Computer hardware company GIGABYTE and India-based tournament organizer Skyesports announced partnership related to the MEWC 2025 World Finals.
Financial terms of this partnership were not disclosed.
Under the terms of the deal, GIGABYTE will serve as a “powered by” partner of the Microsoft Excel World Championship (MEWC) India Qualifier.
“We’re excited to welcome GIGABYTE as the Powered By partner for this truly one-of-a-kind tournament,” said Shiva Nandy, founder and CEO of Skyesports. “At Skyesports, our strength lies in building unconventional and disruptive IPs that expand the scope of what esports can be. The Microsoft Excel World Championship India Qualifier does exactly that—challenging traditional definitions of competition while spotlighting logic, speed, and precision. Partnering with GIGABYTE ensures that the championship is backed by the performance and reliability needed for a stage as unique as this.”
The India Qualifier is organized by Skyesports, with support from the Financial Modeling World Cup (FMWC) and the Indian Digital Gaming Society (IDGS). The tournament using Microsoft Excel is open to students and professionals and will be held at the Skyesports HQ in Chennai, India. The final will be livestreamed nationwide.
The winner of the India Qualifier will receive a paid trip to Las Vegas to represent the country at the MEWC 2025 World Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada. The World Finals will be broadcast live on the FMWC YouTube channel, on ESPN, and more.