Let’s Game Now, a leading name in India’s esports and gaming landscape, has made a groundbreaking move by launching the Indian Super Gaming League (ISGL). This marks a historic moment as professional sports franchises step into the esports arena for the very first time. With top players and content creators coming together under an auction-led franchise system, ISGL aims to bridge the gap between traditional sports fans and the competitive gaming community.
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Lets Game Now’s Inaugural Indian Super Gaming League (ISGL) Bring Professional Sports Franchises Into Esports with a INR 10,000,000 Prize Pool
A Thrilling Competition Awaits
The Indian Super Gaming League boasts an impressive prize pool of INR 1 crore and anticipates a staggering viewership of 60-80 million, reaching over 100 million people across the country. With multi-lingual broadcasts, ISGL is set to make esports accessible to a diverse Indian audience, ensuring that everyone can join in on the excitement.
The league features six established franchises from major Indian cities, each competing across five popular gaming genres. These include first-person shooters, classic strategy games, sports simulations, battle royale, and racing games, catering to auto enthusiasts and students alike. ISGL is designed to encourage widespread participation and foster a vibrant gaming ecosystem, supporting multiple devices such as PCs, mobiles, consoles, and tablets, and broadcasting in at least three regional languages.
An Exciting 60-Day Journey to the Grand Finale
Over the course of 60 days, the ISGL will build anticipation leading up to a thrilling three-day Grand Finale. This high-energy event will feature live gaming, influencer meet-and-greets, cosplay, and concerts, with an expected attendance of over 20,000 fans. The Grand Finale promises to be a celebration of gaming culture, bringing together enthusiasts from all walks of life.
Voices Behind the League
Shantanu Basu, Founder and CTO of Lets Game Now, expressed his excitement about the launch, stating, “As a gamer at heart, the launch of the Indian Super Gaming League feels like a milestone not just for Lets Game Now, but for every gaming enthusiast in India. ISGL brings together the thrill of professional sports with the energy of esports, creating a platform where gamers, fans, and franchises unite like never before. It’s a movement to showcase India’s gaming talent and passion to the world, and I’m beyond excited to see it come alive.”
Chandrahas Panigrahi, co-founder and CEO of Lets Game Now, added, “ISGL is a game-changer for Indian esports. This league merges traditional sports excitement with the rapidly evolving world of esports, providing both players and fans with a new level of engagement and professionalism. Our goal is to elevate gaming into the mainstream, giving India’s massive gaming community a professional league to rally behind.”
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Gaming Community
With over 100 gamers selected for the Indian Super Gaming League, this innovative approach allows franchise owners to draft top influencers, pro players, and content creators to form dynamic teams. The game-agnostic format, multi-device gameplay, and multilingual broadcasts aim to create an inclusive fanbase, engaging audiences across India’s diverse demographic landscape.
The Indian gaming market is on the rise, valued at USD 3.49 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 7.24 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.68%. This growth highlights India’s increasing prominence in the global gaming industry, and the ISGL is poised to play a significant role in this exciting evolution.
