Skyesports SkirMish Series 2025
**Tournament Format**
Get ready for an exciting championship that boasts one of the biggest open-qualification formats in Indian mobile esports history! With a whopping 2,048 teams kicking off the competition, this event will take you through seven thrilling stages, all leading up to an intense Grand Finals showdown. To help you navigate through the details, we’ve put together a comprehensive breakdown of each stage, complete with easy-to-read charts and tables. Let’s dive in!
🗓️ Tournament Timeline Overview
| Stage | Dates | Teams | Matchdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Dec 7, 2025 | 2048 | 1 |
| Round 2 | Dec 8, 2025 | 512 | 1 |
| Round 3 | Dec 9, 2025 | 128 | 1 |
| Round 4 | Dec 10–11, 2025 | 64 | 2 |
| Pre-Quarter Finals | Dec 12–14, 2025 | 64 | 3 |
| Quarter Finals | Dec 15–17, 2025 | 48 | 3 |
| Semi Finals | Dec 18–19, 2025 | 24 | 2 |
| Grand Finals | Dec 20–22, 2025 | 16 | 3 |
📊 Round-wise Qualification Chart
| Round | Total Teams | Groups | Teams per Group | Matches per Team | Qualified |
| Round 1 | 2048 | 64 | 16 | 1 | Top 6 / Group (384) |
| Round 2 | 512 | 32 | 16 | 1 | Top 4 / Group (128) |
| Round 3 | 128 | 8 | 16 | 4 | Top 6 / Group (48) |
| Round 4 | 64 | 2 | 32 | 12 | Top 9 / Group (18) |
| Pre-Quarter Finals | 64 | 3 | 16 | 6 | Top 12 / Group (48) |
| Quarter Finals | 48 | 3 | 16 | 6 | Top 8 / Group (24) |
| Semi Finals | 24 | 3 | 8 | 18 (total) | Top 8 Overall |
| Grand Finals | 16 | — | — | 18 | Champion |
🔄 Elimination Funnel (Teams Progression)
2048
↓
512
↓
128
↓
64
↓
48
↓
24
↓
16
This funnel highlights the intense competitiveness, where less than 1% of teams make it to the Grand Finals.
🏆 Grand Finals Match Distribution
| Day | Matches |
| Day 1 | 6 |
| Day 2 | 6 |
| Day 3 | 6 |
| Total | 18 Matches |
Consistency across all three days is key to securing the championship title.
💰 Total Prize Pool
₹500,000 INR (≈ $5,521 USD) distributed across team rankings and individual awards.
🥇 Team Placement Rewards
| Place | Prize (INR) | Prize (USD) | Participant |
| 1st | ₹200,000 | $2,208.23 | TBD |
| 2nd | ₹100,000 | $1,104.12 | TBD |
| 3rd | ₹50,000 | $552.06 | TBD |
| 4th | — | — | TBD |
| 5th–16th | — | — | — |
🌟 Individual Awards Chart
| Award | Prize (INR) | Prize (USD) | Region | Winner |
| MVP | ₹50,000 | $552.06 | India | TBD |
| Most Aggressive Player | ₹50,000 | $552.06 | India | TBD |
| Clutch Master | ₹30,000 | $331.24 | India | TBD |
| Fan Favourite | ₹20,000 | $220.82 | India | TBD |
📌 Key Highlights
- Massive 2048-team open entry ensures grassroots participation
- Short early rounds, longer league-style later stages
- Heavy emphasis on consistency & survival points
- Individual awards encourage aggressive and clutch gameplay
📝 Final Note
This format is designed to identify not just flashy teams, but those with endurance, adaptability, and strategic depth. From open qualifiers to the Grand Finals, every round raises the pressure—making this tournament one of the most demanding esports events of 2025.
