The battle for survival has begun at the BMSD 2025 Survival Stage Day 1, with 16 teams fighting for the last eight spots in the Grand Finals.
The BGMI Showdown 2025 is heating up as 16 teams that narrowly missed the Top 8 in the semi-finals clash in the Survival Stage. Only half of these teams will advance to the Grand Finals, which will feature 16 teams battling from October 10 to 12 for the championship and a slot at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025.
Top Performers After BMSD 2025 Survival Stage Day 1 Matches
- Nebula Esports – 66 Points
- iQOO8BIT – 61 Points
- FS ESPORTS – 52 Points
- First Curiosity – 41 Points
- Blitz Esports – 40 Points
- Madkings – 36 Points
- Vasista Esports – 34 Points
- META NINZA – 32 Points
- Autobotz Esports – 28 Points
- mysterious4 Esports – 27 Points
- Victores Sumus – 26 Points
- Likitha Esports – 27 Points
- GENESIS ESPORTS – 20 Points
- OnePlus Cincinnati Kids – 17 Points
- myG Los Hermanos – 15 Points
- Phoenix Esports – 14 Points
Following six intense matches on October 8, Nebula Esports is leading with a strong 66 points, fueled by two Chicken Dinners and consistent performances across maps. Close behind is iQOO 8Bit, racking up 61 points alongside a Chicken Dinner, showcasing their aggressive gameplay under Saumraj’s leadership. FS Esports sits comfortably in third place with 52 points and two Chicken Dinners, reflecting a great start to their survival battle.
Other notable teams in the top eight include First Curiosity (41 points), Blitz Esports (40 points), Madkings (36 points), Vasista Esports (34 points), and Meta Ninza (32 points). Meanwhile, teams like Autobotz, Mysterious 4, Victores Sumus, and Likitha are fighting to climb up the leaderboard, each with points hovering in the high 20s.
The remaining teams, Genesis Esports, Cincinnati Kids, myG Los Hermanos, and Phoenix Esports, face a tough challenge to secure a Grand Finals spot, with Phoenix currently at the bottom of the table with 14 points.
BMSD 2025 Survival Stage Day 1 Match Highlights and Map Rotation
Six matches were played across three classic battlegrounds over Day 1:
- Match 1 (Erangel): FS Esports took the win with 22 points. Mysterious4 made an impressive start with 14 points, while Nebula and Genesis earned valuable scores.
- Match 2 (Miramar): 8Bit claimed an 18-point Chicken Dinner, but First Curiosity scored highest with 24 points and 18 eliminations.
- Match 3 (Sanhok): FS Esports bagged their second Chicken Dinner and 17 points.
- Match 4 (Sanhok): Nebula Esports dominated with a huge 28 points.
- Match 5 (Miramar): Nebula continued their streak with a 20-point win; 8Bit collected 17 points.
- Match 6 (Erangel): Blitz Esports closed Day 1 with a 22-point Chicken Dinner; Likitha and Victores Sumus also posted solid point totals.
The variety in map rotation consistently tests teams’ adaptability and strategy throughout the Survival Stage.
What’s Next?
The Survival Stage continues on October 9, where these 16 teams will play the remaining six matches. The competition will be fierce, and only the top eight by the end of the stage will join the already qualified Grand Finals teams.
From there, sixteen elite teams will go head-to-head in 18 matches during the BMSD Grand Finals, fighting not only for the ₹1 crore prize pool but also for a chance to represent India at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025.