In a major leap for India’s esports panorama, is proud to announce that Season 2 of the World e-Cricket Premier League (GEPL) will probably be broadcast on JioStar’s linear and OTT platforms.
For the primary time, the league will air on nationwide tv, bringing 5 to eight hours of LIVE motion every day. Followers can catch each thrilling second of this greater, bolder, and higher season on Star Sports activities and JioHotstar from April 27 to Could 2, between 11 AM and eight PM.
This affiliation displays the world’s first-ever e-Cricket league’s exponential development from a breakout first season to now being positioned alongside the nation’s top-tier sporting occasions. The GEPL on JioStar alerts a transformative second in Indian esports — one which locations the property on the coronary heart of mainstream sports activities and leisure, and additional amplifies its ambition of changing into a nationwide phenomenon.
Constructing on the momentum of Season 1, GEPL Season 2 brings with it 34 high-stakes matches, set to unfold in Bengaluru from April 27 to Could 2. This season boasts a considerably enhanced ₹3.05 crore prize pool — a soar from final 12 months’s ₹2.51 crore. Powered by Actual Cricket™, the league maintains its team-based format. Season 2 marks a pivotal evolution within the league’s journey, with participant curiosity rising fivefold, surging from 200,000 registrations in Season 1 to over 910,000 this 12 months.
Mr. Rajan Navani, Founder & CEO of JetSynthesys, stated: “GEPL is a high-energy league that mirrors the size and professionalism of conventional sports activities. Our partnership with JioStar is a milestone, cementing our place on India’s greatest broadcast stage. This units the tone for what esports can obtain in India, constructing not simply leisure worth however a vibrant financial ecosystem, recognising the perfect athletes and new heroes of a brand new sport.”
Mr. Rohit Potphode, CEO & League Commissioner, added: “With Season 2, we’ve sharpened our imaginative and prescient for GEPL that permits participant development, workforce improvement, and fan engagement at scale. Our presence on JioStar, throughout each streaming and TV, is strategic in increasing our attain and delivering a premier sports activities leisure expertise to hundreds of thousands of Indians.”
Mr. Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content material – Sports activities, JioStar, stated: “We’re excited to companion with JetSynthesys to deliver GEPL Season 2 to viewers throughout the nation. This marks a major step in our dedication to elevating the esports class and providing viewers compelling new codecs that mix India’s love for cricket with the rising reputation of gaming. GEPL is an ideal instance of innovation in sport, and we’re dedicated to serving to it attain its full potential.”
GEPL Season 2 is all set to boost the bar for esports in India. Catch the adrenaline-pumping motion stay from April 27 to Could 2, completely on Star Sports activities and JioHotstar.
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