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The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2026 is heating up as Round 3 is all set to kick off from February 12 to February 15. This stage is expected to be one of the most competitive phases of the tournament, featuring a mix of consistent performers from the earlier rounds and strong contenders coming in from The Grind Groups B and C. With Round 4 qualification on the line, fans can look forward to action-packed and high-pressure matches.
BGIS 2026 Round 3 Schedule and Match Format
BGIS 2026 Round 3 will run for four days, starting on February 12 and concluding on February 15, 2026. A massive 256 teams will compete in this round, making it one of the most intense stages of the competition so far.
Team Distribution
- 240 teams qualified from Round 2
- Top 8 teams from BGIS 2026 The Grind Group C
- Bottom 8 teams from BGIS 2026 The Grind Group B
These teams will be divided into 16 groups, with 16 teams in each group.
Match Format
- Each group will play 6 matches
- Top 6 teams from every group will directly qualify for Round 4
- Additionally, the top 16 teams from the remaining squads based on overall cumulative standings will also advance
This qualification system ensures that both consistent group performers and high-scoring teams get a fair chance to move ahead.
BGIS 2026 Round 3 Match Timings and Maps
- Six matches will be streamed live
- Remaining group matches will be conducted offline
- Matches will be played across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar
- Daily action begins at 3:00 PM IST
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Teams Qualified from The Grind
The following teams have earned their spots in Round 3 through The Grind stage:
- Rising Esports
- Team Vanguard
- H4K Esports
- Team X Esports
- 4TR Official
- Lastade Esports
- Kalinga Esports
- TWOB
- QOO Revenant XSpark
- Learn from Past
- Troy Tamilian Esports
- Gods For Reason
- Vasista Esports
- FS Esports
- Team Versatile
- Jux Esports
These teams will be eager to prove themselves against a stacked Round 3 lobby.
Notable Teams from Round 2
Apart from The Grind qualifiers, Round 3 will also feature 240 teams from Round 2, including several popular and experienced BGMI squads such as:
Team BTD, Team Lolzzz Gaming, Team EZ, Insurgents, Team Alpha, Only Pain, Sovereign Esports, Hell Risers Esports, Still Fighting, Slamming 4 Men, F1 Syndicate, RGB Esports, Team Aesthetic, Meta Ninza, Alive Again, Pure Esports, Royal Emperor, Norules Xtreme, Duke Esports, Shakti Kreeda, Phoenix Esports, Chakka Jam, Team Allied Force, Super Esports, White Walkers, Steel Falcons, Rising Underdogs, and Team Actionz.
With so many skilled lineups competing simultaneously, Round 3 promises nail-biting finishes and surprise performances.
BGIS 2026 Streaming Details
Fans can catch all the live action of BGIS 2026 Round 3 on the official YouTube channel of Krafton India Esports. The matches will be streamed in both Hindi and English, ensuring an engaging viewing experience for a wider audience.
Final Word
BGIS 2026 Round 3 is set to be a crucial turning point in the tournament. With limited qualification spots and a massive pool of talented teams, every match will matter. Expect aggressive gameplay, tactical brilliance, and intense competition as teams battle their way toward Round 4.
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