Get ready for intense action as the BGMI iQOO Battlegrounds Series 2025 Semifinals kick off! Here’s everything you need to know about the groups, teams, tournament format, and how to catch the live stream.
The BGMI iQOO Battlegrounds Series 2025 Semifinals is one of the most exciting stages in Indian esports, set to run from July 25 to July 28, 2025. This high-stakes phase features 24 top teams battling fiercely for eight coveted spots in the Grand Finals.
Following a thrilling Group Stage where 32 teams competed, the 24 best squads that narrowly missed the top eight have now earned a second chance in the Semifinals.
BGMI iQOO Battlegrounds Series 2025 Semifinals: Groups and Teams
The 24 semifinalist teams have been split into three groups of eight each. Here’s the full breakdown:
Group A
- 4TR Official
- SPINBOT JAGUAR
- RedXRoss
- ¡QOO ORANGUTAN
- Team Forever
- Money Makers
- GENESIS ESPORTS
- 16SCORE x BotArmy
Group B
- iQOO REVENANT X SPARK
- iQOO SOUL
- Hero Xtreme Godlike
- NoNx eSports
- TWOB
- FS Esports
- Carpediem
- Los Hermanos
Group C
- OnePlus Cincinnati Kids
- Wyld Fangs
- Jux Esports
- OnePlus K9 Esports
- META NINZA
- Medal Esports
- Marcos Gaming
- Team Eggy
Teams like 4TR Official and Revenant XSpark had close calls in the Group Stage, finishing just outside the top eight, and now look to bounce back with strong performances. Fan favourites such as Team Soul and K9 Esports are also competing in this phase, aiming to secure their spots in the Grand Finals.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The Semifinals employ a rigorous round-robin format, ensuring each team faces every opponent in their group. Each day features four matches that test the consistency, adaptability, and strategic prowess of the squads.
- Matches per Day: Four
- Duration: July 25 to July 28, 2025
- Advancement: The top eight teams from the combined standings across all groups will move on to the Grand Finals. The other sixteen teams will be eliminated.
This format not only rewards peak performance but also allows for teams to recover from early setbacks, emphasising endurance and team coordination throughout the competition.
Day 1 Map Rotation (Example)
- Match 1: Erangel (Group A vs B)
- Match 2: Miramar (Group A vs B)
- Match 3: Sanhok (Group A vs B)
- Match 4: Erangel (Group B vs C)
The rotation includes classic and fan-favourite maps like Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok, each bringing unique tactical challenges to the players.
How to Watch BGMI iQOO Battlegrounds Series 2025 Semifinals
Fans can catch all the live action of the BGMI iQOO Battlegrounds Series 2025 Semifinals on the iQOO Esports YouTube channel, with streams beginning at 11:30 AM IST daily.
The broadcast will feature expert commentary and multi-language support to make sure viewers don’t miss a single moment of the intense gameplay.
Well, the Semifinals represent a crucial turning point for many teams who narrowly missed direct qualification for the Grand Finals. With a total prize pool of ₹1 crore for the whole series, the stakes are high and the competition fierce.
So, we can expect aggressive gameplay, surprising strategies, and thrilling upsets as teams fight for the ultimate prize and the chance to compete in the prestigious offline Grand Finals in Delhi.