By Shivam | Aug 03, 2026
India's flagship BGMI esports tournament returns from August 10 to September 6 with 24 teams and a month of high-stakes BGMI esports action.
New Delhi, 03 August, 2026: NODWIN Gaming, a global leader in youth entertainment, today announced the return of the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) for its fifth season. BGMS Season 5 will take place from August 10 to September 6, 2026, bringing together 24 teams for four weeks of competitive BGMI action.
Since its launch, BGMS has grown into one of the defining competitive platforms for BGMI esports in India. The fifth season introduces a refreshed format that rewards consistency from the very beginning of the tournament, with every match contributing to a team's journey towards the championship.
Tournament Schedule
- August 10-13: League Week 1
- August 14-16: Bounty Weekend
- August 17-20: League Week 2
- August 21-23: Super Weekend 1
- August 24-27: League Week 3
- August 28-30: Super Weekend 2
- August 31-September 2: Playoffs
- September 4-6: Grand Finals
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said: "Five seasons ago, BGMS began with a simple ambition, to give Indian esports a stage that matched the passion and competitive talent within the community. Since then, we have seen the ecosystem evolve tremendously. Players are building longer careers, teams are becoming stronger institutions and fans are engaging with competitive gaming at a much deeper level. Season 5 is another step forward in that journey, and we're looking forward to bringing fans another month of top-tier competition featuring the country's best teams and players."
The return of BGMS comes at a time when India's gaming market is moving towards deeper community participation and long-term player experiences. According to Naavik's India State of Play 2026 report, India's mobile gaming market crossed $1 billion in combined revenue in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately $1.5 billion in 2026, with Battle Royale titles continuing to drive significant engagement and spending.
Through its evolving competitive formats and growing broadcast footprint, the tournament continues to strengthen the connection between players, teams and millions of gaming fans across the country. Further details on participating teams, broadcast timings, prize pool and the complete tournament format will be announced soon.
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, 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. Notable investors include Founders investment vehicle Good Game Investments, Nazara Technologies (BSE: NAZARA), KRAFTON Inc, Sony Group Corporation and JetSynthesys. For more information, visit www.nodwingaming.com.