BGMI Showdown 2025 Set for Sept 18 in Hyderabad With ₹1 Cr Prize Pool

BGMI Showdown 2025 and PMGC 2025 (Credit: Krafton)

The BGMI Showdown 2025 is reportedly set to kick off on September 18 and run until October 12 as a LAN event in Hyderabad, featuring a massive ₹1 crore prize pool.

According to insider LetsGrowesports, who has a track record of accurate leaks, the tournament will invite 48 teams and host matches almost daily. Most importantly, the event will serve as India’s gateway to the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025, giving the winning roster a direct slot on the world stage.

A Major Step Toward PMGC 2025

If confirmed, this development marks a huge relief for the Indian esports scene. Players have long faced challenges in gaining international representation due to the ban on PUBG Mobile in India, which forced them to compete only in the localized BGMI version. By tying BGMI Showdown directly to PMGC, Krafton is ensuring Indian teams won’t miss out on the world’s biggest PUBG Mobile competition.

This will also be the second time in 2025 that a BGMI national champion gets to represent India globally. Earlier this year, Team Aryan x TMG Esports secured a spot at the PUBG Mobile World Cup in Riyadh by winning the BGMI Pro Series (BMPS).

Shift in Krafton’s Tournament Roadmap

Interestingly, this news slightly contradicts earlier reports. Krafton was believed to be planning two major tournaments for the second half of 2025, with BGMI Showdown expected to be the last event of the year, following another unannounced competition. However, with Showdown now reportedly coming first, it’s unclear whether the second event is still in the pipeline or if Krafton has reshuffled its roadmap entirely.

Krafton’s Pivot After Franchise League Setback

This potential move comes in the backdrop of Krafton’s decision to shelve the ambitious BGMI Franchise League, which was initially designed to function like the IPL with long-term slots for organizations. As per reports, the franchise model failed to attract the expected interest, leading to its indefinite postponement. In place of the league, Krafton is now prioritizing high-impact standalone tournaments that can deliver global exposure and keep fan excitement alive.

What Makes This Showdown Special

The BGMI Showdown last appeared in 2022 as a short-format invitational with 24 teams and a ₹15 lakh prize pool. The 2025 edition looks much larger in scale, with 48 invited teams, an extended four-week duration, and the added prestige of serving as India’s direct path to PMGC 2025. Daily matches also ensure that fans will have a packed month of nonstop competitive action in Hyderabad.

While Krafton has not made an official announcement yet, the BGMI community is buzzing with anticipation. If the leaks hold true, the Showdown could mark a historic turning point for Indian esports, putting local players on equal footing with global PUBG Mobile teams.

Fans will now wait for Krafton’s confirmation, expected after the conclusion of the BGMI Masters Series on September 14.