Krafton India has revealed the 64 invited teams for BGIS 2026 The Grind, divided into four groups competing from January 17 to February 1, 2026.
The BGIS 2026 The Grind stage is officially underway, featuring 64 invited teams competing for advancement in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026. These teams have been divided equally into four groups and will battle across 24 matches each over four weeks, from January 17 to February 1, 2026. Based on their performance, teams will be seeded into different stages of the main tournament, ranging from Round 1 all the way to the Quarterfinals.
BGIS 2026 The Grind Format and Schedule
BGIS 2026 The Grind operates as a crucial qualifier for invited teams who earned their spots based on past performances. The competition is split into four sets across four weeks:
- Set 1 (January 17-20): Group D
- Set 2 (January 21-24): Group C
- Set 3 (January 25-28): Group B
- Set 4 (January 29-February 1): Group A
Each group will play 24 matches, with final standings determining which round of the main BGIS 2026 event they qualify for.
BGIS 2026 The Grind Group Breakdown and Qualification Paths
Group D (Set 1 & Set 2)
Teams: 2OP, Esports Social, Likitha Esports, Team Alpha, Shadow Blitz, White Walkers, Rivalry Esports, Gravity, LHS, Bot Army, Team Insane, M4, Phoenix, Genxfm, Evolution Mizoram, Meta Ninza
- Top 8 teams: Advance to Round 2
- Bottom 8 teams: Drop to Round 1
Group C (Set 1 & Set 2)
Teams: FS Esports, Aura Gaming, Do or Die, Troy, JUX Esports, LEFP, Versatile, Rider Esports, Vasista Esports, Revenant XSpark, GlitchxReborn, G4R, Altitude, Medal Esports, Team Eggy, OSH
- Top 8 teams: Advance to Round 3
- Bottom 8 teams: Drop to Round 2
Group B (Set 3 & Set 4)
Teams: H4K, Genesis Esports, Vanguard, TWOB, RIE, Evox, ZTSU Esports, Kalinga Esports, Sinewy, Wyld Fang, 4TR, Team Tamilas, The Knight Mobs, NONX, Team X, LSDE
- Top 8 teams: Advance to Round 4
- Bottom 8 teams: Drop to Round 3
Group A (Set 3 & Set 4)
Teams: Orangutan Gaming, K9 Esports, Team Soul, True Rippers, Nebula Esports, Gods Reign, Higgs Boson, Madbulls, Reckoning Esports, Team 8Bit, Team AX, Victores Sumus, Team GodLike, RCE, Autobotz, Blitz Esports
- Top 8 teams: Advance directly to the Quarterfinals
- Bottom 8 teams: Drop to Round 4
This tiered qualification system rewards consistency and high placement, giving the best teams from Group A an opportunity to skip multiple rounds and enter the later stages of the tournament with momentum.
Where to Watch
Fans can watch BGIS 2026 The Grind live on the official Krafton India Esports YouTube channel. Matches will be broadcast in both Hindi and English, starting at 3:00 PM IST daily.
Well, with top-tier organisations like Team Soul, GodLike, Orangutan Gaming, Gods Reign, and Revenant XSpark all competing, BGIS 2026 The Grind promises high-level competition and thrilling storylines as teams fight for their place in BGMI's biggest tournament of the year.