Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Championship: Open-For-All Tournament Set To Descend At Bengaluru GAFX In Partnership With ABAI

The Bengaluru GAFX, supported by the Government of Karnataka, is an annual event, which is now in its 6th edition, and was previously called the ABAI Fest.

Bangalore – Feb. 5, 2025: Skyesports, a premier global IP and community builder for gaming and esports, has unveiled the Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Championship, an open-for-all Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament for India in partnership with ABAI, set to be featured at the Bengaluru GAFX 2025.

Registrations are now open for all players in India (link here). Teams that register will compete in an open qualifier for a chance to advance to the main event, which is scheduled to take place on February 27, 28, and March 1 at The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, as part of Bengaluru GAFX. The Bengaluru GAFX, supported by the Government of Karnataka, is an annual event, which is now in its 6th edition, and was previously called the ABAI Fest.

The Skyesports Souvenir National Championship event is expected to attract approximately 8,000 attendees, offering both an exhilarating on-ground experience and online streaming for fans nationwide.

Commenting on the tournament, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, said, “The Skyesports Souvenir, an IP established in 2022, has a rich history of delivering top-tier esports action to fans. This year, we are collaborating with ABAI to bring this IP to an even larger audience at Bengaluru GAFX with an open-for-all CS2 tournament at The Lalit Ashok. This initiative will further our efforts to mainstream esports in India.”

Attendees can look forward to an immersive experience, from witnessing world-class esports competition to engaging with industry experts in gaming, animation, and visual effects.

The Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Championship registrations will remain open until February 16th, 2025. Players with inquiries about the tournament can access the help desk on the official Skyesports CS2 Discord server. The complete tournament format is as follows:

Qualifiers: Scheduled from February 18 to 20, where registered teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket. The top two teams will qualify for the main event.

Main Event (Feb. 27 to March 1): Two additional teams will receive direct invitations. The four teams will lock horns to determine the champions.