Krafton India, the organization behind popular games such as PUBG, has revealed BGMI Esports Roadmap for 2026. The announcement regarding future plans was made during the BGMI International Cup 2025 in New Delhi by Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of Krafton India.
According to him, the eSports Roadmap 2026 offers a defined path for Indian gaming talent to advance from local contests to worldwide championships.
KRAFTON India Esports just dropped the BGMI Esports plan for 2026, and it looks like it’s going to be another exciting year for Battlegrounds Mobile India esports. Next year will be stuffed with four big official tournaments, four open events, and an awards show to celebrate the best players and teams.
BGMI Esports Roadmap for 2026
Although Krafton is based in South Korea, its titles have been extremely successful here. Globally, titles such as PUBG, Bullet Echo, and Road to Valour: Empires have gained fame.
Speaking to a crowd of thousands of fans at the event, Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO of KRAFTON India said: “The 2026 Roadmap is more than a tournament calendar – it’s a structured pathway for Indian gamers to rise from grassroots to the global podium. We have designed it with an intent to further the ecosystem: one that identifies emerging talent at the regional level, nurtures them through national competition, and gives them a chance to represent India internationally.”
During the BGMI International Cup, Krafton also introduced the Krafton India Awards. These awards are going to be an annual celebration of Indian gaming stars. The first event is happening in Mumbai on January 9, 2026. This is really big for the Indian esports scene, which has gotten way bigger since the days of small local events. Now they’re in huge global competitions.
BGMI Esports Tournaments 2026
| Tournament | Schedule |
| BGMI India Series (BGIS) 2026 | January |
| BGMI Pro Series (BMPS) 2026 | May |
| BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2026 | September |
| BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2026 | October |
Open-for-All BGMI Tournaments of 2026
Aside from the official events, KRAFTON announced four open community tournaments as a way to support new talents during the entire year. These contests will enable the aspiring players to present their abilities and get noticed in the esports ecosystem.
First Tournament: April 2026, Second Tournament: June 2026, Third Tournament: July 2026, Fourth Tournament: August 2026
The plan intends to grow Krafton India’s core esports properties, including BGIS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Series), BMPS (Pro Series), BMSD (Showdown), and BMIC (International Cup), through a city-based framework that brings tournaments closer to fans.
