BGIS 2026: Every Disqualified & Banned Team — The Full Story
From bribery to roster fraud — KRAFTON India’s zero-tolerance crackdown has removed 13 teams across four rounds. Here’s who got caught and why.
Dreams die fast in esports. One minute you’re grinding qualifiers, the next you’re reading your team name on a disqualification list. That’s the cold reality facing over a dozen squads at BGIS 2026 — India’s biggest BGMI tournament — after KRAFTON India Esports enforced its rulebook with zero mercy.
As the tournament charges into the Quarter Finals stage, the scandal trail left behind is a sobering reminder: in competitive esports, integrity is the price of entry. Here’s the complete breakdown of every team shown the door.
KRAFTON India’s Policy: Any violation of the official BGIS rulebook results in immediate disqualification, with no reinstatement. Players involved in severe violations like bribery may face extended bans from future KRAFTON events.
Table of Contents
Rules That Got Teams Banned
- RULE 6.2.4: Technical / Administrative Violation — most common ground for early-round DQs.
- RULE 2.1.5: Roster Exclusivity — a player registered on more than one competing team.
- RULE 6.3.8: Bribery / Influencing match outcomes — the most serious offence in the rulebook.
- RULE 6.3.13: Unprofessional conduct — actions that damage the reputation of BGIS or BGMI.
- RULE 4.3: Equipment / Apparel violations — use of unauthorized peripherals or gear.
Complete BGIS 2026 Disqualification List
| # | Team Name | Round | Rule Violated | Infraction Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team HYPER | R1/R2 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 2 | Chenab Valley Esports | R1/R2 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 3 | Comets Viking | R1/R2 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 4 | StrawHat Official | R1/R2 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 5 | Team Oxygen | R1/R2 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 6 | Blessed Vibes | R1/R2 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 7 | SHADOW BLITZ | R1/R2 | 2.1.5 | Roster Fraud |
| 8 | STEEL FALCONS | R1/R2 | 2.1.5 | Roster Fraud |
| 9 | Czar eSports | R3/R4 | 6.3.8 | Bribery |
| 10 | GenOFMiracle | R3/R4 | 6.3.13 | Unprofessional |
| 11 | Super Esports | R3/R4 | 6.3.13 | Unprofessional |
| 12 | BLITZ ESPORTS | R3/R4 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 13 | MIND GAMER | R3/R4 | 6.2.4 | Technical |
| 14 | veni vidi vici | R3/R4 | 4.3 | Equipment |
The most alarming case is Czar eSports, disqualified for bribery under Rule 6.3.8 — an offence that strikes at the heart of competitive integrity. Match-fixing scandals have plagued traditional sports for decades; KRAFTON’s swift action sends a clear message that BGMI esports will not tolerate the same rot.
📺 Where to Watch BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals
YouTube: KRAFTON India Esports Official Channel
Timings: Match days typically start at 2:30 PM IST
Languages: Hindi & English commentary available
⚡ Bottom Line
Fourteen teams down. A story of ambition cut short by cheating, roster manipulation, and — in at least one case — outright bribery. KRAFTON India’s crackdown is both necessary and overdue. The 64 teams still standing in the Quarter Finals know the stakes. In BGIS 2026, it’s not just about who’s the best squad. It’s about who can stay clean long enough to prove it.
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