BMPS 2026 Championship Overview
Godlike Esports emerged as the champion of the BMPS 2026 tournament held in Jaipur, India, after a dramatic comeback from last place on Day 1. The team, led by veteran in‑game leader Manya, accumulated 20 points on Day 1, surged to 70 points on Day 2, and secured the title on Day 3, earning the INR 1 crore champion’s prize.
Representation at Esports World Cup
As BMPS 2026 champions, Godlike Esports will represent India at the Esports World Cup in Jaipur on 22 June 2026. The second Indian slot was claimed by iQOO Orangutan, which finished first in the KRAFTON India Esports Rankings following the tournament.
Viewership and Attendance Records
The Grand Finals set a new Indian esports benchmark with a peak concurrent viewership of 729,000, the highest ever for a BGMI event. The JECC arena in Jaipur recorded over 12,000 on‑ground spectators across the three‑day LAN, marking the first major national esports LAN in Rajasthan.
Prize Pool and Tournament Structure
KRAFTON India increased the prize pool from INR 2 crore to INR 4 crore on 8 June 2026. The total pool was distributed among the 16 LAN finalists. Godlike Esports received INR 1 crore as the champion, with the remaining amount allocated to other finalists. The competition featured 64 of India’s top teams competing from 6 May 2026 in a new promotion‑relegation qualifier format, narrowing the field to the final 16 teams for the Jaipur LAN.
Podium Finishers and Notable Performances
Divine Gaming secured second place, while Victores Sumus claimed third after climbing from 15th place on Day 1 with two “Chicken Dinners” on Day 2. Jonathan Amaral, founder of Team Apex Gaming and former Godlike star, delivered a decisive “Chicken Dinner” in Match 18, propelling his squad nine places up the final standings in his debut BMPS appearance.
KRAFTON India Profile
KRAFTON, Inc., a Korean game developer, operates KRAFTON India, which publishes Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) with over 260 million downloads. Since 2021, KRAFTON India has invested more than $250 million in Indian gaming and esports startups and launched a Rs 6,000 crore Unicorn Growth Fund in partnership with Naver and Mirae Asset to support high‑potential technology ventures. The company also runs the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) to mentor emerging developers.