The Indian esports ecosystem is set for a historic milestone. Krafton has officially announced the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) — a massive tripartite international LAN showdown scheduled from October 30 to November 1, 2026 at the iconic Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Indoor Stadium in Mumbai.
Featuring a gigantic ₹1 Crore (INR 10,000,000) prize pool, BMIC brings together the top 16 squads across India, South Korea, and Japan under one roof. Beyond national prestige and prize money, the tournament serves as the official qualification gateway for the coveted PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC).
1. Key Dates, Schedule & Venue Details
The 3-day LAN festival will be open to live audience attendance at the NSCI SVP Dome in Mumbai, with over 8,000 fans expected per day.
- Tournament Dates: October 30 – November 1, 2026
- Venue: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium (NSCI Dome), Lala Lajpatrai Marg, Lotus Colony, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018
- Daily Schedule: 6 matches per day across Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok, starting at 1:00 PM IST.
- Live Streaming: Krafton India Esports YouTube channel and major OTT platforms in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
2. Qualified & Invited Teams Breakdown
A total of 16 battle-tested squads will fight for supremacy. The slot allocation ensures peak competitiveness between domestic champions and international giants:
Top BGIS & BMPS Champions
GodLike Esports, Team Soul (iQOO Soul), Revenant X Spark, Carnival Gaming, Global Esports, and the winner of BGMI Showdown (BMSD).
PMPS Korea Leaders
Dplus KIA (DK), Nongshim RedForce, DRX, Emtek StormX, and Miraen Sejong — masters of disciplined zone rotations and compound hold setups.
PMJL Season Champions
REJECT, CAG OSAKA, Sengoku Gaming, DNG, and SCARZ — world-renowned for hyper-precise utility usage and sniper lane dominance.
3. Tournament Format & S.U.P.E.R. Scoring System
The BGMI International Cup will follow the internationally standardized S.U.P.E.R. (Standard Universal PUBG Esports Ruleset) points system with 10-point placement scaling and 1 point per confirmed kill.
| Placement | Placement Points | Kill Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Winner Winner Chicken Dinner) | 10 Points | 1 Pt per Kill |
| 2nd Place | 6 Points | 1 Pt per Kill |
| 3rd Place | 5 Points | 1 Pt per Kill |
| 4th Place | 4 Points | 1 Pt per Kill |
| 5th Place | 3 Points | 1 Pt per Kill |
| 6th Place | 2 Points | 1 Pt per Kill |
| 7th – 8th Place | 1 Point | 1 Pt per Kill |
| 9th – 16th Place | 0 Points | 1 Pt per Kill |
4. ₹1 Crore Prize Pool Distribution
Krafton has structured the ₹1 Crore prize purse to reward consistent performance, match-winning clutches, and standout individual fragging:
| Rank / Award | Prize Money (INR) | International Perks |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place (Champion) | ₹40,00,000 | Direct PMGC Main Stage Slot + Trophy |
| 2nd Place (Runner Up) | ₹20,00,000 | PMGC Gauntlet Qualifier Slot |
| 3rd Place | ₹12,00,000 | International Seeding Points |
| 4th Place | ₹8,00,000 | International Seeding Points |
| 5th Place | ₹5,00,000 | Domestic Tier-1 Auto-Invite |
| 6th – 8th Place | ₹2,50,000 each | LAN Certificate & Medals |
| Tournament MVP | ₹3,00,000 | Special MVP Ring & Trophy |
| Most Finishes (Top Fragger) | ₹2,00,000 | Golden Gun Trophy |
5. Tactical Clash: India’s Fragging Firepower vs. Korea & Japan
The tactical clash between styles makes BMIC one of the most anticipated mobile tournaments of 2026:
- Indian Aggression: Indian rosters excel at high-pressure 4v4 face-to-face compound breaches, aggressive DBS/M416 entry frags, and relentless edge-of-zone clearing.
- Korean Rotational Discipline: South Korean squads rarely take unnecessary 50-50 duels. They prioritize early Phase 2 center-circle building holds and impenetrable smoke crossfires.
- Japanese Utility & Info Play: Japanese teams are renowned for drone-like utility efficiency — combining precise grenade arcs, flashbang timing, and DMR long-range tag damage.
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Join the Lobby →Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) Mumbai scheduled?
BMIC Mumbai takes place over 3 days from October 30 to November 1, 2026, hosted live at the SVP Indoor Stadium in Worli, Mumbai.
What is the total prize pool for BMIC 2026?
The total prize pool is ₹1 Crore (₹1,00,00,000 INR), with the 1st place champion squad taking ₹40 Lakhs and direct PMGC qualification.
How many teams are invited from India, Korea, and Japan?
A total of 16 teams participate: 6 teams from India (BGIS & BMPS champions), 5 teams from South Korea (PMPS leaders), and 5 teams from Japan (PMJL champions).
Can casual gamers play BGMI scrims for real money?
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