Story Highlights
- KRAFTON India unveils the 2026 Esports Roadmap at the BGMI International Cup 2025 in New Delhi.
- Four major tournaments have been announced namely BGIS, BMPS, BMSD, and BMIC.
- A new KRAFTON India Awards initiative announced to celebrate India’s rising esports stars in January 2026.
KRAFTON India has revealed its plans for competitive gaming in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) through 2026. The company will be expanding its biggest tournaments – BGIS, BMPS, BMSD, and BMIC – with more events held in cities across the country next year.
Besides the BGMI Esports 2026 Roadmap, the KRAFTON India Awards program was revealed
KRAFTON India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn revealed the plans at the BGMI International Cup 2025 in New Delhi. Here’s what’s coming for the popular battle royale game, according to the company’s roadmap:
| Tournament | Description | Dates/Window |
|---|---|---|
| BGIS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Series) | Open-for-all event for aspiring players across the country. | Jan – Mar 2026 |
| BMPS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series) | Professional league featuring the top Indian teams. | May – Jun 2026 |
| BMSD (Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown) | LAN tournament showcasing the best national talent. | Aug – Oct 2026 |
| BMIC (Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup) | International LAN event featuring India, Korea, and Japan. | Oct 2026 |
The company also revealed plans for the KRAFTON India Awards, a yearly event recognizing outstanding gamers, content creators, and teams in India. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on January 9, 2026.
Sean Hyunil Sohn explained that the 2026 Roadmap is much more than just a schedule of events. He described it as a clear path for Indian gamers to develop their skills, starting at the local level and ultimately competing on the world stage. The Roadmap is designed to build a stronger gaming community by finding new talent regionally, supporting them through national competitions, and giving them opportunities to represent India internationally.
Karan Pathak, Associate Director of Esports at KRAFTON India, explained that they aim to provide a platform for all players – from newcomers to top competitors – to demonstrate their abilities and compete for India on the world stage. By expanding their tournament circuit, they hope to create more opportunities, increase recognition, and help Indian esports develop and succeed internationally.
India’s esports community has exploded in popularity over the last year. It’s gone from small online competitions to large-scale events held in stadiums, attracting big audiences and being broadcast internationally. Just in 2025, tournaments organized by KRAFTON India offered a total of over ₹4 crore (about $450,000) in prize money.
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2025-11-03 03:11