TECNO Mobile becomes title sponsor of Skyesports Champions Series BGMI

 Skyesports, the leading esports tournament organizer in South Asia, has announced TECNO Mobile as the title sponsor for the Skyesports Champions Series (SCS). This epic 10-day tournament features top teams from across India in the highly anticipated Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). Together, they are set to present an extraordinary gaming extravaganza, celebrating the comeback of BGMI and delivering an unparalleled gaming experience. This exclusive collaboration allows TECNO Mobile and Skyesports to engage with their target audience, enhance their brand presence in the gaming community, and contribute to the growth of the gaming ecosystem in India. The SCS BGMI features a humongous prize pool of ₹25,00,000 and is one of the biggest esports tournaments for the game since it was relaunched in India last month

The year 2023 has marked a significant turning point for TECNO Mobile as the brand has shifted its gears towards the high-to-premium smartphone segment. With its exceptional product lines including POVA, CAMON, and PHANTOM, TECNO Mobile has firmly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the high-to-premium smartphone market. The TECNO POVA series consists of the ultimate gaming smartphones and embodies the trinity of power, speed, and performance. Featuring a long-lasting battery life, impressive performance, and a stylish design POVA series stands as the ultimate gaming companion for high-octane gaming tournaments. After the exceptional success of PHANTOM X2 Pro and Phantom V Fold, TECNO would be announcing new line of smartphones under its performance-oriented POVA series. It encourages the passionate gamers to ‘Stop At Nothing’ and continue to hustle with the agile POVA series offerings.

Talking about the association Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TECNO Mobile India commented, “As a smartphone brand driven by consumer insights, we strive to cater to the diverse needs of consumers from all walks of life. In line with the rapid growth of the gaming sector in India, where a significant portion of Zillennials now view gaming as both a leisure activity and a means of livelihood, we are dedicated to further enhancing our POVA lineup through upcoming launches. Our phased releases are aimed at empowering the unwavering determination of avid gamers who refuse to settle for mediocrity. By partnering with Skyesports, we take a significant leap forward in accomplishing this shared objective. This collaboration promises to foster a more thrilling online gaming ecosystem, and we eagerly anticipate a valuable partnership that will bring excitement and innovation to gamers across the country.”

The Skyesports Champions Series BGMI has currently wrapped up with its intense five-day semifinals stage, which saw 24 teams compete for the 16 spots in the finals. Top squads like Orangutan, Blind Esports, and GodLike Esports have all booked their berths in the finals. Fan-favorite Team Soul also managed to push through into the finals after an impressive chicken dinner in the final game of the Semifinals. The finalists have now been locked in and will compete across 30 matches to crown the SCS BGMI champions.

All matches are being live-streamed on the Skyesports Loco channel, where fans can watch the tournament live from June 14^th to 18^th from 1PM onwards. Additionally, the top teams of the Skyesports Champions Series (SCS) BGMI will be felicitated in an award ceremony in Bangalore on Aug. 27.

Commenting on the partnership, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “We are thrilled to partner with TECNO POVA for the Skyesports Champions Series, as we embark on a journey to bring a structured roadmap for BGMI esports with the return of the game through our original IPs. This collaboration signifies our commitment to providing a platform for the country's top esports teams, while TECNO POVA's cutting-edge technology resonates with the aspirations of Gen Z gamers. With our 16 finalists locked in, I wish them the best of luck as they vie for the coveted title of champions.”