BMIC 2026 prize pool distribution announced

The Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup (BMIC) 2026 will be played from October 30 to November 1, 2026, featuring a total of 16 teams from India, South Korea, and Japan. The event will offer two spots for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026 and a massive prize pool of ₹1 crore (US$105,325). The champion will qualify for the Gauntlet Stage, while the runner-up will move to the Group Stage of the PMGC.

The BMIC 2026 will host five teams from Japan, five more from South Korea, and six squads from India. It will take place at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai. A total of 18 matches will be organized over three days at the venue. Fans can watch these games live at the venue and on the Krafton India Esports’ YouTube channel.

Prize pool distribution of BMIC 2026

Here is the prize pool distribution of the International Cup 2026:

1st place - ₹30 lakh

2nd place - ₹15 lakh

3rd place - ₹10 lakh

4th place - ₹7.5 lakh

5th place - ₹6.25 lakh

6th place - ₹4.5 lakh

7th place - ₹3.75 lakh

8th place - ₹3.75 lakh

9th place - ₹2.5 lakh

10th place - ₹2.5 lakh

11th place - ₹2 lakh

12th place - ₹2 lakh

13th place - ₹1.5 lakh

14th place - ₹1.5 lakh

15th place - ₹1.25 lakh

16th place - ₹1.25 lakh

Special awards

MVP - ₹2,50,000

Best IGL - ₹1,25,000

Best Clutch - ₹1,00,000

Participating clubs in BMIC 2026

Here are the names of the 16 teams who will play in the International Cup:

Team Soul (India)

Gladiators Esports (India)

8Bit (India)

K9 Esports (India)

Blitz Gaming (India)

Team Outrage (India)

NS RedForce (South Korea)

Dplus (South Korea)

DRX (South Korea)

FOCUS (South Korea)

GAME PT (South Korea)

Valor (Japan)

REIGNITE (Japan)

Making The Road (Japan)

Versus (Japan)

KINOTROPE (Japan)

Team Soul recently emerged victorious in the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2026, securing its spot in the PMGC 2026. Gladiators Esports, Team 8Bit, and K9 Esports were second, third, and fourth, respectively. When the BMSD 2026 concluded, Blitz and Outrage were in the top six and entered the BMIC 2026.

NS RedForce from South Korea became the champion of the PUBG Mobile Pro Series (PMPS) 2026 S2 and secured its spot in the PMGC 2026. DRX and FOCUS were also impressive in the Pro Series.

Valor from Japan won the Japan League S6 2026 Phase 2 and advanced to the PMGC 2026. REIGNITE, Making The Road, Versus, and KINOTROPE also performed well in the event and qualified for the BMIC 2026.

Team Soul, NS RedForce, and Valor seized their spots in the PMGC 2026 through their respective regional events. These teams will aim to retain their momentum in the upcoming International Cup 2026.