The BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2025 is officially set, bringing together 16 elite teams from India, South Korea, and Japan.
The event will run from October 31 to November 2, 2025, at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Delhi NCR, marking India’s first-ever international BGMI LAN tournament.
All Teams
India (8 teams via BMSD 2025): Orangutan, K9 Esports, Team Soul, True Rippers, Nebula Esports, Gods Reign, Mysterious4, Madkings.
South Korea (4 teams via PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2025 S2): Dplus (defending PMGC 2024 champions), NongShim RedForce (NSR), Jecheon Phalanx (JP), DRX.
Japan (4 teams via PUBG Mobile Japan League S5 P2): Reject, REIGNITE, Making The Road (MTR), CAG Osaka.
Notably, Orangutan (BGMI Showdown winner), Dplus, and Reject have already secured their PMGC 2025 slots through regional victories, but they’ll still compete for the BMIC title and prize pool.
Format
Type: Offline LAN event.
Teams: 16 total (8 India, 4 Korea, 4 Japan).
Matches: 18 matches across 3 days (6 per day).
Mode: Squads, TPP (Third-Person Perspective).
Maps: Standard PUBG Mobile competitive pool (Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi).
Prize Pool: ₹1 crore (~$112,800 USD), the winner walks away with ₹30 lakh
This format ensures consistency with global PUBG Mobile standards, testing teams across multiple battlegrounds and rewarding both adaptability and endurance.
PMGC 2025 Qualification Path
BMIC 2025 carries two direct qualification slots for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025, scheduled for November 24 – December 14 in Thailand:
Important Note: If Dplus (Korea) or Reject (Japan) finish in the top two, their PMGC slots will not pass down to the 3rd place BMIC team. Instead, the slots will be reallocated to the next-best teams from their respective regional leagues. Krafton has yet to confirm how this policy will apply to Indian teams.
Why BMIC 2025 Matters
BMIC 2025 is more than just another tournament; it’s a turning point for Indian esports. For years, Indian BGMI teams were deprived of international exposure due to the game’s suspension in the country and the resulting absence from global circuits. While regions like Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia continued to send their best squads to PUBG Mobile Global Championships, Indian rosters often had to watch from the sidelines despite having the talent and fanbase to compete.
That landscape has started to change. With Krafton India’s renewed esports roadmap, Indian teams are finally being given structured pathways to the world stage. The introduction of flagship events like the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) and now the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) shows a clear intent: to integrate Indian esports into the global ecosystem. According to Krafton’s H2 2025 roadmap, these tournaments were designed specifically to create direct qualification slots for PMGC, ensuring Indian squads no longer remain isolated.
For players, this means their hard work can now translate into international recognition. For fans, it’s the chance to see teams like Team Soul, Orangutan, and K9 Esports test themselves against proven champions such as Dplus and Reject. And for the industry, it’s a statement that India is ready to be a serious contender in global esports.
