MUMBAI: The battleground is set, the teams are locked in, and the stakes have never been higher, The Finals League 2.0 is all set to unleash a gaming spectacle like never before. After an intense player auction, six city-based teams, helmed by India’s biggest gaming stars, are ready to fight for glory in the ultimate esports showdown, kicking off tomorrow, 21 March .

This adrenaline-charged 10-day tournament, running from 21 to 30 March, will feature a group stage followed by a high-octane main stage where only the best will survive.

The Finals League 2.0 will unfold in two electrifying stages, leading to one ultimate champion. The Group Stage, running from 21-23 March , will see six teams divided into three groups, competing in a double round-robin format. Only the top four squads will earn their spot in the high-stakes Main Stage, scheduled for 29-30 March . 

Here, the final four will battle across two intense series of six maps each, with the team securing the highest points emerging as the undisputed champion.  

The Finals League 2.0 will be played in Cash Out mode, where four teams of three players each drop into a fully destructible battlefield. Their mission? Eliminate opponents and secure Cashouts, with the team collecting the most cash emerging victorious.

 Each of the six city-based teams in The Finals League 2.0 is captained by a renowned gaming content creator, who handpicked their squad in a high-energy player auction on March 14. Leading the charge for Mumbai Moonlanders is Binks, with HADDIII, Pashu, Zeb, and Jitzsu on his roster. Blossom spearheads the Haryana Hypernovas, joined by Exotic, Spaceinsane, Zer0, and Buzz. Rakazone commands the Delhi Celestials, teaming up with Yclown, Flyx, Gator, and JJ FPS YT. The Ahmedabad Meteors, under Hydraflick, feature Ghostlyboii, Parag, Vanshaj, and Shooter. Meanwhile, Tbone leads the Hyderabad Halos, with 7aze, Blackhole YT, Nightmare, and Mukku battling alongside him. Finally, Bengaluru Starbusters, captained by Red Parasite, bring together Alva, Fragrift, Morax, and Tempest in their quest for glory.  

For those ready to witness esports mayhem unfold, all matches will be live-streamed from 4 pm on The Finals India and Skyesports Youtube channels.

The Finals League 2.0 features a 5,000 dollars prize pool, with the champion team taking home 2,300 dollars while the runner-up secures 1,200 dollars. The third-place squad will earn 700 dollars and the fourth-place finishers will receive 400 dollars. Adding to the competitive excitement, individual players will also be rewarded for their standout performances, the "Ruthless Assassin" award for most kills comes with a 200 dollars prize, while the "Helping Hand" award for best support also grants 200 dollars to the most selfless teammate on the battlefield.  

With bragging rights, cash prizes, and the ultimate title on the line, the action is about to explode. Will your city rise to the top, or will the competition be too fierce? Buckle up, because The Finals League 2.0 is ready to redefine Indian esports, one intense match at a time!