BGIS 2026 Round 3 kicks off February 12 with 256 teams fighting for 112 spots in Round 4 across four intense days of competition.
Things are heating up in BGIS 2026. Round 3 starts soon and it's going to be wild. We're talking 256 teams throwing down for a shot at national glory. This is where online qualifiers meet offline champions, and only the best survive.
When Does BGIS 2026 Round 3 Start?
BGIS 2026 Round 3 runs from February 12 to February 15, 2026. That's four straight days of nonstop action. Teams battle across classic maps like Erangel, Miramar, and Rondo. Every match counts because one bad day could send you packing.
Multiple lobbies run each day. Some teams compete online while others play from offline venues. This mix makes things extra spicy since different playstyles clash.
How does the BGIS 2026 Round 3 Format Works?
Here's the breakdown. BGIS 2026 Round 3 brings together 256 teams total. These teams come from two sources: 240 squads qualified through Round 2, plus 16 teams from The Grind (top 8 from Group C and bottom 8 from Group B).
The organisers split everyone into 16 groups. Each group has exactly 16 teams. Every squad plays 6 matches to prove themselves. No second chances here.
Now here's where it gets tough. Only the top 6 teams from each group move forward. But wait, there's more. The top 16 teams from the overall standings also advance to BGIS 2026 Round 4. Do the math, and that's 112 teams surviving this bloodbath. The other 144 teams go home.
Think about it this way: You could dominate your group but still miss out if your overall points aren't strong enough. Or you could have a rough group, but clutch your way through on overall standings. It rewards consistency over everything.
Teams Competing in BGIS 2026 Round 3
KRAFTON revealed some qualified teams already. These squads earned their spots through online stages and The Grind seeding.
Group 1 features
- Team BTD,
- Team LOLZZZ Gaming,
- Team EZ,
- Insurgents,
- Team Alpha,
- Only Pain, and
- Sovereign Esports.
Group 2 has
- Chakka Jam,
- Team Allied Force,
- Super Esports,
- White Walkers,
- Steel Falcons,
- Rising Underdogs, and
- Team Actionz.
Group 3 brings
- Hell Risers Esports,
- RGB Esports,
- Still Fighting,
- Meta Ninza,
- Team Aesthetic,
- Slamming 4 Men, and
- F1 Syndicate.
Group 4 includes
- Alive Again,
- Pure Esports,
- Norules Xtreme,
- Duke Esports,
- Phoenix Esports,
- Prism Esports, and
- Royal Emperor.
The seeded teams from BGIS The GRIND are stacked.
We're talking iQOO Revenant Xspark, Learn From Past, Troy Tamilan Esports, Gods For Reason, Vasista Esports, FS Esports, Team Versatile, Rising Esports, Team Vanguard, H4K Esports, Team X Esports, 4TR Official, Lastade Esports, Kalinga Esports, and TWOB.
Here's the catch, though. KRAFTON hasn't announced the offline-qualified teams yet. Those names drop soon and will complete the full 256-team lineup. Expect some surprise entries there.
Where to Catch the Action
All BGIS 2026 Round 3 matches stream live on the KRAFTON INDIA ESPORTS YouTube channel. Both Hindi and English broadcasts run simultaneously, so everyone can watch in their preferred language.
Subscribe and smash that notification bell. You don't want to miss when your favorite squad makes a game-winning play or chokes under pressure. The live leaderboards update constantly, so you always know who's on top.
So, get ready because February 12 kicks off four days of absolute chaos. 256 teams enter, 112 survive. BGIS 2026 Round 3 is about to show us who really has what it takes.