The format for the highly-anticipated Battlegrounds Mobile India Master Series (BGMS) Season 3 has been officially announced. Unlike typical tournaments, the BGMS Season 3 format introduces a plethora of twists and turns. The tournament is scheduled to begin on July 19th, where 24 teams will fight against each other for the ultimate title. Let’s have an in-depth look at the format of BGMS Season 3.
BGMS Season 3 Format Explained
The tournament is structured into four distinct stages: Opening Week, League Week, Playoffs, and Grand Finals. Each stage is designed to progressively challenge the teams and intensify the competition.
Opening Week (19th July – 21st July)
The first stage of the BGMS Season 3 format is the Opening Week will feature 24 teams, including 20 invited teams and 4 teams that have advanced through qualifiers. The qualified teams include 3 from the TVS Qualifiers and 1 from the OneBlade Qualifiers. During this stage, the 24 participating teams will be divided into 6 equal groups, each consisting of 4 teams.
Over the course of three days, each team will play 4 matches. By the end of this stage, the top 18 teams will automatically qualify for the next phase, known as the League Week. The remaining 6 teams will be subject to audience voting, where the top 2 voted teams will advance to the League Week, and the bottom 4 teams will be eliminated from the tournament.
League Week (22nd July – 4th August)
In League Week, the 20 remaining teams will be split into 5 groups of 4 teams each. Throughout this stage, each team will participate in a total of 24 matches. The performance during these matches is crucial as the top 4 teams will directly qualify for the Grand Finals. The remaining 16 teams, however, will proceed to the Playoffs, where they will have another opportunity to secure their spot in the Grand Finals.
Playoffs (6th August – 7 August)
The Playoffs will see the 16 teams from the League Week competing in 6 matches over two days. This stage is critical as only the top 12 teams will qualify for the Grand Finals. The bottom 4 teams will be eliminated, narrowing the field to the best performers who will compete for the championship.
Grand Finals (9 August – 11 August)
The last stage of BGMS Season 3 format is the Grand Finals. The Grand Finals will bring together the top 4 teams from the League Week and the top 12 teams from the Playoffs, making a total of 16 teams. Over three days, each team will play 3 matches daily, amounting to 9 matches in total. The team leading the leaderboard at the end of these matches will be crowned the BGMI Master Series Season 3 champion, securing their place in BGMS history.
BGMS Season 3 format brings unique twists and turns in play. Additionally, three unique elements – Powerplay, Impact Player, and Bounty System have also been added to the tournament to make it more interesting.
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