One of the most highly anticipated annual esports tournaments to take place in India which follows the popular IPL (Indian Premier League) style format, Skyesports League 2023, is currently taking place with Pokemon Unite as the competing title.
The league draws inspiration from the IPL, the biggest cricket league in the world, featuring a total prize pool of INR 10,00,000 ($12,234 USD) and is set to take place from 24th April to 10th May.
Eight city-based teams have been established for the event that are represented by various Indian esports organizations and their Pokemon Unite lineups.
Pokemon Unite has been selected as the esports title for the ongoing Skyesports League 2023 and here are the complete details for all the teams, their lineups, what city they are going to represent, updated results, complete schedule, format information, and everything else that you need to know.
A total of eight teams will be competing in this league with their respective Pokemon Unite lineups, representing different city-based teams.
City | Organization | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 | Player 4 | Player 5 | Substitute 1 | Substitute 2 |
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Mumbai Aces | S8UL | Mortal | Mercy | Snowyy | iCursed | Might | Kyurem | N/A |
Pune Pros | GodLike Esports | Ghatak | Artist | Disapple | Itachi | Fyura | Doc | N/A |
Bengaluru Crushers | Gods Reign | Amrit Sahai | kamiru | mevius | Noxy | OMEN | Scepter | N/A |
Delhi Masters | 7Sea Esports | SavageGirl | Osmium | Zerofuku | Shrey | Naruto | Anuj | Goku |
Chennai Clutchers | Revenant Esports | BlizzarD | Crowley | Willy | Swifty | AlphaClasher | XesoL | Novaa |
Hyderabad Nawabs | Marcos Gaming | PokeeBoy | Muruem | Volc | Tensai | Vulcan | Tesla | N/A |
Punjab Pinnacles | FS Esports | Saumraj | Pardesi | Scare | Brook | FLAIR | Berserk | N/A |
Kolkata Tridents | True Rippers | Alexa | Godkill | Dream | proD | Daksh | Ego | Kyo |
The league is scheduled to take place from 24th April to 10th May consisting of a single round-robin stage followed by the playoffs.
Group Stage: 24th April to 7th May
Playoffs: 8th to 10th May
Group Stage: Overall Standings
Position | Team | Matches | Matches (W-L) | Games (W-L) | Game Difference | Points |
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1 | Mumbai Aces | 7 | 7-0 | 18-6 | 12 | 14 |
2 | Hyderabad Nawabs | 7 | 6-1 | 18-6 | 12 | 12 |
3 | Chennai Clutchers | 7 | 4-3 | 17-12 | 5 | 8 |
4 | Bengaluru Crushers | 7 | 4-3 | 15-10 | 5 | 8 |
5 | Pune Pros | 7 | 3-4 | 10-12 | -2 | 6 |
6 | Punjab Pinnacles | 7 | 2-5 | 8-15 | -7 | 4 |
7 | Delhi Masters | 7 | 1-6 | 5-18 | -13 | 2 |
8 | Kolkata Tridents | 7 | 1-6 | 7-21 | -14 | 2 |
Group Stage: Match Results
Match | Date | Time (IST) | Score | Winner |
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HN vs DM | 24 Apr | 13:00 | 3-0 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
BCS vs PP | 24 Apr | 15:30 | 3-1 | Bangalore Crushers |
KT vs PP | 25 Apr | 13:00 | 2-3 | Punjab Pinnacles |
CCS vs Pune | 25 Apr | 15:30 | 3-1 | Chennai Clutchers |
BCS vs KT | 26 Apr | 13:00 | 3-0 | Bangalore Crushers |
HN vs CCS | 26 Apr | 15:30 | 3-2 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
MA vs Pune | 27 Apr | 13:00 | 3-0 | Mumbai Aces |
KT vs DM | 27 Apr | 15:30 | 3-0 | Kolkata Tridents |
BCS vs DM | 28 Apr | 13:00 | 3-0 | Bangalore Crushers |
PP vs Pune | 28 Apr | 15:30 | 1-3 | Pune Pros |
