As the calendar turns to January 2026, the competitive scene for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is gearing up for another record-breaking year. With major events like the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) and the Pro Series (BMPS) on the horizon, teams and fans alike are analyzing the scoring formats that will define the champions.
Currently, the ecosystem continues to utilize the standardized points structure solidified during the 2025 season. Below, we break down the existing format that Krafton has employed for official tournaments.
Note: This breakdown reflects the 2025 system. We will update this page immediately if Krafton announces any structural changes for the 2026 roadmap.
The Standard 10-Point System
Since 2024, BGMI has aligned closely with the global PUBG Mobile esports standards, moving away from the older 15-point system. This format prioritizes aggression and consistency, significantly reducing the placement points awarded to teams that survive but fail to secure the win.
Here is the current distribution of placement points for a standard 16-team lobby:
- 1st Place (Winner Winner Chicken Dinner): 10 Points
- 2nd Place: 6 Points
- 3rd Place: 5 Points
- 4th Place: 4 Points
- 5th Place: 3 Points
- 6th Place: 2 Points
- 7th Place: 1 Point
- 8th Place: 1 Point
- 9th – 16th Place: 0 Points
Finish Points (Kills)
In addition to placement, aggressive play is heavily rewarded.
- Per Finish (Kill): 1 Point
This balance ensures that a team cannot win a tournament solely by playing passively (camping). With the gap between 1st place (10 points) and 2nd place (6 points) being relatively small, accumulating high kill counts is often the deciding factor in the leaderboards.
Will the “Smash Rule” Come to BGMI in 2026?
One of the biggest talking points entering the 2026 season is the potential introduction of the Smash Rule.
First introduced in the PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) SEA Spring 2025, this rule changes how a tournament winner is crowned. Under the Smash Rule, a team must first reach a certain points threshold and then secure a WWCD (match win) to instantly win the tournament.
While this format adds high-stakes drama to the Grand Finals, Krafton has not yet confirmed if it will be implemented in the Indian circuit for 2026. For now, the standard accumulation format remains the gold standard for tier-one and tier-two tournaments in India.
Optimizing for the Current Meta
For aspiring pros entering the scene in 2026, understanding this table is vital.
- Placement Matters Less for Mid-Table: Finishing 9th yields the same placement points (zero) as finishing 16th. This encourages teams to take risks for kills if they know they cannot breach the top 8.
- Top 4 Consistency: The drop-off from 4th place (4 points) to 6th place (2 points) is significant over a long league stage. Consistent top-4 finishes are statistically more valuable than occasional wins mixed with early exits.
Stay tuned to this page. As Krafton reveals the official rulebook for BGIS 2026, we will provide the latest updates on any modifications to this scoring system.