OMEN by HP | ESL India Premiership enters its 4th year

OMEN by HP | ESL India Premiership, India’s longest running esports league, is back again this year and is going to start from 26th April. This flagship esports league will have three seasons running throughout the year with an overall prize pool of 1.1 crore INR.

The event is brought to us by NODWIN Gaming, an esports company that has bridged the gap between the Indian gaming community and ESL India Premiership. The event would have been impossible without OMEN by HP, a company that has given gamers access to premium gaming peripherals. Intel continues its valuable partnership with ESL India Premiership and joining this esports league for the fourth consecutive year is HyperX. The streaming partner for the event is Hotstar, who has decided to return for the second consecutive year.

OMEN by HP | ESL India Premiership, like before, will have major game titles viz, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and Clash Royale, for this mega tournament which will be running throughout the year. However, this year, gamers will experience a major change as they’re going to see an additional game title in this event which is Brawl Stars, for mobile gaming.

This league will have an upgraded tournament format, with the prize distribution structure being revised to reward consistently performing teams with prizes during the league. The Challenger and Masters League is going to kickoff with 8 teams while the Starter Cups will remain open for freshers trying to compete with veterans of the league. One of the best parts of this league is that the champions of the CS:GO tournament will get to represent their country on a global stage as they’ll get a direct invite the Asia Qualifiers of ESL Pro League.

Entering its fourth year, OMEN by HP | ESL India Premiership will continue its quest for new champions, with participants facing new challenges and aiming for the champions trophy.

Here are some of the statements, made by brand members and notable figures from the Indian gaming community, about the league.

“Year after year, ESL National Championships have proven to be a stepping stone for some of the best players and teams before they take it to the next level. We provide players with the professional environment helping them pave their way in the esports ecosystem. It is part of our legacy at ESL to see those players develop and succeed on their path from zero to hero.”  – Ana Oliveras Daví, Head of ESL National Championships

“ESL India Premiership has cemented its position as one of the top tier tournaments out there in the country. The very foundation is built around the extensive support of all our sponsors and the gamers. NODWIN Gaming gears up again for a fresh new season. Coming into 2019, with all the transformation around the tournament, I believe it’ll pave the way for a challenging experience for the teams and players, bringing the absolute best out of them.” – Akshat Rathee, Founder and CEO, NODWIN Gaming

“Esports in India has gained popularity over the past few years, primarily driven by the growing base of Gen Z and millennial gamers. HP, as a technology leader, has enabled evolution of gaming technology by introducing powerful gaming devices for all segments of gamers. Also, we believe gaming communities and platforms like ESL India Premiership are contributing immensely towards popularization of gaming in India and we are proud to continue our association with ESL India Premiership for 2019 edition.” –Neelima Burra, Country Marketing Director, HP India

“We are excited to be part of ESL India Premiership for the 4th consecutive year and it only gets bigger from here. Resonating with HyperX’s objectives, the tournament has been a landmark event to showcase India’s gaming talent and we expect nothing less from NODWIN Gaming. We see a good number of gamers taking full advantage of this platform and we urge more teams from all over the country to participate.” – Vishal Parekh, Marketing Director, HyperX India

“Innovative Intel technology has set the rate and pace for the growth of competitive gaming, delivering tools and devices for gamers to play, view, compete and stream. Our continued partnership with ESL is aimed at growing the esports audience worldwide and shaping the future landscape of esports through new technology, tournaments and events. We’re excited to be apart of the ESL India Premiership as we continue to work to bring the best gaming experiences to India.” –Roshni Das, Director – Marketing, Intel India

“In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, esports has become a burgeoning industry and is gaining significant importance in India. Hotstar is the preferred destination for all the major global sporting events, and this is our second year streaming the ESL India Premiership. We look forward to the league and are delighted to offer our viewers an exciting gameplay viewing experience.” – Sidharth Shakhder, EVP, Hotstar