KRAFTON India has officially announced the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2026, one of the biggest BGMI tournaments of the year. The event will bring international BGMI competition back to India, with teams from India, South Korea, and Japan competing for the title. BMIC 2026 will feature 16 teams, a ₹1 crore prize pool, and will be played at the Dome, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Indoor Stadium, Mumbai, from October 30 to November 1, 2026. The tournament is expected to be one of the biggest international BGMI events ever hosted in the country.
BMIC 2026: Dates, Format, Teams, Venue, and More
The BGMI International Cup 2026 will take place from October 30 to November 1, 2026. The tournament will run for three days, with all 16 teams competing in the offline Grand Finals to decide the champion.
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A total of 16 teams will compete in BMIC 2026. The participating teams include:
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6 teams from India
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5 teams from South Korea
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5 teams from Japan
The detailed match format will be announced by KRAFTON India closer to the tournament.
KRAFTON India has confirmed that 16 teams will participate in the tournament. While the slot distribution has been revealed, the complete list of participating teams has not been announced yet. Fans can expect some of the strongest BGMI teams from the three regions to battle for the championship.
The BGMI International Cup 2026 will be held at the Dome, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Indoor Stadium in Mumbai. The venue will host all three days of the Grand Finals, giving Indian fans the opportunity to watch international BGMI action live.
The tournament will feature a ₹1 crore prize pool, making it one of the richest BGMI international events hosted by KRAFTON India. Besides the prize money, BMIC will also give Indian teams a chance to compete against top teams from South Korea and Japan on home soil.
Before BMIC begins, KRAFTON India will host the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2026, an invite-only tournament featuring 48 of India's top teams. BMSD will run from September 22 to October 18, while BMIC will take place later from October 30 to November 1. Together, the two tournaments will conclude the 2026 BGMI esports season with back-to-back high-profile competitions.
With international teams, a live audience in Mumbai, and a ₹1 crore prize pool, BMIC 2026 is expected to deliver exciting matches and become one of the biggest highlights of the BGMI esports calendar.
