# BGMI: NAYE KHILADI Grand Finals Commence, ₹10 Lakh Prize Pool Awaits Top Teams

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bgmi-naye-khiladi-grand-finals-commence/  
Published: 2026-07-23  
Updated: 2026-07-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Grand Finals for BGMI: NAYE KHILADI, an entry-level Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournament organized by NODWIN Gaming ([https://nodwingaming.com/](https://nodwingaming.com/)) and powered by KRAFTON India Esports, are set to begin on July 24. Sixteen teams will compete over three days for the championship title and a share of the ₹10 lakh prize pool.

The tournament, which began with over 8,000 registered competitors, aims to identify emerging talent within the Indian BGMI esports scene. The Grand Finals will run from July 24 to July 26, 2026.

## BGMI: Tournament Structure and Finalists

The competition featured an in-game qualification phase, followed by progressive rounds of play. From the initial pool of over 8,000 players, 1,024 teams advanced to Round 1. Subsequent rounds narrowed the field to 256 teams in Round 2, and then to 32 teams for the Semifinals. The top 16 teams from the Semifinals have now qualified for the Grand Finals.

The finalist teams are: ESPORT SOCIAL, Troy Tamilan Esports, HEXVORA, Team Free Agents, 7Gods Esports, Reignite Esports, X4RCE, Zero Ark Official, BLD Esports, Aura X Esports, DCxSCR Esports, K9Esports, Thunder Gods Esports, Team ACS, Santa Godsent, and Team ERA ESPORTS.

![BGMI](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Top-16-Teams-Leaderboard-819x1024.jpeg)

## Grand Finals Details

Over the course of the three-day Grand Finals, each of the 16 teams will participate in a total of 18 matches, with six matches scheduled per day. Competitions will take place across the Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar maps. Final placements and eliminations will contribute to an overall leaderboard, determining the inaugural BGMI: NAYE KHILADI champion. The winning team will receive the largest portion of the ₹10 lakh prize pool.

Gautam Virk, Co-Founder and CEO of NODWIN Gaming, stated that the tournament’s objective was to provide opportunities for aspiring players and establish a pathway into professional esports. He highlighted the level of competition and community response as indicators of talent within India’s BGMI ecosystem.

Matches from the Grand Finals will be broadcast live on the NODWIN Gaming YouTube and KICK channels, allowing spectators to follow the tournament’s conclusion. For more updates on the Indian gaming scene and latest tech appliance news ([https://technosports.co.in/](https://technosports.co.in/)), stay tuned.