By Shivam | Sep 04, 2026
BGMI Masters Series Season 5 Grand Finals Set as 16 Teams Battle for ₹1 Crore+ Championship Prize Pool
The final 16 teams, led by some of India’s biggest BGMI names, will compete across three days and 18 matches for the BGMS Season 5 title.
New Delhi, September 4, 2026: NODWIN Gaming, a global leader in youth entertainment, today announced the final 16 teams set to compete in the Grand Finals of the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 5, as the tournament enters its decisive final stage. From September 4 to 6, the finalists will compete across 18 matches for the BGMS Season 5 championship and a share of the ₹1 crore+ prize pool.
After weeks of competition across the League Stage, Super Weekend and Playoffs, the final field brings together established BGMI powerhouses, emerging contenders and some of the most recognisable players in India’s competitive gaming ecosystem. With the season now down to its final three days, every placement, elimination and Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) will carry significant weight in the race for the championship.
The Final 16 Teams
The final 16 teams competing in the BGMS Season 5 Grand Finals are:
| Team | Player to Watch |
|---|---|
| Gladiators Esports | GDRxDeltaPG |
| Wyld Fangs | WFxKanha |
| Team Outrage | ORNinjaboi |
| IRIS MYTH | MythDetroxIRIS |
| iQOO SOUL | iQOOSoulLeGIT |
| 7Gods Esports | 7GodsNinjA |
| iQOO 8BIT | iQOO8bitSarang |
| iQOO Revenant Xspark | iQOORNTXTrace |
| Nebula Esports | NebulaKRATOS |
| GOSOLO RAPID CHAOS ESPORTS | GoSoloRCDhruv |
| Team Apex Gaming | TAGJONATHAN16 |
| GENESIS ESPORTS | GENsHUNTERZ |
| iQOO ORANGUTAN | iQOOxOGAKop |
| Elite Nova Esports | EltMafia |
| iQOO Reckoning Esports | iQOORGExPROO |
| iQOO Team Tamilas | iQOOxTTjusty06 |
The Grand Finals feature teams that have made their presence felt at different stages of BGMS Season 5. iQOO Team Tamilas, Elite Nova Esports, iQOO SOUL, Nebula Esports, Gladiators Esports and IRIS MYTH secured their Grand Finals berths earlier in the competition, while the remaining teams battled through the Playoffs to earn their place in the final 16.
With the slate set for the final stage, the Grand Finals will test more than individual firepower. Teams will need to balance aggressive plays with placement consistency, adapt to shifting match situations and maintain composure across three days of high-pressure competition. A strong opening day can establish momentum, but with 18 matches on the schedule, the championship will ultimately belong to the team that can sustain its performance until the final round.
Prize Pool and Individual Honours
The individual honours will also be decided on the Grand Finals stage. The BGMS Season 5 MVP, awarded based on performances across the Grand Finals, will receive a trophy and a TVS bike, recognising the player who makes the biggest impact across the three-day championship. The Most Wicked Player will also be awarded a TVS bike for their standout performance across the tournament. On the team front, the champions will take home ₹40 lakh, while the second- and third-placed teams will receive ₹15 lakh and ₹6 lakh, respectively.
“We have seen the competition evolve throughout BGMS Season 5, and the final 16 represent the teams that have earned the opportunity to compete for the biggest prize of the season. What makes the Grand Finals special is that nothing outside these final 18 matches matters anymore. Every team starts with the same objective, and every decision can have a direct impact on where they finish. We have seen how quickly the standings can change in BGMS, and I expect these final three days to deliver the kind of competition and moments that stay with the fans long after the season is over.”
— Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming
Broadcast and Tickets
The BGMS Season 5 Grand Finals will take place from September 4 to 6, the live show begins at 3:30 PM IST each day, with match timings following dynamically. Fans can catch all the action live across NODWIN Gaming’s official broadcast platform - KICK as the final 16 teams battle for the BGMS Season 5 championship.
Fans can also experience the Grand Finals live in person, with tickets available on bgms.nodwin.shop. BGMS Season 5 is supported by TVS Motor Company as the Mobility Partner and Red Bull as the Energy Drink Partner, whose continued support is contributing to the growth of India’s competitive gaming ecosystem.
About NODWIN Gaming:
NODWIN Gaming, a leader in new-age youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, holds a significant position in the global gaming and esports industry in emerging markets. Since its inception in 2014 by Akshat Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has established a global presence in regions such as Taiwan, South Asia, Singapore, the Middle East, Central Asia. The company’s business centres around building and monetising global youth access through pop culture, gaming, esports, live events and content through IPs such as Leagues, Tournaments, Reality shows. It engages with Artists, Content creators, professional esports athletes, teams. Notable investors include Founders investment vehicle Good Game Investments, Nazara Technologies (BSE: NAZARA), KRAFTON Inc, Sony Group Corporation and JetSynthesys.
A key focus for NODWIN Gaming is the expertise in the global south and the timeshare of mindshare of the global youth on mobiles. NODWIN has established a dominant position worldwide in this space. By catering to the youth demographic, NODWIN is expanding its Total Addressable Market (TAM) by becoming increasingly relevant in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. Their diverse range of intellectual properties that engages the youth spans esports, gaming, pop culture, music, and comedy. This strategic expansion and cultivation of new intellectual properties are crucial to NODWIN’s aim of maintaining a significant role in the global youth media, gaming and esports Arenas. For more information, visit www.nodwingaming.com.