Team Gladiators Esports Strikes Gold At BGIS 2023
The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2023 (BGIS) finale, held at SVP Stadium in Mumbai, concluded on 15th October with Team Gladiators Esports emerging as the victors. In this first-ever LAN finale of BGIS, the winners took home a grand prize of INR 75 lakh from a total prize pool of INR 2 crore. The three-day Esports extravaganza featured intense matches, passionate fans and Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra as the Chief Guest, who took part in the closing ceremony and awarded the winners.
BGIS kicked off in July 2023, where 2048 selected teams participated in several rounds to secure their spot in the finals. On 12th, 13th and 15th October, the 16 final teams went head-to-head for the ultimate chicken dinner over the course of 18 matches.
While Gladiators Esports etched their names in Esports history with their triumphant journey, the tournament also saw top performances from all participating teams. With over 6,000 spectators in attendance, the biggest battle royale Esports tournament in India elevated the Esports experience for fans in an unprecedented manner.
BGIS 2023: The winning teams
Prize Winning Team/Player Prize amount
1st - Place Gladiators Esports - INR 75,00,000
2nd - Place Big Brother Esports - INR 37,50,000
3rd - Place Team X Spark - INR 25,00,000
MVP of BGIS - Delta PG - INR 4,00,000
The Rising Star - GlitchXDuke - INR 2,00,000
MVP of Finals - Saif (Big Brother Esports) - INR 2,00,000
Best IGL - Blind Manya - INR 2,00,000
Teams securing fourth to sixteenth positions also received prizes amounting from INR 12,50,000 to INR 1,00,000.
Felicitating the winners, Neeraj Chopra, Olympic Gold Medallist stated, “Today we celebrate not only the BGIS champions but also the growing prominence of Esports in India. It is remarkable to see the level of dedication and skill the teams showed. It is heartening to see the players’ passion in devoting themselves and rising from the grassroots level to achieving their dreams on the national stage."
Congratulating the winners and all the participating teams, Karan Pathak, Head of Esports at KRAFTON India, said “BGIS signifies our commitment to the growth of Esports in India. We are thrilled to see the passion and enthusiasm from both the players and the audience. It is heartening to see several new and upcoming teams showcase incredible performances alongside the seasoned teams in the finals. KRAFTON India is proud to provide a platform for these incredible talents and we look forward to supporting the Esports community's continued success.
