Pokémon UNITE fans in India have a lot to be excited about as the Pokémon UNITE Championship Series 2023 Qualifiers have been announced. The tournament is set to take place from April to June, with a prize pool of $75,000 up for grabs. This three-month-long competition will determine the two teams that will represent India at the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2023, which will be held in Yokohama, Japan, and will have a prize pool of $500,000.
The India Qualifiers will be an open-for-all tournament that will have an April Qualifier, May Qualifier, and the Last Chance Qualifier. The eight teams that will advance to the India Playoffs and compete for the two slots in the World Championship will be determined through these competitions.
Currently, registrations are open on the official website, and up to 256 teams will compete in the April and May Qualifiers. The top three teams from each qualifier will advance to the Regional Playoffs, while the Last Chance Qualifier will determine the last two teams in the India Playoffs.
Each of the April and May Qualifiers will have a prize pool of $18,750, while the India Playoffs will have a prize pool of $37,500. The entire tournament will be played online, so fans can catch all the action live in Hindi on the official Skyesports YouTube channel.
The schedule for the tournament is as follows:
- April Qualifier: April 15 and 16
- May Qualifier: May 20 and 21
- Last-Chance Qualifier: June 3
- Regional Playoffs (India): June 4
Skyesports will be the broadcasting partners for the event. Commenting on the continued partnership with The Pokémon Company and the growth of the game, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO, Skyesports, said, “After the success of the Pokémon UNITE India Open and the Asia Champions League, we are thrilled to continue our association with The Pokémon Company for the Championship Series. Over the past few months, the game has already witnessed a steady increase in viewership and engagement. We are also seeing interest from top organizations in the country to enter this promising mobile title. With this clear roadmap in place for the World Championship Series and also some of Skyesports’ original IPs lined up, Pokémon UNITE has a bright future in the country.”
The two teams from India will compete against 32 teams from all over the world for the title of world champions and a share of the $500,000 prize pool at the Pokémon UNITE World Championship 2023, set to take place in Yokohama, Japan in August.
In conclusion, the Pokémon UNITE Championship Series 2023 Qualifiers are set to be an exciting competition for Indian fans, with a substantial prize pool and the opportunity to represent the country at the World Championship. Fans can catch all the action live in Hindi on the official Skyesports YouTube channel.
