College Rivals Season 2, an Ampverse DMI collegiate gaming IP, has onboarded BookMyShow, as the ticketing partner.
The finale, scheduled for February 23, 2025, at NESCO, Mumbai, will feature seven mega finalists competing in three gaming titles: Valorant, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), and EA FC 24, guaranteeing staggering gameplay, high-stakes moments, and an electrifying atmosphere, with the winner taking home whopping prize money of up to INR 50 lakhs, ensuring this is the most intriguing and rewarding collegiate gaming event of the year.
With the second season qualifiers beginning on July 15, last year, College Rivals S2 experienced an unprecedented spike in comparison to its debut edition, with over 2 lakhs of registrations across 55 colleges in 22 cities, exposing over 11 lakh students to the season 2 edition of this College IP. This rise in participation reflects India’s youth’s rising interest in gaming and Esports, cementing College Rivals’ position as the country’s foremost college gaming and Esports platforms.
Aside from tight competition, the finale offers an unmatched experience for both viewers and contestants, including music from prominent singers Seedhe Maut, Pho, and Dizlaw.
Sumedha Mahajan, Head of Marketing, Ampverse DMI, India, said, “College Rivals is a groundbreaking platform that highlights the immense talent and passion for Esports among college students. It has successfully created a structured pathway for young gamers to pursue professional careers in Esports. The overwhelming response to our first season was just the beginning, and Season 2 is set to surpass all expectations. With incredible talent on the stage and in the gaming arena, the finale will be a testament to the growing influence of collegiate Esports in India.
“Having performers like Seedhe Maut, Pho, and Dizlaw join us only adds to the excitement, making this finale an unmissable event for fans of gaming and music alike.”
The finale will also include a costume competition, interactive gaming zones where fans can interact with cutting-edge settings, meet-and-greet chances with gamers, and unique freebies and surprises to make the evening really unforgettable.