Introducing the ESL India Premiership, India\u2019s first annual tournaments series! The newly created tournament, in association with India\u2019s premier esports organisation NODWIN Gaming, will provide India with both online and LAN competitions over the course of the year, spanning over multiple titles. The total payout will exceed US$64,000, making it not only a game changer in India but also a front runner for biggest tournament in the SEA region.<\/p>\n
There will be a number of well known games for players to participate in, such as Dota 2, CS:GO and Hearthstone, as well as a rare newcomer to the esports scene, Just Dance. <\/p>\n
ESL\u2019s Managing Director Ralf Reichert is already looking forward to seeing the Indian gaming scene develop.<\/p>\n
\u201cESL mission is to increase the popularity of esports across the globe. We are excited to help building up the esports community in India with Nodwin. The country\u2019s diverse communities, along with the fact that India embraces technology like no other place, makes it a perfect candidate. We are very excited to get started with the ESL India Premiership, and I personally can\u2019t wait to experience it live, as I\u2019m sure the crowd will be fantastic. In the meantime, we will ensure that we can deliver a world-class experience \u2013 both online and offline \u2013 to the local and international fans, and hope this tournament series helps foster growth in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
All the ESL India Premiership action will be broadcasted via the official Twitch channel<\/a> from 7-10pm IST, with the online competitions starting on May 16th and the Challenger leagues being set for July and November. Follow ESL India on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> and check back on the offical<\/a> website for further announcements, news and updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introducing the ESL India Premiership, India\u2019s first annual tournaments series! The newly created tournament, in association with India\u2019s premier esports organisation NODWIN Gaming, will provide India with both online and LAN competitions over the course of the year, spanning over multiple titles. The total payout will exceed US$64,000, making it not only a game changer … <\/p>\n