New Delhi: NODWIN Gaming has announced the commencement of the Playoffs stage of the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 5, as the tournament enters its decisive phase with a ₹1 crore+ prize pool at stake. Following three weeks of competition, six teams have already secured their places in the Grand Finals, while 16 teams will compete in the Playoffs for the remaining 10 berths.
BGMS Season 5 has recorded more than 20 million views and over 7 million watch hours so far, with peak concurrent viewership crossing 220,000, including watch parties. The tournament has featured several high-performing teams and players, with Team Apex Gaming’s Hydro currently leading the eliminations chart with 198 eliminations and topping the MVP standings.
iQOO Team Tamilas emerged as the Super Weekend leaderboard toppers with 460 points, securing a direct entry into the Grand Finals. They will be joined by Elite Nova Esports, iQOO SOUL, Nebula Esports, Gladiators Esports and IRIS MYTH.
Vasista Esports and Gladiators Esports currently share the highest number of Winner Winner Chicken Dinners (WWCDs), with 11 each, while Hydro of Team Apex Gaming leads the individual eliminations chart with 198 eliminations.
The Playoffs will take place from August 31 to September 2, with 16 teams competing for 10 Grand Finals positions. Among the teams entering the Playoffs are iQOO Orangutan and GodLike Esports, both of whom joined the BGMS Season 5 campaign during Super Weekend 1.
The two teams also bring recent international experience from the Esports World Cup, where they secured places in the Grand Finals of the PUBG Mobile World Cup (PMWC). Their return to domestic competition adds further competitive depth to the BGMS Playoffs.
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said,“The story of BGMS Season 5 has been the quality of competition. Across every stage of the tournament, teams have pushed each other harder and delivered some incredible BGMI esports moments. What makes this year’s Playoffs even more exciting is the momentum Indian esports is carrying right now. Seeing teams like Orangutan and GodLike compete at the highest level internationally and then return to BGMS brings a different energy to the tournament. We’re heading into a week where every match can change the standings, and that’s exactly what fans love about this stage of the competition.”
The Playoffs will feature six matches each day, beginning at 3:30 PM IST. The top 10 teams will advance to the BGMS Season 5 Grand Finals, scheduled from September 4 to 6, where the finalists will compete for the championship title and a share of the ₹1+ crore prize pool. The tournament’s daily broadcast will begin from 4:00 PM IST.
BGMS Season 5 is supported by TVS Motor Company as Mobility Partner and Red Bull as Energy Drink Partner, with both brands continuing their association with India’s competitive gaming ecosystem.
Fans can watch the BGMS Season 5 action live across NODWIN Gaming’s official broadcast platforms and KICK.
The Grand Finals will also be open to live audiences, with tickets available through OneApp and the BGMS official ticketing platform.
