India-based esports tournament operator and gaming company Skyesports announced Thursday that it has signed a deal with BLAST to secure the exclusive Hindi broadcasting rights for the BLAST Paris Major, and will be broadcasting The Champions Stage for Indian audiences.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Skyesports will be broadcasting the Champions Stage live on its YouTube and Twitch channels in Hindi. The Hindi broadcast team for Skyesports includes Lucifer, Euphoria, and SenorMamba.
The very last major dedicated to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive began May 8, and will run until May 21. Twenty-four teams from around the world are competing for a piece of a $1.25M USD prize pool.
The Champions Stage of the Paris Major will take place May 18 – 21, at the Hall de la Pinède, with the eight remaining competitors battling in a single-elimination bracket (through best-of-three series matches) to determine the ultimate champions.