The Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) esports scene is heating up as the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals kick off in New Delhi. With 16 top teams competing for a massive prize pool of INR 1 crore, fans are in for an action-packed weekend of intense battle royale action. Let’s dive into all the details of this prestigious tournament.
Tournament Overview
The BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals, part of the BGMI Masters Series 2024, began on Friday, August 9, at the NODWIN Gaming Arena in New Delhi. This thrilling event will run until August 11, featuring the cream of India’s BGMI talent.
Qualified Teams
The Grand Finals roster includes:
- WSB Gaming
- Team XSpark
- Raven Esports
- MOGO Esports
- Team Tamilas
- Team 8Bit
- Team GodLike
- Orangutan Gaming
- OneBlade
- Team Soul
- Carnival Gaming
- Entity Gaming
- Reckoning Esports
- Global Esports
- Carpe Diem
- Gods Reign
The top 12 teams from the BGMS Season 3 playoffs secured their spots, while Reckoning Esports, Global Esports, Carpe Diem, and Gods Reign qualified through their performance in the BGMS Season 3 League Week.
Tournament Format
NODWIN Gaming has expanded the Grand Finals format to include more matches, ensuring a fair and comprehensive competition:
- Total matches: 12 (increased from the original 9)
- Matches per day: 4
- Start time: 6:30 PM IST daily
This format allows teams ample opportunity to showcase their skills and climb the leaderboard over the three-day event.
Prize Pool Distribution
The BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals boasts an impressive prize pool of INR 1 crore. Here’s how it will be distributed:
- Winner: INR 55 lakh
- Runner-up: INR 15 lakh
- Third place: INR 7.5 lakh
- Fourth place: INR 3.5 lakh
The remaining prize money will be distributed among the other participating teams based on their final standings.
Current Standings of BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals
After the first day of intense competition, here’s how the teams stack up:
| Rank | Team | WWCD | Matches | Place Points | Finishes | Finish Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orangutan | 1 | 4 | 24 | 33 | 34 | 58 |
| 2 | GodLike | 0 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 30 | 40 |
| 3 | Carnival | 0 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 32 | 40 |
| 4 | Team Tamilas | 1 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 38 |
| 5 | Iqoo Soul | 1 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 34 |
| 6 | Gods Reign | 0 | 4 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 33 |
| 7 | Reckoning Esports | 0 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 25 |
| 8 | Global Esports | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 9 | Carpe Diem | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 20 |
| 10 | Entity | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| 11 | WSB Gaming | 0 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| 12 | Mogo Esports | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| 13 | Raven Esports | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 14 |
| 14 | TeamXSpark | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| 15 | Oneblade | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 |
| 16 | Team 8bit | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Key Takeaways from Day 1
- Orangutan leads the pack with an impressive 58 points, showcasing their dominance in both placements and eliminations.
- GodLike and Carnival are tied for second place with 40 points each, but GodLike edges ahead due to higher placement points.
- Three teams (Orangutan, Team Tamilas, and Iqoo Soul) have secured a Chicken Dinner each, giving them a significant boost in the standings.
- Team 8bit finds themselves at the bottom of the table, but with two more days of competition, there’s still time for a comeback.
How to Watch BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals
Fans can catch all the action live through various platforms:
- TV broadcast: Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD
- Online streaming: NODWIN Gaming’s YouTube channel
Historical Context
The BGMS has a rich history in India’s esports scene:
- Inaugural champions (2022): Global Esports
- Defending champions: Gladiators Esports (2023 winners)
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on whether these former champions can reclaim their glory or if a new team will rise to the top.
What’s Next?
With two more days of intense competition ahead, the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions for both players and fans. Teams at the bottom of the table will be looking to make significant strides, while those at the top will aim to consolidate their positions.
Key factors to watch out for in the coming days include:
- Consistency in placements and eliminations
- Adaptation to the evolving meta and circle patterns
- Clutch performances in late-game scenarios
- Potential comeback stories from underperforming teams
As the battle for supremacy in Indian BGMI esports continues, stay tuned for daily updates and highlights from this thrilling tournament.
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