College Rivals ropes in Acer, Sony for grand finale

College Rivals Acer Sony

College Rivals, India’s largest Esports talent hunt, has partnered with Acer as the co-powered sponsor and Sony as the official gaming headset partner for its grand finale, set to take place on March 3 at Nesco, Mumbai.

College Rivals, the pioneering intellectual property (IP) of Ampverse, Asia’s largest gaming communities, and IPs, in collaboration with DMI Finance, has harnessed the vast talent pool within college campuses nationwide by offering students an innovative platform to display their gaming skills

Being one of the world's top ICT companies, Acer will elevate the stature of the LAN finale, contributing to its experiential appeal. Meanwhile the association of Sony, the multinational conglomerate brings an immersive gaming experience with their cutting-edge gaming headphones, Sony Inzone, elevating gameplay for all participants.

TP-Link, the global networking provider has joined the grand finale as the official Networking Partner. The brand's expertise in providing top-notch networking solutions will ensure seamless connectivity and smooth gaming experience for all finalists.

The event boasts an impressive lineup of partners, including, Nostra as the associate partner, Jio Games as the media partner, Radiocity 91.1 FM as the radio partner, and Crepdog Crew as the streetwear partner.

This experiential event will feature 24 finalists selected from colleges nationwide, competing across five titles including BGMI, Road to Valor, Valorant, Tekken7, and FIFA 23 on three different platforms.

Distinguished esports personalities including Naman Mathur (Mortal), Payal Dhare (PayalGaming), Tanmay Singh (ScoutOP), and others will grace the event, engaging with attendees.

In addition, prominent esports organizations like Revenant Esports, Orangutan Esports, and Entity Gaming will be present at the finale, offering fans a chance to interact and learn from the best in the industry.

Adding to the excitement, music artists Seedhe Maut, Muhfaad, and Char Diwari will deliver live performances.

Attendees will also be able to enjoy arcade gaming zones, a cosplay competition, racing simulators, and various food and beverage options.

Fans can avail their tickets for the grand finale on BookMyShow, the event’s official ticketing partner.

For those who are unable to witness the action live, the grand finale will be streamed live on Youtube, Facebook Gaming, Twitch, Kick, Glance, JioGames, JioTV, Loco, and Rooter.

The production of the College Rivals grand finale will be handled by Gently Altered.