Nodwin Gaming announces BGMS 2025—India’s biggest BGMI esports event returns to Delhi with 48 teams, new stages, and live coverage.
Excitement is in the air as Nodwin Gaming just announced everything you need to know about BGMS 2025—the Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series. This is the fourth year of India’s top BGMI esports league, and it’s bigger than ever. Let’s break down the dates, team lineup, tournament format, and what you can expect from this year’s edition.
When Does BGMS 2025 Start?
Mark your calendars! BGMS 2025 kicks off on August 18, 2025, in Delhi NCR.
The entire competition will happen offline, meaning teams and fans will gather in one place for some intense action. This year, a huge total of 48 teams will join the fight, making it one of the largest esports tournaments in India.
Who’s Playing in BGMS 2025?
Nodwin Gaming hasn’t revealed the full list of 48 teams yet, but they did confirm that fan favourites like Team Soul, GodLike, Revenant XSpark, 8Bit, and Orangutan will be part of the action. These squads are some of the best in India, so get ready for epic matches and big plays.
A few teams have already qualified through tough prelims. Blitz Esports won the TVS Qualifier, and Arrancar Esports and Caleb7xMysterious4 came out on top in the OnePlus Qualifier, so they’ve locked their spots. The rest of the teams will be invited directly, so keep an eye out for the official team list soon.
Apart from this, there's a historic inclusion of female teams. BGMS 2025 will feature 24 all-female teams alongside 24 male teams, marking a major milestone in gender representation in Indian esports.
How Does the BGMS 2025 Format Work?
BGMS 2025 isn’t just one big tournament—it’s a multi-stage adventure designed to test every team’s skill. Here’s how it all breaks down:
Masters Series (August 18 – TBA)
- 24 teams will battle it out.
- The top 4 teams go straight to the Grand Finals.
- Teams ranked 5th to 12th advance to the Semifinals.
- The rest (13th to 24th) drop into the Playoffs.
Challengers Series (August 19 – September 7)
- Another 24 teams fight for glory.
- The best 4 teams here move to the Playoffs.
- The bottom 20 teams are out—their BGMS 2025 journey ends here.
Playoffs (September 9)
- 12 teams from the Masters Series and 4 from the Challengers Series play in the Playoffs.
- The top 8 move to the Semifinals.
- The bottom 8 are eliminated.
Semifinals (September 10 and 11)
- 8 teams from the Masters Series and 8 from the Playoffs join up.
- The 12 best teams advance to the Grand Finals.
- The bottom 4 go home.
Grand Finals (September 12 – 14)
- The top 4 from the Masters Series and the best 12 from the Semifinals compete.
- This is the big finale—where the champion of BGMS 2025 is crowned.
Male and female teams will compete separately, ensuring fair competition and spotlight for both groups.
Where Can You Watch BGMS 2025 and What's the Prize Pool?
If you want to catch all the action, the entire tournament will be livestreamed on Nodwin Gaming’s YouTube channel. You can cheer for your favourite teams, watch clutch fights, and see who takes home the trophy—all from your phone or computer.
As of now, the prize pool for BGMS 2025 hasn’t been announced. But with 48 teams and such a huge format, you can bet it’ll be a big one. The first three Masters Series events were a huge hit, pulling in millions of viewers across India. This year, with even more teams and more stages, the excitement is sure to be off the charts.
Overall, BGMS 2025 is here, and it’s bigger than ever. August 18 is the start date, Delhi NCR is the battleground, and 48 teams will fight for glory. The tournament has a brand-new multi-stage format, fan-favourite teams, and hours of live action.
So, keep an eye out for the prize pool announcement and the full team list. Until then, get ready for the biggest BGMI showdown of the year.