Nongshim RedForce Crowned BMIC 2026 Champions
South Korea’s Nongshim RedForce (NS RedForce) emerged as the clear champions of the Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup (BMIC) 2026, finishing the 18-match Grand Finals with a commanding 233 points.
The event, organized by KRAFTON India, took place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at The Dome (NSCI Dome / Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium) in Worli, Mumbai.
Sixteen elite teams competed in a single lobby across three days: six from India (qualified via BMSD 2026), five from South Korea, and five from Japan. The ₹1 crore prize pool and two PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026 qualification spots were on the line. There was no Smash Rule; the highest total after all 18 matches determined the winner.
NS RedForce, who arrived as favorites after winning the Korean Esports League (KEL) 2026 and other strong results, controlled the tournament from the start. Their roster of XZY, TIZI, DokC, HyunBin, and Soez (supported by coach JANCHI) secured five Chicken Dinners (the most of any team) and 148 finishes.
The title was effectively sealed after Match 17, when they entered the final game with a massive 67-point lead. They still finished in style, claiming the Match 18 Chicken Dinner on Miramar with 21 points (10 placement + 11 finishes). XZY was named MVP after recording 45 finishes.
Final Standings
Here is the complete final points table:
Rank | Team | Region | WWCD | Finishes | Points |
1 | NS RedForce | South Korea | 5 | 148 | 233 |
2 | DRX (Kiwoom DRX) | South Korea | 2 | 99 | 151 |
3 | Dplus KIA | South Korea | 3 | 88 | 149 |
4 | Gladiators Esports | India | 3 | 98 | 144 |
5 | Team Outrage | India | 2 | 83 | 125 |
6 | K9 Esports | India | 2 | 80 | 116 |
7 | Daejeon GamePT / GAME PT | South Korea | 0 | 87 | 112 |
8 | KINOTROPE Gaming | Japan | 0 | 62 | 95 |
9 | Team 8Bit | India | 0 | 66 | 93 |
10 | Blitz x Epigrotive | India | 0 | 59 | 89 |
11 | REIGNITE | Japan | 0 | 50 | 88 |
12 | Team SouL | India | 0 | 69 | 87 |
13 | FOCUS | South Korea | 0 | 55 | 81 |
14 | Making The Road | Japan | 0 | 49 | 75 |
15 | Valor | Japan | 1 | 43 | 64 |
16 | Versus | Japan | 0 | 13 | 23 |
Indian teams had mixed results. Gladiators Esports finished as the best Indian side in 4th place, while Team Outrage took 5th. Defending BMSD champions Team SouL ended 12th.
Full Prize Pool Distribution
Every team earned prize money from the ₹1 crore pool. The champion and runner-up also secured PMGC 2026 berths:
Place | Prize (INR) | Qualification |
1st (NS RedForce) | ₹30,00,000 | PMGC 2026 Gauntlet Stage |
2nd (DRX) | ₹15,00,000 | PMGC 2026 Group Stage |
3rd (Dplus KIA) | ₹10,00,000 | — |
4th (Gladiators Esports) | ₹7,50,000 | — |
5th (Team Outrage) | ₹6,25,000 | — |
6th (K9 Esports) | ₹4,50,000 | — |
7th–8th | ₹3,75,000 each | — |
9th–10th | ₹2,50,000 each | — |
11th–12th | ₹2,00,000 each | — |
13th–14th | ₹1,50,000 each | — |
15th–16th | ₹1,25,000 each | — |
Individual Awards:
MVP: ₹2,50,000 (XZY – NS RedForce)
Best IGL: ₹1,25,000 (SOEZ – NS RedForce)
Best Clutch: ₹1,00,000 (Taurus06 – K9 Esports)
Key Context
BMIC 2026 is the second edition of KRAFTON India’s international showcase. The previous edition (BMIC 2025) was won by DRX. This year’s field featured strong regional representatives, and the event was streamed in multiple languages on KRAFTON India Esports channels.
NS RedForce’s victory marks a dominant chapter for the South Korean side and secures them a strong path into the PMGC 2026. The final margin of 82 points over second-place DRX underlined their consistency across all three days in Mumbai.
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