The BGIS 2025 Grand Finals were nothing short of spectacular. Held at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkatafrom April 25th to 27th, the LAN event delivered drama, underdog stories, incredible comebacks, and clutch plays—cementing the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) as a pillar of Indian mobile esports.
With a prize pool of $375,945 USD—the highest in Indian esports history, powered by in-game crowdfunding and Krafton’s backing—BGIS 2025 set a new benchmark for scale and spectacle.
BGIS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Series) is Krafton’s flagship BGMI tournament in India. It features open qualifiers, multiple competitive stages, and culminates in a massive LAN final where rising stars meet established pros. From “The Grind” to the Grand Finals, the journey is as much about discovery as it is about glory.
The tournament’s kill-plus-placement scoring format ensures consistency and aggressive play are equally rewarded—keeping fans on the edge of their seats every match.
- Genesis Esports opened strong with a Chicken Dinner on Erangel.
- iQOO Reckoning and Orangutan dominated Miramar and Sanhok.
- GodLike Esports showed sparks of brilliance with high-octane clutches.
- Leaderboard: iQOO Reckoning led with 67 points, followed closely by GodLike (64).
- GodLike surged to the top with 105 points.
- Reckoning kept up the chase with 104 points.
- Versatile steadily rose through the ranks with clean gameplay, positioning themselves for a final-day push.
- Versatile began the day with a 27-point Chicken Dinner, catapulting them into first place.
- Key moment: Aquanox’s unforgettable 1v3 clutch against Bot Army sealed the championship.
- Final Leaderboard Top 3:
- Team Versatile – 169 points
- HeroXtreme GodLike Esports – 152 points
- iQOO Orangutan Esports – 143 points
Versatile claimed the ₹69.6 lakh (~$81.5K) top prize, with GodLike and Orangutan rounding out the podium.
- MVP (Final): Jonathan (GodLike Esports) – A fan-favorite and BGMI icon delivered yet again.
- Series MVP: Admino – Known for consistency, Admino’s overall gameplay stood out.
- Best IGL: Saumraj (Versatile) – Mastermind behind smart rotations and team decision-making.
| Rank | Team | Points | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Versatile | 169 | $81,513 |
| 2 | HeroXtreme GodLike Esports | 152 | $43,567 |
| 3 | iQOO Orangutan Esports | 143 | $30,450 |
| 4 | Reckoning Esports | 132 | $23,189 |
| 5 | True Rippers | 118 | $19,558 |
| 6 | SOA Esports | 110 | $15,459 |
| 7 | Cincinnati Kids | 100 | $12,999 |
| 8 | Medal Esports | 98 | $12,999 |
| 9 | FS Esports | 97 | $10,072 |
| 10 | Bot Army | 92 | $10,072 |
| 11 | 4EverxRedXRoss | 87 | $8,901 |
| 12 | Genesis Esports | 86 | $8,901 |
| 13 | Rivalry NRI | 78 | $7,730 |
| 14 | THWxNonx Esports | 74 | $7,730 |
| 15 | Team SouL | 72 | $7,144 |
| 16 | Hades H4K | 41 | $7,144 |
Since its 2021 launch, BGMI has become synonymous with Indian esports. Unlike PUBG Mobile’s global format, BGMI esports is India-exclusive—tailored tournaments, localized events, and regional priorities drive its uniqueness.
Krafton’s investment in grassroots development, regional LANs, and community-led crowdfunding is helping BGMI stand apart and scale faster than most mobile titles.
- Peak concurrent viewers: 460K+ for BGIS 2025
- This is a major improvement over BGIS 2024 (275K) and only slightly behind BMPS 2024 (493.9K).
Shifting the LAN to Kolkata brought in massive crowds, marking a strong evolution from 2024’s Kochi event. Krafton’s Elite Pass initiative also played a key role—offering fans exclusive merchandise and personal meet-ups with players.
Yet, challenges persist. Venue limitations, logistical hiccups, and budget tightening across brands add pressure. Despite these, BGMI esports continues to level up with each passing season.
The India–Korea Invitational in late 2023 drew 176K peak viewers and over 1.2 million watch hours. But Indian teams remain absent from major global events like PMGC and PMGO.
Bringing India back into the PUBG Mobile global fold could:
- Reignite dormant fanbases
- Boost viewership across South Asia
- Add fresh rivalries and narratives
India’s return could make PUBG Mobile feel truly global again.
BGIS 2025 wasn’t just a tournament. It was a statement. A display of talent, passion, and how far Indian mobile esports has come—and where it can still go. With teams like Versatile stepping up and fans filling LAN arenas, the future looks bright.
But for BGMI to achieve its full potential, global acknowledgment and continuous community support will be key.
Admin