Kolkata roared to life today as the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) 2025 Grand Finale launched at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. Fueled by the energy of thousands of passionate fans and powered by KRAFTON India, Day 1 delivered an electrifying start to India’s premier battle royale esports event.
With the gates swinging open, a sea of cheers greeted the nation’s top 16 teams as they took their place on the grand stage. The unveiling of the glittering BGIS 2025 trophy set an intense tone, as veterans, crowd favorites, and hungry underdogs locked horns for their shot at fame and a share of the massive ₹3.2 crore prize pool.
Day 1 Rankings Set the Stage for a Thrilling Weekend
After an action-packed opening day, the leaderboard has already started to take shape, but with two more days of fierce battles ahead, the championship is still anyone’s game. Fans can expect even more high-octane plays, stunning upsets, and heart-stopping finishes as the tournament races toward its epic conclusion.
Spotlight on Future Stars: KRAFTON’s Rising Stars Finalists Revealed
Adding to the excitement, KRAFTON India also announced the finalists for its Rising Stars initiative — a national program designed to discover and elevate fresh esports talent from across India. The selected young stars and their hometowns are:
- Kunal (Dhanbad, Jharkhand)
- Thongjalaikam (Delhi)
- SHiRAJ (Dehradun, Uttarakhand)
- Paridhi (Delhi)
- Samihan (Pune)
- Saumya Raj (Ranchi)
- Aman (New Delhi)
- Oleed F (Kerala)
These rising talents represent the next wave of esports excellence, and their journey is just beginning.
With Day 2 on the horizon, Kolkata is set to experience even more adrenaline-fueled moments as BGIS 2025 continues to make history.
