Indian gamers to participate in franchise-based E-Gaming League

By siliconindia  |  Tuesday, 05 December 2023, 01:04 IST

Indian gamers to participate in franchise-based E-Gaming League
Indian gamers are set to engage in competitive play within the franchise-oriented E-Gaming League (EGL), a worldwide Esports League to be held in the UAE. This unique league, initiated by the Emirates Esports Federation and ITW Global, features an enticing prize pool, providing Indian gamers with an opportunity to showcase their skills on the global esports platform.
Designed to encompass multiple gaming titles, the EGL is set to incorporate six franchises as team owners, engaging in competition across diverse titles such as DOTA, PUBG, and more. Franchises will conduct player selections through drafts, making this league a trailblazer as one of the first to adopt a franchise and draft format.
The tournament will feature a perfect blend of international global players and emerging talents from across the Middle East, UAE, India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the USA. Aspiring players will undergo a rigorous selection process, with multiple rounds of qualifiers scheduled for February and March 2024. The top-ranked amateurs and future players emerging from these qualifiers will then be drafted into each franchise through a player auction or draft.
The first edition of EGL is expected to kick off in April 2024, with pre-event activities commencing in February in the UAE. Capitalizing on the increasing popularity of esports in India, EGL aims to incorporate proven and successful sports concepts, such as the franchise model witnessed in the IPL, into the esports domain.
Source: IANS

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