Nodwin Gaming has revealed the 24 teams set to clash in the BGMI Challengers Series (BGCS) 2025, the first with dedicated female squads.
The BGMI Challengers Series (BGCS) 2025 is locked, loaded, and ready to roll. Running August 19 to September 7, this year’s edition stands out as the first to feature four all-female teams. Alongside these standout squads, a mix of fresh challengers will battle for a shot at the country’s biggest stage—the BGMI Masters Series 2025 (BGMS).
The BGMI Challengers Series 2025 Teams
Here’s your full rundown of the 24 clubs going head-to-head in the BGCS 2025. The field is a mix of invited teams, independent squads, and those who fought their way through tough qualifiers:
- Cincinnati Kids
- Bot Army
- Team H4K
- Gods Omen
- Do Or Die
- Alibaba Raiders
- Jaguar Esports
- 2OP Official
- Team Resilience
- Gods For Reason
- Team Insane
- Autobotz
- Sinewy Esports
- Rivalry Esports
- Vasista Esports
- Team Versatile
- Team Tamilas
- Nebula Esports
- Celeb7xMysterious4
- Blitz Esports
- Godsaints Girls
- Myth Hawks
- EMP Hotshots
- Helix Esports
Four of these—Godsaints Girls, Cincinnati Kids, Blitz Esports, and Celeb7xMysterious4—earned their spots by winning regional and sponsor qualifiers, showcasing the mix of skill, hustle, and storylines that make the Challengers Series special.
How did Teams qualify for BGCS 2025?
- 17 teams received direct invites—a testament to their track record or rising reputation.
- 4 teams qualified through the Women’s Qualifiers, paving the way for greater representation at the top.
- 2 teams secured their place via the OnePlus Qualifier.
- 1 team grabbed its spot by triumphing in the TVS Qualifier.
This approach ensures a blend of established orgs, grassroots heroes, and new faces hungry to prove themselves.
The BGMS 2025 Roadmap: From League Stage to Masters Series
The Challengers Series League Stage runs from August 19 to September 7. All 24 squads will battle it out for the top four spots. Only these four advance to the Playoffs on September 9.
What’s at stake? Every Playoff team gets a shot at the Masters Series. There, they’ll join the bottom 12 teams from the Masters Series Division (read: India’s top 24) in a do-or-die contest. The top eight from that face-off move to the Semifinals (September 10–11), where another eight teams from the Masters Series League Stage await. Twelve will survive to reach the Grand Finals (September 12–14), where the BGMI Masters Series trophy is on the line.
In short: Finish top four in the Challengers Series, and you’re on the doorstep of the biggest event in Indian mobile esports.
Where to Watch
Every match will be streamed live on Nodwin Gaming’s official YouTube channel. So, whether you’re cheering for your local squad, the female trailblazers, or just want to spot tomorrow’s breakout stars, you won’t miss a second of the action.
All in all, the BGMI Challengers Series is more than just a prelude to the Masters Series—it’s where new legends begin.
So, mark your calendars, pick your underdogs, and get ready—the BGMI Challengers Series 2025 is about to rewrite the rulebook.