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Loco Named Broadcasting Partner for Skyesports Masters

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James Fudge

9 months ago

Loco partners with Skyesports Masters and franchised teams

India-based tournament organizer and events company Skyesports announced this week that live streaming platform Loco will serve as the official broadcasting partner for its city-based, franchised Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) esports tournament, Skyesports Masters. In addition, Loco will serve as the official sponsor for all eight franchised esports teams participating in the tournament.

Financial terms of this deal were not disclosed.

Under the terms of the deal, Loco will live stream LAN Playoffs at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bangalore on Aug. 26 and 27, through its website and mobile app. The playoffs, which are open to all for free, will also feature on-site events and activations including the show-matches, meet-and-greets, brand booths, and a music show. Tickets for the event are currently available on Paytm Insider.

Some sponsors will have booths and activations during the event including AMD and Zebronics, and organizers promise other activities including live entertainment and the “Skyesports Award Ceremony,” featuring the top teams from the Skyesports Champions Series – BGMI. The Skyesports Masters is sponsored by AMD, Windows 11, Flipkart, 1xBet, and Zebronics.

Loco is also partnering with the eight franchised esports teams including Velocity Gaming, Enigma Gaming, Revenant Esports, Reckoning Esports, Medal Esports, Gods Reign, Marcos Gaming, and 7Sea Esports.

Skyesports Masters features a total prize pool of 2 Crore INR, or roughly $245K USD.

James Fudge

With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.