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The BGMI Franchise League, which was supposed to be one of the biggest tournaments in the history of Indian esports, is now officially called off by Krafton India. The reason behind the cancellation of the league is that the current situation in Indian esports isn’t ready for a big scale tournament and impact they had planned. However, Krafton also confirmed that the franchise model is still part of their long-term vision.
Krafton India cancels BGMI Franchise League
Krafton India announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated BGMI Franchise League. In a statement, the company explained that while the idea received strong interest, the current situation in Indian esports does not fully support the large scale and impact they had planned for the tournament.
Krafton India said, "After careful consideration, we have decided not to move forward with the BGMI Franchise League at this time. While the idea received strong interest, the current environment does not fully support the scale and impact originally envisioned. Our commitment to Indian esports remains unwavering, and efforts will continue to focus on initiatives that foster talent, engage the community, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the ecosystem. The franchise model remains a part of our long-term vision and may be revisited as the landscape evolves."
However, they also confirmed that the BGMI Franchise League could return in the future when the esports landscape in India becomes more favorable for such a large-scale project.
The BGMI Franchise League was officially announced in June 2025 by Krafton. It was supposed to be a city-based tournament with an expected 16-24 teams, each owned by franchise partners through a bidding process.
This cancellation news of the BGMI Franchise League comes as a shock for fans who were excited to see the revolution in Indian esports with an IPL-style league. However, according to the reports, Krafton India might come with another tournament in the window of September-October 2025.
