ATA0
PAR0
LOR0
BRE0
NEW0
EVE0
DEP0
OSA0
WI-A
LIONS
Galatasaray
Stuttgart
Shakhtar
Sporting
Atlético
Bayern
Barcelona
Aston Villa
Bodo/Glimt
Lille
Feyenoord
Inter Milan
LASK Linz
S Bratislava
SAS2
FIO4
NED183/3 (36/50 ov, target 183)
OMA182
Athletic2
Real Sociedad1
Juventus2
Napoli0
NZ-A424
IND-A346 & 32/0 (11 ov)
QLD280
VIC307 & 136/6 (66 ov)
SYL218 & 218
CHATT210 & 126/1 (37 ov, target 227)
MYMS108 & 315/9 (91 ov) (f/o)
KHU288
DHA
BAR266/8 (70 ov)
RAN256
RAJ231 & 110/3 (27 ov)
ASSAM135
KNTKA180/2 (36 ov)
MEGHA
NAGA244/8 (67 ov)
TPURA219/7 (74.3 ov)
SAU
BENG143
MAHA21/2 (8 ov)
ODSA
JHK37/3 (25 ov)
CHD
TN320/4 (86 ov)
NZ
IND
UAE
HH-W
MR-W
TOK
MOW
BIK
JAB
LUL
POA
DOLPH
WPR
AFG81/3 (8.1/20 ov, target 80)
ZIM79
MS-W109 (18.1/20 ov, target 125)
PS-W124/9
CHR129/6
SPR131/5 (16.4/20 ov, target 130)
KAY180/6
KAG181/6 (19.4/20 ov, target 181)
HER1
TOP0
JAJ1
VIT0
JUT3
DOR1
JPS0
NAC0
FOR0
AGO0
RSFC1
ASNL1
REIM2
SOC0
TEN0
ATH0
Man Utd
AS Roma
Marseille2
Toulouse0
Elche0
Valencia1
Lecce1
Genoa2
KRAFTON India has dropped a bombshell for the esports community, announcing two flagship tournaments that will reshape India’s competitive gaming landscape in H2 2025. The BGMI Showdown and BGMI International Cup promise unprecedented opportunities for Indian teams to compete on the global stage.
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Tournament Overview
| Tournament | Prize Pool | Teams | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGMI Showdown (BMSD) | ₹1 Crore | 48 elite teams | Direct Global Championship entry |
| BGMI International Cup (BMIC) | ₹1 Crore | 16 teams (8 India + 8 Korea/Japan) | International LAN competition |
BGMI Showdown: India’s Gateway to Global Glory
Starting September 18th in Hyderabad, the BGMI Showdown will feature 48 top-tier teams from BGIS, BMPS, and approved third-party tournaments. The winner secures a direct slot to the Global Championship, while the top 8 teams advance to the International Cup.
The finals (October 10-12, 2025) will offer fans an exclusive live studio experience, marking a new chapter in Indian esports entertainment.
BGMI International Cup: India Hosts the World
From October 31 – November 2, 2025, India transforms into a global esports arena. The BGMI International Cup brings together India’s finest 8 teams against elite squads from Korea and Japan.
With two additional Global Championship pathways available, this tournament positions India firmly on the international esports map. For the first time, three Indian teams could potentially secure individual Global Championship entries.
Campus Tour 2025-2026: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Stars
KRAFTON’s commitment extends beyond professional competition. The expanded Campus Tour will target Tier-2 cities and colleges, creating pathways from casual gaming to professional esports. This grassroots initiative reflects the company’s vision of discovering untapped talent across India.
Why This Matters for Indian Esports
As Karan Pathak, Associate Director – Esports at KRAFTON India, emphasized, these tournaments create “structured pathways for esports talent in India” from college campuses to international competitions.
This announcement arrives at a pivotal moment when Indian esports is transitioning from niche entertainment to mainstream recognition, supported by government backing and growing audiences.