KT vs CCS | 29 Apr | 13:00 | 1-3 | Chennai Clutchers |
MA vs HN | 29 Apr | 15:30 | 3-0 | Mumbai Aces |
DM vs MA | 30 Apr | 13:00 | 2-3 | Mumbai Aces |
PP vs CCS | 30 Apr | 15:30 | 3-1 | Punjab Pinnacles |
KT vs HN | 4 May | 13:00 | 0-3 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
BCS vs MA | 4 May | 15:30 | 1-3 | Mumbai Aces |
Pune vs KT | 5 May | 13:00 | 3-0 | Pune Pros |
PP vs DM | 5 May | 15:30 | 0-3 | Delhi Masters |
CCS vs MA | 6 May | 13:00 | 2-3 | Mumbai Aces |
HN vs BCS | 6 May | 15:30 | 3-1 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
CCS vs DM | 7 May | 13:00 | 3-0 | Chennai Clutchers |
Pune vs HN | 7 May | 15:30 | 0-3 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
PP v HN | 11 May | 13:00 | 0-3 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
KT vs MA | 11 May | 15:30 | 1-3 | Mumbai Aces |
BCS vs CCS | 12 May | 13:00 | 1-3 | Chennai Clutchers |
Pune vs DM | 12 May | 15:30 | 3-0 | Pune Pros |
BCS vs Pune | 13 May | 13:00 | 3-0 | Bangalore Crushers |
PP vs MA | 13 May | 15:30 | FF-W | Mumbai Aces |
The top four teams qualifying to the playoffs are,
Mumbai Aces
Hyderabad Nawabs
Chennai Clutchers
Bengaluru Crushers
Playoffs: Match Results
Match | Stage | Date | Time (IST) | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Game 6 | Game 7 | Score | Winner |
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MA vs HN | Qualifier 1 | 16 May | 13:00 | Mumbai Aces | Hyderabad Nawabs | Hyderabad Nawabs | Mumbai Aces | Mumbai Aces | Hyderabad Nawabs | Hyderabad Nawabs | 3-4 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
CCS vs BCS | Eliminator | 16 May | 16:00 | Bengaluru Crushers | Chennai Clutchers | Chennai Clutchers | Bengaluru Crushers | Chennai Clutchers | Chennai Clutchers | - | 4-2 | Chennai Clutchers |
MA vs CCS | Qualifier 2 | 17 May | 15:00 | Mumbai Aces | Mumbai Aces | Chennai Clutchers | Mumbai Aces | Mumbai Aces | - | - | 4-1 | Mumbai Aces |
HN vs MA | Grand Final | 18 May | 15:00 | Mumbai Aces | Hyderabad Nawabs | Mumbai Aces | Hyderabad Nawabs | Mumbai Aces | Hyderabad Nawabs | Hyderabad Nawabs | 4-3 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
Eight organizations will be representing different city-based teams with their Pokemon Unite lineups.
Every team will take on the other following a best-of-five, single round-robin format.
The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs where every match will be a best-of-seven series.
The top two teams will directly qualify for the first qualifier whereas the other two teams will qualify for the eliminator.
Skyesports League 2023 Pokemon Unite - Teams
The league features a total prize pool of INR 10,00,000 ($12,234 USD) which will be divided between all the eight city-based team on the basis of their overall standings.
Position | Prize Money (INR) | Team |
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1st | 4,00,000 | Hyderabad Nawabs |
2nd | 2,50,000 | Mumbai Aces |
3rd | 1,00,000 | Chennai Clutchers |
4th | 50,000 | Bengaluru Crushers |
5th | 25,000 | Pune Pros |
6th | 25,000 | Punjab Pinnacles |
7th | 25,000 | Delhi Masters |
8th | 25,000 | Kolkata Tridents |
Here is everything you need to know about the ongoing IPL-themed Indian esports tournament which features different titles every year. This time teams are competing in Pokemon Unite with players delivering top-notch action in the regular season. Which four teams do you think will make it to the playoffs?