🎮 Krafton Hosts First BGMI Esports Event in Chennai | BGIS 2026 Finals Begin
Krafton India has successfully hosted its first-ever Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) esports event in Chennai, marking a major milestone for the country’s rapidly growing gaming ecosystem.
🏆 BGIS 2026: Top Teams Battle for ₹4 Crore Prize
The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2026 (BGIS 2026) features:
- 🔥 16 top teams competing in the grand finals
- 💰 Massive ₹4 crore prize pool
- 📅 3-day finale event
- 👥 Over 2 lakh participants in qualifiers
Teams reached the finals after intense multi-stage qualification rounds, where players competed in squads of four.
📍 Chennai Hosts BGMI Esports for First Time
This is the first time Chennai has hosted a BGMI esports finale, signaling the expansion of esports infrastructure beyond traditional metro hubs.
The event has drawn strong participation and audience engagement, highlighting the city’s potential as a future esports destination 🎯
🗣️ Krafton’s Vision for Esports in India
According to Karan Mahesh Pathak, Associate Director of Esports at Krafton India:
- 🎮 The company now organizes 4 major esports events annually
- 🚀 Plans are in place to expand the esports calendar next year
- 💡 Focus is on ecosystem growth, not immediate monetization
👉 He stated that currently, Krafton is investing heavily rather than generating revenue from esports events.
📈 Growth Strategy & Industry Outlook
- 🎯 Esports events help boost brand visibility among young gamers
- 🌐 Strengthens the overall gaming ecosystem in India
- 📊 Despite global slowdown in tech/gaming, India’s gaming talent pool remains strong
Krafton believes India’s gaming market operates differently and continues to show stable growth and opportunities 💪
