At the grand stage of the BGMI International Cup 2025 in New Delhi, Krafton India set the tone for the future of Indian esports. CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn unveiled the company’s ambitious 2026 Esports Roadmap which is a year-long competitive calendar designed to take players from local qualifiers to global arenas. The announcement also introduced the first-ever Krafton India Awards, which will celebrate the country’s top gaming talent in Mumbai this January. With bigger tournaments, higher stakes, and an expanded national footprint, Krafton’s 2026 plan aims to build an esports ecosystem where Indian players can truly compete with the best in the world.
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Krafton India’s 2026 roadmap marks the next step in the country’s gaming scene. What started as small community-driven tournaments has now become a national spectacle, with packed stadiums, professional teams, and millions of viewers tuning in. Krafton’s upcoming competitive circuit expands on its four flagship IPs- the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS), Pro Series (BMPS), Showdown (BMSD), and International Cup (BMIC). Together, they form a structured pathway that lets players grow from open qualifiers to representing India on global stages like the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.
Sohn described the roadmap as more than a schedule, calling it a “structured pathway from grassroots to the global podium.” The initiative aims to make esports more inclusive and accessible, ensuring that talent from across India can find opportunities, recognition, and exposure.
The three-day Battlegrounds Mobile International Cup (BMIC) 2025 wrapped up in New Delhi recently. The intense three-day tournament kept fans on the edge of their seats constantly. Korean powerhouse DRX emerged as the tournament champion with a total of 166 points, taking home ₹30 lakh in prize money and securing a direct slot in the upcoming Global Championship 2025.
India’s True Rippers put up a stellar performance throughout the event, finishing as runners-up with 137 points and earning ₹15 lakh. Meanwhile, Japan’s CAG Osaka claimed third place with 136 points, winning ₹10 lakh. The tournament reflected just how competitive the Asian esports scene has become and how closely Indian teams are now competing with international lineups.
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