NODWIN Gaming's BGMS Season 4: Schedule, format, prize pool & more

Female athletes set to compete for the first time

NODWIN Gaming, South Asia’s leading gaming and esports company, has officially announced the return of the OnePlus Android Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS Season 4), featuring a prize pool of INR 1.5 crore. For the first time, female esports athletes will also compete in India’s most-watched esports tournament, marking a historic move towards gender inclusivity in mainstream esports.

A key highlight of this year’s expanded format is the introduction of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Challenger Series (BGCS), which serves as the official amateur feeder league into the pro-level BGMS. Featuring 24 teams, BGCS is designed to spotlight the rising stars of Indian esports.

The 24 participating teams will include 2 from the OnePlus Campus Dominate qualifiers, 1 from the TVS Raider Wicked Battles, 17 invited teams, and 4 all-women teams.

Schedule & format for BGMS Season 4

BGMS 2025 will follow a new dual-structure format, with 24 teams competing in the BGMS league stage and 24 teams in the newly introduced BGCS league stage. The tournament format will be as follows:

• BGMS League Stage: A total of 84 matches will be played until September 7. The top 4 teams will directly qualify for the Grand Finals, while teams placed 5th to 12th (8 teams) will advance to the Semi-Finals. The bottom 12 teams will move to the Playoffs.
• BGCS League Stage: A total of 60 matches will be played until September 7. The top 4 teams from BGCS will qualify for the BGMS Playoffs.
• BGMS Playoffs: 16 teams will compete on September 9, including the bottom 12 from the BGMS League Stage and the top 4 from the BGCS League Stage. The top 8 teams will advance to the Semi-Finals.
• BGMS Semi-Finals: 16 teams will compete from September 10 to 11, consisting of the 5th-12th placed teams from the BGMS League Stage and the top 8 from the Playoffs. The top 12 teams will qualify for the Grand Finals.
• BGMS Grand Finals: The final 16 teams, including the top 4 from the BGMS League Stage and the top 12 from the Semi-Finals, will compete from September 12 to 14.

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“BGMS has grown into the marquee esports tournament of India and is now a cultural movement that reflects the passion, energy, and limitless potential of our gaming community. Season 4 takes this vision further by championing inclusivity at every level, from campus qualifiers and grassroots challengers to professional athletes and all-women teams on national television. Our goal has always been to create a platform where every gamer, regardless of background, has a real path to greatness,” said Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming.“Together with our partners, we are nurturing the next generation of talent, celebrating inclusivity, and crowning the very best in Indian esports.”

Where to watch BGMS Season 4?

OnePlus returns as the Title Sponsor and Official Smartphone Partner of BGMS Season 4, powering the OnePlus Campus Dominate initiative that brings esports to college students nationwide.

Android continues as Co-Title Sponsor in its second year, while TVS Motor Company enters its third year with the tournament as the force behind TVS Raider Wicked Battles, providing grassroots players a path into BGCS.

Duolingo English Test debuts as the Official Learning Partner, Swiggy joins as the Official Food Delivery Partner, Red Bull returns for a second year, and Bisleri makes its first appearance as the Official Hydration Partner.

The BGCS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Champions Series) will run for three weeks till September 7, streaming live on the NODWIN Gaming YouTube channel from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM every day, featuring three intense matches daily.

Following that, BGMS Season 4 is being broadcast live on Star Sports Khel and on JioHotstar until September 14, airing during prime-time from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, making it the only esports tournament in India with national television presence.

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