NODWIN Gaming and JioStar have officially unveiled BGMS Season 4 with OnePlus as Title Partner and Android as Co-Title Partner. India’s most-watched esports tournament returns with a massive ₹1.5 crore prize pool, featuring an innovative dual-structure format and historic all-women teams inclusion.
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Revolutionary Tournament Structure
Season 4 introduces the Battlegrounds Mobile India Challenger Series (BGCS) as the official amateur feeder league into pro-level BGMS. This expanded format creates clear pathways for rising stars to reach professional esports levels.
Complete Tournament Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | ₹1.5 crore |
| Title Partner | OnePlus (Smartphone Partner) |
| Co-Title Partner | Android |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Khel & JioHotstar |
| Timings | 5:00-8:00 PM (BGMS), 12:00-3:00 PM (BGCS) |
| Duration | August 18 – September 14 |
| BGCS Teams | 24 teams including 4 all-women teams |
| Format | Dual-structure with amateur feeder league |
Historic Gender Inclusivity
The tournament makes groundbreaking strides with 4 all-women teams competing in BGCS, marking a historic move toward gender inclusivity in mainstream esports. This represents the first major integration of women’s teams in India’s premier mobile esports tournament.
Comprehensive Sponsor Ecosystem
TVS Raider returns as Official Mobility Partner for the third consecutive year, while Duolingo English Test debuts as Official Learning Partner. Swiggy joins as Official Food Delivery Partner, with Red Bull and Bisleri providing energy and hydration support respectively.
OnePlus Partnership Excellence
Marcel Campos, Director of Product Strategy at OnePlus India, emphasized their commitment to elevating mobile esports through flagship OnePlus 13 series and Nord series devices, ensuring fast and smooth ultimate performance gameplay for all participants.
BGCS Qualification Pathway
The 24 BGCS teams include 2 from OnePlus Campus Dominate qualifiers, 1 from TVS Raider Wicked Battles, 17 invited teams, and 4 all-women teams, creating diverse representation across skill levels and demographics.
National Television Presence
BGMS Season 4 remains the only esports tournament in India with national television broadcast, airing on Star Sports Khel during prime-time 5:00-8:00 PM, while BGCS streams on NODWIN Gaming YouTube channel 12:00-3:00 PM daily.
Cultural Movement Impact
According to Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder of NODWIN Gaming, BGMS has evolved beyond a tournament into a cultural movement reflecting India’s gaming community passion, with Season 4 championing inclusivity at every level from campus to professional competition.
This season establishes new standards for esports accessibility, professional pathways, and inclusive competition in India’s rapidly growing gaming ecosystem.
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FAQs
When does BGMS Season 4 air and where can I watch it?
Live on Star Sports Khel and JioHotstar from 5:00-8:00 PM until September 14.
What’s new about BGMS Season 4 format?
It introduces BGCS as amateur feeder league with 4 all-women teams for inclusivity.
