wahengbam
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Adam “Dinko” Hawthorne
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Dhrubajyoti “Captain Price” Das
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Sanat “Lucif3r” Kumar
The schedule for Days 1 and 2 of the Skyesports Masters 2024 is as follows:
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ENCE vs FORZE: 3:30 PM CEST (April 8, 2024)
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Aurora Gaming vs OG: 6 PM CEST (April 8, 2024)
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BIG vs BetBoom: 3:30 PM CEST (April 9, 2024)
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Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Gods Reign: 6 PM CEST (April 9, 2024)
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