Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2025 is back in fashion, and Round 1 will start on February 16, 2025. The first phase unveils one of India’s trendiest esports tournaments with a record prize pool of ₹2 crore. The game is on high alert with 1,024 teams fighting it out, and the battle will be intense. Here is all you need to know about BGIS 2025 Round 1, its dates, format, and most important information.
BGIS 2025 Round 1: Key Dates and Schedule
BGIS 2025 Round 1 will take place from February 16 to February 23, 2025. In this eight-day battle, 1,024 teams will fight to qualify for Round 2. There are 1,016 teams from The In-Game Qualifiers and 8 teams from Week 1’s The Grind. The battle will not be live streamed, but updates and highlights will be provided of the matches.
Format of BGIS 2025 Round 1
The 1,024 groups will be merged into 64 groups of 16 teams. The 7 top teams from each of the 64 groups will qualify automatically for Round 2. Additionally, 48 top overall teams of the rest will also qualify. Total 496 teams will be qualified for Round 2 and all the rest will be eliminated.
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The In-Game Qualifiers from January 25 to February 2, 2025, featured teams competing on favorite maps such as Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok. The top 1,016 teams from the qualifiers earned themselves a place in Round 1. The remaining 8 teams of The Grind Week 1, conducted from February 5 to February 8, 2025, also qualified for the event. The participating teams include Team Hope, TMG, Aerobotz, Team Empire, Team E4E, A6, Team M4, and Jubilant Divine.
What’s at Stake?
BGIS 2025 is the fourth BGMI annual Battlegrounds Mobile India Series and the first official BGMI event of the year. The tournament has a prize pool of ₹2 crores and is a golden chance for teams to prove their mettle and establish themselves in the esports world. The offline Grand Finals from April 18 to April 20, 2025, will only add to the excitement.
Teams to Watch in Round 1
Even though Krafton hasn’t officially revealed the complete list of teams for The Grind, the 8 teams that played Week 1 of The Grind are already the talk of the town. Teams such as Team Hope and TMG played a decent game in The Grind, but Aerobotz and Jubilant Divine failed to do so. Such teams will be keenly looking forward to covering themselves and showcasing their skills in Round 1.
What’s Next After Round 1
The 496 qualifying teams from Round 1 will advance to Round 2, taking place between February 27 and March 2, 2025. The tournament shall continue through a series of rounds, such as Round 3, Round 4, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Grand Finals. The respective challenges face each of the stages, with only the superior teams advancing towards the ultimate confrontation in Kolkata.
BGIS 2025 Round 1 will be an exciting beginning to one of India’s largest esports tournaments. With 1,024 teams in the fray, the battle will be intense. Viewers can expect gripping battles, clever plays, and moments they will never forget as the tournament unfolds. Keep watching for more updates and highlights of BGIS 2025!