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Skyesports Unveils 2022 Esports Roadmap: LAN Events Return for BGMI, Free Fire, Valorant & More

Over the past year, Skyesports has established itself as a leader in India's esports scene. Following a record-breaking 2021, the Chennai-based organization has revealed its ambitious 2022 roadmap. Expect a thrilling return to LAN events featuring top titles like BGMI, Free Fire, Valorant, and more, with significantly boosted prize pools.

Skyesports 2022 roadmap highlights include:

  1. February–March: Skyesports Grand Slam 2022 S1
  2. March–April: Skyesports Pro League
  3. April–May: Skyesports League 2022
  4. August–October: Skyesports 4.0 Championship
  5. September–October: Real Cricket Championship 2022
  6. October: Skyesports Grand Slam 2022 S2
  7. November–December: Skyesports Mobile Open

Skyesports, a homegrown powerhouse in Indian esports, is expanding its influence across South Asia. With a proven track record of hosting high-stakes online and offline tournaments for games like BGMI, Free Fire, and Valorant, the company is set to deliver LAN spectacles backed by massive prize pools.

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Skyesports 2022 Roadmap: BGMI, Free Fire, Valorant, and Beyond

Skyesports Unveils 2022 Esports Roadmap: LAN Events Return for BGMI, Free Fire, Valorant & More

Skyesports continues its tradition of diverse gaming IPs, with 2022 tournaments spanning Valorant, BGMI, League of Legends, Free Fire, Hearthstone, FIFA, Real Cricket, Supercell, and others. Chennai's esports innovator ensures opportunities for every gamer.

Partnering with game developers, Skyesports will host proprietary events throughout the year, underscoring developers' trust in its platform. After expanding into South Asia in 2021, further regional growth is on the horizon—without skimping on grassroots competitions.

Skyesports CEO Shiva Nandy shared: "I would like to thank the community for putting their faith in us throughout the past year as over 280,000 gamers registered across different tournaments. We couldn't be more excited to share the roadmap for 2022 as we look forward to another remarkable year for Skyesports. The stakes are getting significantly higher with prize pools being increased across the board and a return to LAN events. We will also be setting foot into more regions as Skyesports continues to set a benchmark for the esports industry."

In addition to the flagship events, Skyesports will run local tournaments for BGMI, Free Fire, and first-party competitions.

1) February–March (Skyesports Grand Slam 2022 S1)

This open-format event offers a $40,000 prize pool, split evenly between Valorant and BGMI.

2) March–April (Skyesports Pro League)

A $20,000 prize pool will be contested across Free Fire, Valorant, League of Legends, and Dota 2.

3) April–May (Skyesports League 2022)

This premier city-based league returns with a player auction and Rs. 1.5 crore prize pool as a LAN event—one of the year's biggest.

4) August–October (Skyesports 4.0 Championship)

Skyesports Unveils 2022 Esports Roadmap: LAN Events Return for BGMI, Free Fire, Valorant & More

The fan-favorite #PathtoPro series offers Rs. 1 crore across multiple games, culminating in a LAN final.

5) September–October (Real Cricket Championship 2022)

India's beloved cricket title gets an Rs. 50 lakhs esports showdown for emerging talent.

6) October (Skyesports Grand Slam 2022 S2)

The Grand Slam returns for its second season.

7) November–December (Skyesports Mobile Open)

Building on 2021's success, this mobile tournament features various titles—perfect for sharpening skills.

The Skyesports Tri-Series (Valorant LAN in Dubai) is postponed but slated for later in 2022. Stay tuned via Skyesports' Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates post-VCT Stage 1.