NODWIN Gaming to Host India Premiership 2023 With Kingfisher as Title Sponsor
Indian tournament organizer NODWIN Gaming has partnered with Indian beer company Kingfisher for the India Premiership 2023. Prior to this collaboration, NODWIN Gaming hosted five iterations of the India Premiership esports league alongside ESL The Kingfisher India Premiership, will run for nine months, starting in January, and further divided into three different seasons, starting with the Winter Season.
Kingfisher India Premiership 2023 to commence in early January 2023
The Winter Season of the Kingfisher India Premiership 2023, a NODWIN Gaming IP, is set to take place in early January 2023. NODWIN Gaming has so far announced three titles - Tekken 7 (Console), World Cricket Championship 3 (Mobile), and Clash of Clans (Mobile), for the Winter Season. It is yet to announce the addition of a fourth title to the pool. The registrations for Tekken 7 and Clash of Clans (CoC) in the Winter Season have already started. Fans can click here to visit the official website of Kingfisher India Premiership 2023. However, registration for World Cricket Championship 3 (WCC3) is yet to start.
The Kingfisher India Premiership 2023 is divided into six stages, which will take place between 5th January and 13th March. Following is the schedule of the esports league:
Starter Cup 1 - 1st January to 11th January
Masters League - 14th January to 5th February: Phase 1
Starter Cup 2 - 8th February to 13th February
Relegation - 15th February and 16th February
Masters League - 18th February to 12th March: Phase 2
LAN Finals: 25th and 26th February
The senior category head of marketing at United Breweries Ltd, Jacqueline van Faassen, said, “We are thrilled to be collaborating with NODWIN Gaming and are confident that the Kingfisher India Premiership will be a new milestone in our journey to delight consumers. We believe this association will create a differentiated consumer engagement experience for GenZ and millennials. Gaming has always been a passion point for the youth, and we are confident that the Kingfisher India Premiership will deliver an exciting gaming experience for fans.”
The managing director and co-founder of NODWIN Gaming, Akshat Rathee, said, “We can’t wait for the esports party to begin at the Kingfisher India Premiership that will hopefully set the mood high for the whole year. We’ve seen some amazing displays of talent across previous editions, with players making a name for themselves at global and national esports gatherings. We look forward to seeing what 2023 has in store for them!”
The gaming and esports industry has seen exponential growth in the last few years. With so many brands entering the industry, the Indian esports ecosystem will surely foster new talents.