NEW DELHI: The Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 4 is set to run from August 18 to September 14, 2025, with NODWIN Gaming at the helm and Star Sports as broadcast partner. This year’s edition combines high-level competitive gaming with an unprecedented push for inclusivity, thanks to the debut of an all-female Challengers Series.
Adding to the prestige, OnePlus returns as Title Sponsor and Official Smartphone Partner, reaffirming its commitment to India’s fast-growing esports ecosystem.
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Tournament Format: Four Phases of Competition
1. League Stage (Aug 18 – Sept 7)
- Masters Series:
- 24 top-tier BGMI squads.
- 21 matchdays, 84 matches in total (4/day).
- Each team plays 56 matches.
- Top 4 → Direct Grand Finals entry.
- 5th–12th → Semi-finals.
- Bottom 12 → Playoffs.
- Challengers Series (first time in BGMS history):
- 24 all-female BGMI teams.
- Top 4 → Qualify for Playoffs.
- Rest eliminated.
2. Playoffs (Sept 9)
- 16 teams (12 from Masters + 4 from Challengers).
- 4 matches in a single day.
- Top 8 → Semi-finals.
3. Semi-finals (Sept 10–11)
- 16 teams (8 from Masters + 8 from Playoffs).
- 2 matchdays, 4 matches/day.
- Top 12 → Grand Finals.
4. Grand Finals (Sept 12–14)
- 16 finalists (4 from Masters + 12 from Semi-finals).
- 3 days of competition to crown the BGMS 2025 champion.
OnePlus as Title Sponsor & Device Partner
OnePlus not only holds naming rights — the tournament is officially titled OnePlus BGMI Masters Series 2025 — but will also supply OnePlus 13 devices for every match, ensuring consistent high-performance hardware across the competition.
This collaboration extends OnePlus’s multi-year involvement with BGMS, giving the brand direct exposure to India’s huge mobile gaming audience while showcasing its flagship devices’ gaming capabilities, from cooling systems to rapid touch response rates.
Voices from the Organizers & Partners
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder & MD, NODWIN Gaming, on OnePlus’s continued association:
“OnePlus has played a key role in shaping India’s esports story, and their return as title sponsor for BGMS Season 4 reflects their commitment to the long game. This partnership isn’t just about a tournament; it’s about building the landscape together. We’re excited to take both the competition and the wider gaming community to the next level!”
Marcel Campos, Director of Product Strategy, OnePlus India:
“The OnePlus 13 will power every match, serving as a testament to our devices’ battle-tested and gamer-approved performance. This collaboration isn’t just a sponsorship; it’s a validation of OnePlus’ relentless pursuit of their product performance backed up by mobile gaming excellence, where technology meets the demands of competitive play.”
Broadcast & Accessibility
BGMS 2025 will be broadcast live on Star Sports in Hindi, English, and regional languages, with simultaneous streaming on NODWIN Gaming’s YouTube channel, ensuring nationwide and global accessibility.
- Largest participation yet: 48 teams across Masters and Challengers.
- First all-female competition at BGMS level.
- Direct Finals spots reward consistent league performance.
- Condensed, high-stakes Playoffs add intensity.
- Multi-platform broadcasting to reach millions.
With top-tier BGMI squads, a landmark inclusion of women gamers, and brand-backed technological support, BGMS 2025 stands not only as a tournament but as a statement about the evolution and future direction of Indian esports.
