{"id":48081,"date":"2026-03-14T18:49:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T13:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/krafton-india-announces-inr-4-crore-prize-pool-for-bgis-2026-grand-finals-in-chennai\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T18:49:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T13:19:50","slug":"krafton-india-announces-inr-4-crore-prize-pool-for-bgis-2026-grand-finals-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/krafton-india-announces-inr-4-crore-prize-pool-for-bgis-2026-grand-finals-in-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"KRAFTON India Announces INR 4 Crore Prize Pool for BGIS 2026 Grand Finals in Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 14: <\/strong>KRAFTON India has officially announced a massive INR 4 Crore prize pool<\/strong>\u00a0for the\u00a0BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2026<\/strong>, with the Grand Finals set to take place from\u00a0March 27 to March 29, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Chennai Trade Centre<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u25cfFans unlocked an additional INR 2 Crore through the in-game Discovery Island initiative<\/em><\/p>\n

\u25cfThe top 16 teams will compete at the Chennai Trade Centre from March 27\u201329 for the BGIS 2026 championship
\n\u2022 BGMI Esports momentum grows as the KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel crosses 2 million subscribers<\/em><\/p>\n

The announcement comes alongside a significant community milestone: BGMI players unlocked an additional\u00a0INR 2 Crore<\/strong>\u00a0of that prize pool through the in-game\u00a0Discovery Island<\/strong>\u00a0initiative \u2013 and the KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel has crossed\u00a02 million subscribers<\/strong>, reflecting the scale of the audience now following competitive BGMI in India.<\/p>\n

Karan Pathak, Associate Director \u2013 Esports, KRAFTON India, said,<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cBGIS 2026 reflects where BGMI Esports stands today \u2013 and more importantly, where it is headed. When a community unlocks an additional INR 2 Crore of its own tournament prize pool through in-game participation, it tells you something fundamental about the depth of engagement this ecosystem has built. Combine that with 2 million subscribers on our Esports channel and the country\u2019s top 16 teams heading to Chennai, and the picture is clear: BGIS is no longer just a tournament. It is the centrepiece of a competitive gaming culture that India is building for itself.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The Community Built Half the Prize Pool<\/strong><\/p>\n

The additional INR 2 Crore unlocked through Discovery Island is the standout story of BGIS 2026. Launched on 15 January 2026, Discovery Island is an in-game initiative built around a community milestone system \u2013 as BGMI players engaged in Classic Mode matches and participated in themed in-game activities, they earned Exploration Points that contributed to a shared, server-wide progress tracker. As collective milestones were hit, additional prize money was progressively unlocked for the tournament. The BGMI community cleared every milestone, adding the full INR 2 Crore to KRAFTON India\u2019s base prize pool of INR 2 Crore \u2013 bringing the total to INR 4 Crore. It is a model that positions BGIS not as a top-down tournament but as a community-driven competitive platform where every match played carries a direct stake in the prize poo<\/p>\n

2 Million Subscribers \u2013 and Counting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The KRAFTON India Esports YouTube channel\u00a0crossing 2 million subscribers<\/strong>\u00a0ahead of the Grand Finale is a marker of how significantly the audience for competitive BGMI has grown. It sets the stage for what is expected to be one of the most-watched BGIS Grand Finals to date when the top 16 teams take the stage in Chennai later this month.<\/p>\n

With the BGIS 2026 Semi-Finals underway, teams are battling for a coveted place in the Grand Finals. Here\u2019s a look at the current leaderboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
POSITION<\/strong><\/td>\nTEAM<\/strong><\/td>\nTOTAL POINTS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nHeroXtreme Godlike<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nLearn From Past<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nEVOX Esports<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nMYTH Official<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nMadkings<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nSinewy Esports<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nMETA Ninza<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nGenesis Esports<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nNebula Esports<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\niQOO Reckoning Esports<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\niQOO Orangutan<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nK9 Esports<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nWild Fangs<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\n4Wolf x DOD<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nTroy Tamilan Esports<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nPhoenix Esports<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\niQO=O Revenant XSPARK<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\niQOO SOUL<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\niQOO Team Tamilas<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nNONX Esports<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nThe Vanguard<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nVasista Esports<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nVictores Sumus<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nWELT Esports<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Grand Finals at Chennai Trade Centre will bring BGIS 2026 to one of India\u2019s most culturally vibrant and digitally active cities, with local sides Troy Tamilan Esports and iQOO Team Tamilas adding a strong regional storyline for Tamil Nadu\u2019s growing gaming community. For the latest updates, follow BGMI\u2019s official\u00a0\u00a0YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0pages.<\/p>\n

About KRAFTON, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Headquartered in Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is built on a global network of 19 creative studios that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montr\u00e9al Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks, inZOI Studio, JOFSOFT, Eleventh Hour Games, OmniCraft Labs, Olivetree Games, Loonshot Games, and 9B STUDIO. Each independent studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON\u2019s platforms and services.<\/p>\n

KRAFTON is responsible for premier game IPs, including\u202fPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS,\u202fPUBG MOBILE, PUBG: BLINDSPOT, inZOI, Subnautica, MIMESIS, Hi-Fi Rush, Dinkum, TERA, My Little Puppy, and more. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company with world-class development capabilities, continuously exploring new possibilities that enhance the gameplay experience \u2014 including AI and other emerging technologies. For more information, visit\u202fwww.krafton.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About KRAFTON India<\/strong><\/p>\n

In India, KRAFTON is responsible for premier mobile games, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 250 million downloads, Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, and CookieRun India, among others. Committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India, KRAFTON has invested over $200 million in several Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports, and technology since 2021. KRAFTON actively supports India\u2019s game development ecosystem through its KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator.<\/p>\n

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 14: KRAFTON India has officially announced a massive INR 4 Crore prize pool\u00a0for the\u00a0BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2026, with the Grand Finals set to take place from\u00a0March 27 to March 29, 2026\u00a0at the\u00a0Chennai Trade Centre. \u25cfFans unlocked an additional INR 2 Crore through the in-game Discovery Island initiative \u25cfThe top…<\/p>\n

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