After months of rumours and speculations circulating within the Indian gaming community, Krafton has officially announced its plans to launch a revolutionary franchise-based esports league in India.
Krafton has been making big strides in the Indian esports sector lately, so this news comes at a good moment,The company has already established itself as a prominent participant with the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2025, which featured a record-breaking prize pool of Rs. 3.2 crore. This is a sixty percent increase from the previous year’s prize pool.The tournament’s big final was in Kolkata from April 25 to 27.
In India, Krafton’s esports strategy naturally evolved into the franchise-based league. A franchise model, in contrast to conventional tournament formats, would establish long-term team structures, akin to cricket’s Indian Premier League. Better fan interaction, steady revenue streams for teams, and more stability for professional athletes could all result from this strategy.
This announcement about the franchise league comes at the perfect time for India’s growing esports market. Mobile gaming is on the rise, and BGMI is still one of the most popular games in the country. A structured league format could bring in a lot of money from both traditional sports franchises and new-age entrepreneurs.
Soon, there will be more information about the bidding process and the specific requirements for people who want to own a franchise. This project could raise the bar for player pay, the quality of production, and professionalism in Indian esports. As Krafton keeps putting a lot of money into the Indian gaming ecosystem, this league based on franchises could become the most important part of organised competitive gaming in the country.
