Infinix has announced the launch of the GT PowerPlay Esports Tournament, a multi-stage event aimed at building the competitive gaming community in India. The tournament, which will span three seasons, is set to bring together over 1,024 teams of players to compete across popular Battle Royale games such as BGMI on maps including Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok.
Slated to begin with its first season on 16th October, the tournament highlights Infinixโs focus on expanding its presence in the gaming ecosystem. Infinix has already launched a series of gaming products, including the GT 20Pro smartphone and GTBook gaming laptops, designed for the ultimate gaming experience. With the GT PowerPlay Tournament, Infinix is providing a platform for Indian gamers to test and improve their gaming skills in an intensely competitive environment. Infinix has the biggest gaming community among smartphone brands, known as Infinix GTVerse
The tournament format is structured in multiple phases, beginning with Open Qualifiers, then Closed Qualifiers, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Grand Finals. Each phase of the competition will see teams being gradually eliminated until only the top 16 teams can compete in the final showdown. With the total prize pool for the tournament standing at INR 50,000, the Grand Finals will be played over two days with the winning team walking away with the top prize.
Apart from making powerful gaming devices, the brand understand that the future of gaming is about creating immersive experiences and nurturing a vibrant community. The GT PowerPlay tournament is a key step in our commitment to support the growth of esports in India and encouraging a new generation of competitive gamers.
The key dates for the tournament include the announcement and tournament details on 12th October, followed by Season 1 results and highlights on 26th October. Infinix is planning to conduct multiple activities in the future and as the competition progresses, Infinix hopes to draw in more viewers and participants while building a sense of community around the event and promoting fair competition.
While the tournament is open to gamers across the country, there is a particular focus on Indiaโs growing esports scene where mobile gaming has rapidly risen. The GT PowerPlay will primarily attract Battle Royale enthusiasts and esports players who are looking for opportunities to compete at a higher level. It also provides Infinix with a chance to strengthen its foothold in the Indian gaming market, a space that has seen tremendous growth over the past few years.
Season 1 has already attracted significant participation, with over 1,024 teams registering to compete.
Early engagement data suggests strong interest from gamers and esports enthusiasts alike, signalling a successful start to the tournament series.Glazer Games will be managing the complete execution of the GT PowerPlay Esports Tournament to ensure a seamless experience for participants and spectators.
As the competition heats up in the coming weeks, Infinix looks set to make a lasting impact on the Indian esports scene through its combination of cutting-edge technology and community-driven initiatives Infinixโs vision for the future of gaming is to provide gamers with the best devices, create opportunities for new talent to shine, and keep pushing innovation in the gaming world.
