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KRAFTON India has officially announced the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2026, one of the biggest BGMI esports 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 championship title.
The tournament will be held from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at The Dome, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Indoor Stadium, Mumbai. BMIC 2026 will feature 16 teams and a ₹1 crore prize pool, making it one of the biggest BGMI events hosted in India.
BGMI International Cup 2026: Dates and Venue
The BGMI International Cup 2026 will be a three-day offline tournament. All 16 teams will compete in the Grand Finals to decide the champion
- Event Name: BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2026
- Dates: October 30 - November 1, 2026
- Venue: The Dome, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Indoor Stadium, Mumbai
- Total Teams: 16
- Prize Pool: ₹1 Crore
The Mumbai stadium will host all matches, giving fans a chance to watch international BGMI esports action live.
BMIC 2026 Teams and Regions
KRAFTON India has confirmed that 16 teams will participate in the tournament. The slots will be divided among three regions:
- 6 teams from India
- 5 teams from South Korea
- 5 teams from Japan
The official list of participating teams has not been announced yet. Fans can expect some of the top BGMI teams from these regions to compete for the trophy.
KRAFTON India will reveal the complete team list, tournament format, and match schedule closer to the event.
BGMI International Cup 2026 Prize Pool
BMIC 2026 will feature a total prize pool of ₹1 crore. The tournament will give teams an opportunity to compete at an international level and face some of the best BGMI players from South Korea and Japan.
The event will also help strengthen the BGMI esports ecosystem in India by bringing global competition to Indian fans.
BMIC 2026: International BGMI Action Returns to India
The BGMI International Cup 2026 will be an important event for KRAFTON India's esports plans. After hosting several successful domestic tournaments, KRAFTON is now focusing on bringing more international competitions to India.
The competition between Indian teams and international squads will bring exciting matches, new strategies, and high-level gameplay for esports fans.
BGMI Showdown 2026 Before BMIC
Before BMIC 2026, KRAFTON India will host the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2026, an invite-only tournament featuring 48 of India's top BGMI teams.
- BMSD 2026 Start Date: September 22, 2026
- BMSD 2026 End Date: October 18, 2026
After BMSD, the BGMI International Cup will take place from October 30 to November 1, completing KRAFTON India's 2026 BGMI esports season with two major tournaments.
BGMI International Cup 2026: What Fans Can Expect
With top teams from three countries, a live audience in Mumbai, and a ₹1 crore prize pool, BMIC 2026 is expected to become one of the biggest BGMI esports events in India.
The tournament will provide Indian teams with international exposure and give fans exciting competitive BGMI action throughout the three-day event.
Also Read: BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2026 Schedule, Format, Prize Pool and Teams Details
