Jet Skyesports is back with its first LAN event of 2023. Taking place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi during the India Gaming Show (IGS) on February 16-17, the Windows 11 Skyesports Grand Slam Season 3 will feature the best creators and teams competing for glory.
The exciting event will also bring back Skyesports’ all-female esports IP, the Skyesports Luna, as a LAN event with VALORATING. This will make it India’s first all-female VALORANTS LAN esports event.
The IGS is an initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) which is supported by the Government of India to provide a platform for showcasing games and animation. You can find out more about his official site.
After a hugely successful 2022, Skyesports is teaming up with Microsoft as title partner and leading semiconductor manufacturer AMD as “powered by” sponsors of the tournament. Windows 11 Skyesports Grand Slam Season 3 is expected to feature multiple esports titles.
As the game rapidly gains popularity in the country, Microsoft Windows 11 will take center stage at IGS throughout the tournament as it brings PC gaming back to life.
According to a report by Niko Partners, India had 396.4 million gamers in 2022. This number is expected to climb to over 630 million over the next four years. The Windows 11 Skyesports Grand Slam Season 3 provides a perfect opportunity for Microsoft and AMD to connect directly with young, tech-savvy audiences.
Speaking of this, Bhaskar Basu, Head of Modern Work at Microsoft Indiasaid, “Gaming has always been an integral part of the Windows experience. Windows 11 helps maximize the gaming experience, enabling much more powerful and fully immersive engagement through technologies like Auto HDR, Direct Storage and more. We We are delighted to be the title sponsors of the Windows 11 Skyesports Grand Slam Season 3. Our partnership with Skyesports enables us to bring the joy of gaming and hundreds of high-quality PC games to enthusiasts across India.
The Windows 11 Skyesports Grand Slam will also leverage Skyesports’ existing distribution network to reach Gen Z and Millennials in every nook and corner of the country. Besides the crowds gathered on the ground in Delhi, fans across the country can follow the esports action live on Skyesports Youtube channel And Twitch Channel.
Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Jet Skyesportsadded, “With nearly 400 million gamers, India is already becoming the home of gaming and esports globally and brands like Microsoft and AMD have understood this. After the success of Season 2 of Skyesports Grand Slam last year which recorded over 40 million viewers, we are delighted to be back with Season 3 as a LAN event. This will also be our first event in the Nation’s Capital and we are delighted to welcome our already large audience in the city to the Windows 11 Skyesports Grand Slam.
The LAN event in Delhi will feature intense esports action to keep fans engaged over the two days of competition. On top of that, there will be unique activations with Microsoft and AMD as well as giveaways to reward all fans who show up at the Pragati Maidan.
Entry to Windows 11 Skyesports Grand Slam Season 3 will be free for everyone. Stay tuned to Skyesports instagram, FacebookAnd Twitter handles for more information.
