Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), one of the most popular battle royale mobile games in the country, is turning 5 years old on 2 July 2026. The developer Krafton India has already revealed the upcoming events for the 5th anniversary celebration.
BGMI 5th Anniversary Event
The 5th Anniversary Exchange Event (June 25 – July 5, 2026) places tokens inside dedicated Anniversary POIs on Erangel and Livik, unlocking exclusive in-game rewards. On July 1 and July 5, the 5th Anniversary Fireworks Display runs from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM IST - every player logged in receives a Firework Launcher.
What is the BGMI 5th Anniversary Date?
The BGMI 5th Anniversary date is 2 July 2026. The game was initially released on 2 July 2021 in India and quickly became one of the most popular titles in the country.
About BGMI
Developed by Krafton India, Battlegrounds Mobile India was initially released on 2 July 2021 for Android devices. According to the reports, BGMI has surpassed 240 million users in India as of late 2025. This makes the game one of the most played battle royale games in India.
With casual gaming, BGMI offers amazing esports opportunities for gamers in India. Krafton India Esports hosts 4 major tournaments each year, including Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS), BGMI Pro Series (BMPS), BGMI Showdown (BMSD), and BGMI International Cup (BMIC). The prize pools of these tournaments are worth crores. This year’s BGIS 2026 prize pool stands at ₹4 crore, which clearly shows how big BGMI esports has become in India.
Overall, the game is only available in India, but its esports prize pools, viewership stats, and player base challenge the games that are available in multiple countries. This year the Battlegrounds Mobile India will turn 5 years old, and gamers are eagerly waiting for the new events and rewards.
