India’s biggest BGMI LAN event opens at the Chennai Trade Centre with six matches across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar: 16 teams battle for a INR 4 Crore prize pool
Day 1 kicks off in style as the trophy takes center stage
Chennai, March 27, 2026 – The fifth edition of the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2026 Grand Finals officially commenced today at the Chennai Trade Centre, marking the most anticipated date on India’s competitive BGMI calendar. Day 1 featured six matches across three maps – Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar – with all 16 qualified teams in action before a packed live audience and viewers tuning in across the KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel.
The Grand Finals bring together eight teams that topped the Semifinals in Hyderabad (March 12-15) and eight more who forced their way through the high-pressure Survival Stage (March 16-17). Notable squads in the field include iQOO Soul, GodLike Esports, Orangutan, Revenant XSpark, Genesis, Welt Esports, Nebula, Team Tamilas, and Wyld Fangs, among others.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Karan Pathak, Associate Director – Esports, KRAFTON India, said, “BGIS 2026 reflects where BGMI Esports stands today – and more importantly, where it is headed. When a community unlocks an additional INR 2 Crore of its own tournament prize pool through in-game participation, it tells you something fundamental about the depth of engagement this ecosystem has built. Combine that with 2 million subscribers on our Esports channel and the country’s top 16 teams heading to Chennai, and the picture is clear: BGIS is no longer just a tournament. It is the centerpiece of a competitive gaming culture that India is building for itself.”
With the tournament now underway, the coming days are set to deliver tighter competition, standout performances, and crucial moments that will shape the outcome for India’s leading BGMI teams. All matches from BGIS 2026 will be streamed live on the KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel, with coverage available in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Mizo, and Malayalam. The Grand Finals also hold regional significance for Tamil Nadu, with local sides iQOO Team Tamilas and Troy Tamilan Esports competing in front of a home crowd.
DAY 1 STANDINGS – AFTER 6 MATCHES
The tournament opened with a series of closely contested matches, as teams showcased consistency and strategic gameplay to secure early advantage in the standings. TEAM SOUL finished the day at the top with 66 points, while GODLIKE and VICTORES SUMUS followed closely, building early momentum in the race for the title.
BGIS stands as a significant step in KRAFTON India’s broader Esports vision, highlighting the country’s rapid progress as a competitive gaming ecosystem. By creating a structured platform for top BGMI teams to compete, the tournament encourages skill refinement and sustained competitive growth. Beyond the scale of rewards, it reflects a maturing landscape shaped by visibility, opportunity, and performance.
Catch all the action live on our official YouTube channel as the tournament unfolds. Day 2 action resumes tomorrow, 28 March 2026, from approximately 1:00 pm.
