Skyesports announced today that iQOO has joined the Skyesports Championship 2025, India’s longest-running homegrown esports IP, as the title sponsor for the BGMI Grand Finals.

Scheduled to take place from May 15th to 18th, 2025, the Grand Finals will feature the top 16 teams from across India, narrowed down through open qualifiers that attracted thousands of aspiring players from all parts of the country, competing for the ultimate title and a share of the INR 17.5 lakhs prize pool.

With India’s best teams in action, the Grand Finals serve as the perfect platform to highlight the iQOO Neo 10, the fastest smartphone in the segment, powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor. The device enables esports-level gaming with 144 FPS, making it well-suited for high-performance mobile competition.

iQOO Neo 10 joins industry leading brands including ‘powered by’ partner AMD along with associate partners, Western Digital, Red Bull, and GIGABYTE.

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Adding to the excitement, the iQOO Neo 10 Skyesports Championship Grand Finals will introduce a unique and never-seen-before format in BGMI esports: the Sky Champ Rule. Under this format, teams must reach a points threshold and then secure a winner-winner chicken dinner (WWCD) to be crowned champions of the tournament.

This innovative structure brings an added layer of strategy and unpredictability to the final stage. The tournament has already surpassed 25 million views and hit a peak concurrent viewership of over 100,000, showcasing the growing anticipation for the Grand Finals.

Commenting on the partnership, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said: “The Skyesports Championship has grown into one of the largest and most recognizable esports IPs in India, consistently bringing together top talent from across the country. It’s this scale, reach, and grassroots foundation that makes the IP a compelling platform for leading brands like iQOO to engage with the gaming community. We’re excited to have them on board as the title sponsor for the Grand Finals and look forward to delivering an unforgettable last stage through our unique Sky Champ format.”

The 16 qualified teams for the iQOO Neo 10 Skyesports Championship Grand Finals are:

• Vasista Esports
• True Rippers
• Learn From Past
• Cincinnati Kids
• Money Makerz
• Rising Inferno Esports
• Wyld Fans
• Autobotz Esports
• Gods Reign
• Alibaba Raiders
• 4Merical Esports
• Team iQOO Soul
• Team iQOO 8Bit
• Blitz Esports
• RivalryxNRI
• Team Versatile

The iQOO Neo 10 Skyesports Championship 2025 BGMI Grand Finals will be streamed exclusively on the Skyesports YouTube channel from May 15th to 18th, 2025. Fans tuning in will also stand a chance to win exciting prizes, with further details to be revealed during the livestream.

The top 8 teams battle for a spot at the Split 2 LAN finals on May 31 and June 1

The stage is set for the OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 Split 2 (OMEN VCSA Split 2) as eight of the region’s finest VALORANT teams prepare to clash for glory and a prize pool of INR 29 lakhs. Organised by NODWIN Gaming, a leader in the global esports and gaming ecosystem, in collaboration with Riot Games, makers of the globally acclaimed title, VALORANT, Split 2 of the OMEN VCSA will feature three weeks of high-octane action.

Following a highly competitive Split 1 that amassed over 10 million views across platforms, the tournament enters a critical phase with heightened stakes. Of the eight remaining teams, only the top three will secure a place at the LAN Finals, where they will compete not only for the championship title and prize pool but also for essential Challenger Points that play a decisive role in their qualification journey toward VCT Ascension Pacific 2025.

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From the Organizers

Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder & Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming: “The OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia is part of a growing ecosystem that’s being shaped by the passion of our players, the energy of the community, and the support of our partners. Split 1 has already shown just how strong that foundation is, with great viewership and fan engagement. As we move ahead, the focus is on creating more opportunities for players and putting South Asia firmly on the global VALORANT map. The potential here is massive—and we’re just getting started.”

Sukamal Pegu, Esports Lead, South Asia, Riot Games: “Split 1 of the OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 laid a strong foundation, elevating the competitive bar and uncovering standout talent from across the region. As we move into Split 2, we expect the intensity to rise even further. At Riot Games, our vision is to build a sustainable esports ecosystem in South Asia, one that empowers players, engages fans, and creates a clear pathway to bigger stages in the VCT (VALORANT Champions Tour) Circuits like the OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia are central to that vision, and Split 2 represents another key milestone in shaping the future of competitive VALORANT in the region.”

Prize Pool Distribution:

• Split 2 Winner: ₹12,15,000
• Runner-up: ₹6,48,000
• 3rd Place: ₹4,45,500
• 4th Place: ₹2,43,000
• 5th Place: ₹1,21,500
• 6th Place: ₹1,21,500
• 7th Place: ₹81,000
• 8th Place: ₹81,000

Opening Matches:

• May 16, 2025 | 3:00 PM: Velocity Gaming vs Asterisk
• May 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM: Reckoning Esports vs GE Academy
• May 17, 2025 | 3:00 PM: Revenant x Spark vs XO IND
• May 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM: DotExe Esports vs S8UL Esports (BO3)

An Invitation to the Community

NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games welcome fans, players, and esports enthusiasts from across the region to be a part of the OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025. With three high-stakes splits offering a shot at VCT Ascension Pacific 2025, the tournament marks a major step forward for VALORANT esports in the region.

Together, NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games continue to strengthen the esports ecosystem in South Asia, amplifying player stories, uncovering new talent, and uniting fans in celebration of esports brilliance.

Check out the thrilling broadcast of the OMEN VCSA 2025 on the following links :-

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Hindi and English broadcast on NODWIN Gaming’s Official YouTube Channel

Hindi Broadcast on NODWIN Gaming’s Official Facebook Page

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OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 Split 2 – Teams & Rosters

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