BMSD 2025 and BMIC 2025 deliver 3 PMGC 2025 locations in India

KRAFTON India Unveils Two Flagship Esports IPs: “BGMI Showdown 2025” and “BGMI International Cup 2025” for H2 2025; Creating Direct Pathways for Indian Teams into PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025. For the first time, three Indian teams could potentially secure individual entry slots to PUBG Mobile Global Championship aka PMGC 2025 Forum through BMSD 2025. and BMIC 2025.

Three PMGC 2025 Slots to Indian Teams

For the first time, Indian teams can secure multiple entries into the global championship, a significant step that not only elevates domestic competition but also positions India as an emerging hub in the international Esports ecosystem. The announcement also includes the expansion of BGMI Campus Tour 2025-2026, designed to bring esports closer to India’s youth and unlock the potential of Tier-2 cities. The roadmap reflects KRAFTON India’s vision of transforming BGMI into both a national passion and a global phenomenon.

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BGMI Showdown 2025 aka BMSD 2025

Kicking off on September 18th in Hyderabad, the BGMI Showdown 2025 will be the crucible for India’s top esports talent and a gateway to the global stage, as the winner team will win a prize of INR 1 Crore, receive a direct entry slot into a Global Championship and the top 8 teams will qualify for the BGMI International Cup, creating a meritocratic pathway from national dominance to international recognition.

The top (48) Elite squads, drawn from BGIS, BMPS & approved Third-Party tournaments, will clash in a high-intensity studio format competition. The finals for BMSD, to be held on October 10–12, 2025, will offer fans a limited live-studio experience.

BGMI International Cup 2025 aka BMIC 2025

From October 31 – November 2, 2025, India will play host to the inaugural BGMI International Cup (BMIC) – a landmark LAN event placing the country firmly on the global esports map.

The tournament will feature India’s top 8 teams from the BGMI Showdown competing against 8 elite international contenders from Korea and Japan. With a ₹1 Crore prize pool and two Global Championship pathways on offer. With this, BMIC is set to be a statement of India’s readiness to be a global esports hub.