Battlegrounds Mobile India is gearing up to launch its first esports tournament in India next month. The first ever BGMI tournament, dubbed the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 or BGIS, brings in a prize pool of $1,500,000. The tournament will start on August 2 and end on October 10. Until then, anyone with a BGMI account with a Platinum V rating and 15 levels can apply to participate in the tournament. But how to register for the tournament? What is the tournament format? What prizes can be won during the tournament? Questions like these are sure to baffle many. However, to make it easier for you, we have provided all the details about the BGIS 2021 tournament. Here’s everything you need to know!
What is the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 (BGIS) Tournament?
Krafton introduced the very first esports tournament in India. Known as the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021, the tournament kicks off on August 2 and ends on October 10. The last tournament is designed only for residents of India. In addition, the tournament prize pool is a whopping 1,500,000 USD for this inaugural series that will run for 3 months.
BGIS Tournament Requirements
The company has also revealed a set of rules for players who wish to participate in the BGMI tournament. Here’s what you need to know:
- The event is open to players over 16 years of age. However, players under the age of 16 will need parental consent to participate in the tournament.
- All players must be residents of India.
- BGMI account must be level 15 or higher and players must be Platinum or higher.
- Only 4 players are allowed per team. There will be no replacement.
- Only portable mobile devices are allowed. The game does not use emulators or tablets. In addition, triggers, controllers, and other additional devices cannot be used.
BGIS tournament format
The company announced that the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021 tournament will start on August 2 and end on October 10. The two-month tournament will be divided into different parts such as in-game qualifiers, online qualifiers, and so on. Here is what you need to know about the entire BGIS India Series 2021 tournament format.
Qualifying games
Players registered with BGIS can participate in qualifying games from August 2, 2021 from midnight. Registered teams must complete the game by 23:59 on August 8. The company said that the top 10 matches out of 15 will be considered for evaluation and will be ranked accordingly. During this round, the developers will select the top 1,024 teams to qualify online. In the event of a tie, certain parameters will be taken into account to select a winner, such as finish, survival time, accuracy, etc.
Online qualification
The online qualifier will start on August 17th and end on September 12th. The top 1,024 teams that qualified during the qualifiers will face each other in the online qualifiers for 21 days. From now on, the top 64 teams will advance to the quarter-finals. The online qualifier will consist of three rounds. From Round 1, the top 512 teams will advance to Round 2. Likewise, 512 teams will battle each other for a place in the second round. Of these, 224 teams will be selected to participate in the next round. Finally, in the third round, 224 teams + 32 invited teams will face off against each other. From now on, the top 64 teams will advance to the quarter-finals.
Quarterfinal
The next stage of this tournament is the quarter-finals. In it, 64 online-qualified teams will compete against each other. The company announced that the teams will be divided into groups, with the top 4 rosters from each group advancing to the semi-finals, while the 8 losing rosters will battle each other in a loser’s bracket. 48 teams will still have a chance to advance to the semi-finals through the losing bracket. The round will take place over 3 days and from this pool the top 2 teams from each group with the best results and the top 2 teams with the best results will advance to the semi-finals.
semi-final
Next, the 24 teams selected in the quarter-finals will face each other in the semi-finals over 3 days. The company announced that the top 16 teams with the highest combined points will advance to the Grand Finals.
Grand Final
Crafton revealed that the top 16 teams will battle each other from October 7 to 10 and the winner of the Battleground Mobile India Series 2021 will be determined.
BGIS Tournament Prize Pool
The tournament brings a prize pool of 1500000 USD.
How do I register for a BGIS tournament?
Registering for the tournament is quite simple, you need to do the following.
- Go to https://esports-battlegroundsmobileindia.com/register/ and click the “Register”button.
- You then need to enter your team name, team owner name, email address, mobile phone number, and city.
- When finished, click Next. If Caption is the team owner, you must select this option before proceeding to the next step.
- If you are a member of a team, you must enter your name, date of birth, gender, email address, character ID, in-game name, ID, mobile phone number, city, and state. When finished, click Next.
- Then you need to enter all data about the rest of the players with the same data as above.
After that, follow the on-screen instructions to register for the BGIS tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the date of the last registration in BGIS?
According to the company, the last date for registration with BGIS is August 1st. Players can select or edit their teams until August 1 via the link attached to their confirmation email.
Do I need a mobile phone number and email address to register for a BGIS tournament?
Yes, to participate in the tournament you need to register using your mobile phone number and email address. The company will provide players with match details and other important announcements via text or email.
What is a character ID and where can I find it?
The character ID is a unique identification number for each player. The character ID will help the developers find players who are eligible for the tournament. Here’s how to find it:
- Open the BGMI game on your device.
- Click the player profile icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
- The number below your IGN on the left is your character ID.
Can I change teams during the tournament?
No, you cannot change teams after participating in a tournament. You can only play with the team you signed up for before the tournament. In addition, during the tournament, players cannot register for more than one team.