New Delhi: Esports fans in India, rejoice! The Star Sports Network has secured the broadcasting rights for the highly anticipated Esports World Cup (EWC) 2024, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 3rd to August 25th. This massive tournament promises to be a landmark event, uniting global gaming communities and featuring the biggest names in Esports across an unprecedented 21 game titles.
A First-of-Its-Kind Tournament
The EWC 2024 boasts the largest prize pool ever seen in esports, a staggering $60 million (INR 500 crore). This eight-week extravaganza will crown champions in a unique, cross-game competition format, awarding prizes for individual game titles and overall club performance.
Star Sports Delivers Unparalleled Esports Experience
As the official broadcaster, Star Sports Network is committed to delivering comprehensive coverage of the EWC. Viewers will enjoy in-depth commentary in both English and Hindi, streamed live on Star Sports’ YouTube channel and broadcasted on linear television via Star Sports First and Star Sports 2.
Esports Goes Mainstream in India
This move by Star Sports further cements the growing popularity of esports in India. The network’s successful broadcast of the BGMI Masters series in 2022 is a testament to the vast Indian gaming audience.
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Vikram Passi, Head Marketing – Sports, Disney Star, sees the EWC as a major opportunity: “Esports is rapidly emerging as a force to be reckoned with, fueled by India’s thriving gaming culture. The EWC will not only captivate dedicated fans but also introduce the competitive gaming scene to a whole new audience.”
Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation, is excited about the partnership: “Our partnership with Star Sports brings the EWC to India’s massive and passionate gaming audience. Having witnessed this growth firsthand, I’m thrilled to nurture India’s esports scene and inspire future champions.”
Games and Schedule:
The EWC will feature a diverse selection of the most popular esports titles across genres, including Call of Duty: Warzone, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch 2, Apex Legends, Fortnite, EA Sports FC 24, and PUBG.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the broadcast schedule:
Opening Broadcast: Week 1, July 3rd at 10 PM IST – Call of Duty: Warzone in Hindi (SS First & SS YT Channel)
Weekly Schedule: Starting Week 3 (July 18th), EWC will air at 9 PM IST on SS2, SS First, and the SS YT Channel.
Hindi Commentary: Catch Call of Duty: Warzone (Week 1) and Counter-Strike 2 (Week 3) with Hindi commentary on SS First and the SS YT Channel.
The Esports World Cup 2024 promises to be a historic event, and Star Sports Network is at the forefront of bringing this thrilling competition to Indian audiences.
