
BGIS 2025 The Grind, the official qualification event for the invited teams, is set to kick off on February 5, featuring 64 teams divided into four groups of 16 teams each. The Grind will run for four weeks and based on the standings, teams will be allocated to various rounds in the main event. In this article, we have mentioned the top five teams to watch out for in the BGIS 2025 The Grind.
Top 5 teams to watch out in BGIS 2025 The Grind
Godlike Esports
Godlike Esports, led by Punk, finished as the second runners-up in the BMPS 2024 and achieved fifth rank in the recently concluded ESL Snapdragon Pro Series BGMI Season 6. With Punk as IGL, the club has two frontline assaulters, Jonathan and Admino, with great support players Simp and Zap. The team is known for its aggression and dominating play style.
Gods Reign
Gods Reign, led by one of the best IGLs in India, Destro, features three amazing assaulters: DeltaPG, Justin, and NinjaJOD. Additionally, they gave a great backup to IGL and coach Robin. The team clinched the title of ESL Snapdragon Pro Series Season 6 and is in great form. The club is known for its strategically strong gameplay style.
Team Soul
Team Soul, featuring players like Manya, Rony, Nakul, and Saumay, struggled recently, but now they have added a young player, Hunterz, to their lineup ahead of the BGIS 2025. Manya, as an IGL, is very experienced and known to take every situation on the battleground. Hunterz will add more firepower to the roster, and fans might get to see the old Soul back in BGIS.
Revenant XSpark
Revenant XSpark, featuring players like Shadow7, Spraygod, Sarang, Joker, and Syed, is one of the aggressive rosters in BGMI. The lineup lifted both the BGIS and BMPS trophies in 2024, becoming the only team to win two official titles in one year. The team features immense firepower with prominent assaulters like Sarang, Joker, and Spraygod.
Team Versatile
Team Versatile, featuring players like Saumraj, Spower, Aquanox, Raiden, and Troye, is one of the most balanced rosters currently. The team finished eighth in the BMPS 2024 and clinched third place in the ESL Snapdragon Pro Series Season 6. The team has experienced IGL Saumraj with immense gunpower with Spower and Aquanox.
BGIS 2025 The Grind: Dates and Format
BGIS 2025 The Grind will take place from 5 to 23 February. The 64 invited teams will be divided into four groups of 16 teams, and each group will play 24 matches in respective weeks. The event features a total of four weeks, which are as follows:
The Grind Week 1: 5 - 8 February
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Bottom 8: Advance to Round 1 (16 - 23 February).
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Top 8: Advance to Round 2 (27 February - 2 March).
The Grind Week 2: 10 - 13 February
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Bottom 8: Advance to Round 2 (27 February - 2 March).
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Top 8: Advance to Round 3 (6 - 9 March).
The Grind Week 3: 15 - 18 February
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Bottom 8: Advance to Round 3 (6 - 9 March).
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Top 8: Advance to Round 4 (13 - 16 March).
The Grind Week 4: 20 - 23 February
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Bottom 8: Advance to Round 4 (13 - 16 March).
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Top 8: Advance to Quarterfinals (20 - 23 March).