MSI, the innovative manufacturer of gaming, creator, and business laptops, has announced the online registration of their eagerly awaited MGA 2024 (MSI Gaming Arena). Originated in 2010, this annual event, hosted by MSI, aims to enhance gaming skills, foster international exchange, and deliver a world-class gaming experience. MGA 2024 will feature Valorant as the competition title and cover the Southeast and South Asia regions, bringing together top teams from Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh for a thrilling gaming spectacle.
Online registrations began on August 5 at 12:00 PM (GMT+8) and will continue until August 25 at 11:59 PM (GMT+8), with a maximum of 32 slots available per country.
Participating teams will first compete in online regional qualifiers and then in online playoffs. All online matches will be streamed live on MSI official YouTube channel, allowing global audiences to experience the thrilling moments of the competition in real time.
The winning teams will advance to Thailand, where MSI will cover accommodation, airfare, visas, and transportation. The Grand Final will be held at MSI booth during the Thailand Game Show 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. At that time, top teams from around the world will gather to compete for the ultimate title of MGA.
Commenting on this development, Mr. Bruce Lin, Regional Manager at MSI said “We’re excited to announce that online registration for MGA 2024 (MSI Gaming Arena) has begun. India, with its rapidly growing gaming community, plays a crucial role in this event, providing a vibrant platform for both budding and professional players to showcase their skills. At MSI, we’re dedicated to supporting this emerging market by offering opportunities that push the boundaries of gaming excellence. MGA not only allows us to celebrate India’s dynamic gaming scene but also helps us refine our products to better serve gamers’ needs. We invite Indian gamers to join us in this thrilling competition, with all matches streamed live on MSI’s official YouTube channel, ensuring everyone can be part of the action ”
Schedule:
- Registration: August 5th, 12:00 PM (GMT+8) – August 25th, 11:59 PM (GMT+8)
- Online Regional Qualifiers: September 12th – September 17th
- Online Playoffs: September 21st – September 22nd
- Grand Finals: October 19th – October 20th
Locations:
- Qualifiers and Playoffs: Online (MSI official YouTube channel)
- Grand Finals: Thailand Game Show 2024, MSI booth, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok