The final 16 teams, led by some of India’s biggest BGMI names, will compete across three days and 18 matches for the BGMS Season 5 title

New Delhi, September 4, 2026: NODWIN Gaming, a global leader in youth entertainment, today announced the final 16 teams set to compete in the Grand Finals of the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 5, as the tournament enters its decisive final stage. From September 4 to 6, the finalists will compete across 18 matches for the BGMS Season 5 championship and a share of the ₹1 crore+ prize pool.

After weeks of competition across the League Stage, Super Weekend and Playoffs, the final field brings together established BGMI powerhouses, emerging contenders and some of the most recognisable players in India’s competitive gaming ecosystem. With the season now down to its final three days, every placement, elimination and Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) will carry significant weight in the race for the championship.

The final 16 teams competing in the BGMS Season 5 Grand Finals are:

Team	Player to Watch
Gladiators Esports	GDRxDeltaPG
Wyld Fangs	WFxKanha
Team Outrage	ORNinjaboi
IRIS MYTH	MythDetroxIRIS
iQOO SOUL	iQOOSoulLeGIT
7Gods Esports	7GodsNinjA
iQOO 8BIT	iQOO8bitSarang
iQOO Revenant Xspark	iQOORNTXTrace
Nebula Esports	NebulaKRATOS
GOSOLO RAPID CHAOS ESPORTS	GoSoloRCDhruv
Team Apex Gaming	TAGJONATHAN16
GENESIS ESPORTS	GENsHUNTERZ
iQOO ORANGUTAN	iQOOxOGAKop
Elite Nova Esports	EltMafia
iQOO Reckoning Esports	iQOORGExPROO
iQOO Team Tamilas	iQOOxTTjusty06

The Grand Finals feature teams that have made their presence felt at different stages of BGMS Season 5. iQOO Team Tamilas, Elite Nova Esports, iQOO SOUL, Nebula Esports, Gladiators Esports and IRIS MYTH secured their Grand Finals berths earlier in the competition, while the remaining teams battled through the Playoffs to earn their place in the final 16.

With the slate set for the final stage, the Grand Finals will test more than individual firepower. Teams will need to balance aggressive plays with placement consistency, adapt to shifting match situations and maintain composure across three days of high-pressure competition. A strong opening day can establish momentum, but with 18 matches on the schedule, the championship will ultimately belong to the team that can sustain its performance until the final round. 

The individual honours will also be decided on the Grand Finals stage. The BGMS Season 5 MVP, awarded based on performances across the Grand Finals, will receive a trophy and a TVS bike, recognising the player who makes the biggest impact across the three-day championship. The Most Wicked Player will also be awarded a TVS bike for their standout performance across the tournament. On the team front, the champions will take home ₹40 lakh, while the second- and third-placed teams will receive ₹15 lakh and ₹6 lakh, respectively. 

Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said: “We have seen the competition evolve throughout BGMS Season 5, and the final 16 represent the teams that have earned the opportunity to compete for the biggest prize of the season. What makes the Grand Finals special is that nothing outside these final 18 matches matters anymore. Every team starts with the same objective, and every decision can have a direct impact on where they finish. We have seen how quickly the standings can change in BGMS, and I expect these final three days to deliver the kind of competition and moments that stay with the fans long after the season is over.”

The BGMS Season 5 Grand Finals will take place from September 4 to 6, the live show begins at 3:30 PM IST each day, with match timings following dynamically. Fans can catch all the action live across NODWIN Gaming’s official broadcast platform – KICK as the final 16 teams battle for the BGMS Season 5 championship.

Fans can also experience the Grand Finals live in person, with tickets available on bgms.nodwin.shop. BGMS Season 5 is supported by TVS Motor Company as the Mobility Partner and Red Bull as the Energy Drink Partner, whose continued support is contributing to the growth of India’s competitive gaming ecosystem.