The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 registrations open in late December, marking the start of India’s most open BGMI tournament.
Krafton India has unveiled the much-awaited BGMI Esports roadmap for 2026, confirming the return of its flagship open-for-all tournament, the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS). Set to kick off in January 2026, BGIS 2026 promises to be the most important stage for aspiring BGMI players across India, offering a zero-barrier entry point to rise through the ranks and compete with the best.
How to Register for BGIS 2026
The registration window for BGIS 2026 will open at the end of December 2025. Players looking to participate must sign up exclusively through the official Krafton India Esports website.
To register, teams need to prepare their BGMI IDs, detailed team information, and a valid email address for verification. Anyone—from newcomers to seasoned players—can register, making it one of India’s most inclusive esports tournaments.
Tournament Timeline and Format
The BGIS 2026 season is scheduled to run tentatively from January through March 2026. The competition will start with multiple online stages, including qualifiers, followed by successive rounds such as Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, quarterfinals, and semifinals. The grand finals will be held offline in March, bringing the top teams together to battle for the crown.
Successful teams moving through these rounds will not only win glory but also secure qualification spots for higher-tier events like the Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series (BMPS), the next step in India’s esports ecosystem.
BGMI 2026 Esports Roadmap Highlights
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BGIS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Series): The gateway for all aspiring BGMI players with open registrations starting late December 2025 and the tournament running January-March 2026.
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BMPS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series): Featuring India’s top professional rosters, scheduled for May to June 2026. The winner gets a slot in the prestigious Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh in July.
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BMSD (Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown): A LAN showdown among India’s best, planned for August to October 2026.
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BMIC (Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup): The grand international event hosted in India, where Indian teams will face competition from Korea and Japan, is tentatively set for October 2026.
This roadmap shows Krafton’s commitment to building a stronger competitive ecosystem by providing players multiple opportunities to grow from grassroots to international levels.
Well, the BGIS 2026 registration window opening this December, invites all BGMI fans to get their squads ready for what promises to be an exhilarating competition filled with fierce battles and rapid rises.