NS RedForce are the champions of the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2026. The South Korean team finished the 18-match Grand Finals at The Dome, SVP Indoor Stadium in Mumbai on 233 points, 82 ahead of DRX. The title earns them ₹30 lakh and a place in the PMGC 2026 Gauntlet. DRX take the second PMGC 2026 slot, finishing just 2 points ahead of Dplus KIA.
Who won BMIC 2026?
NS RedForce won BMIC 2026, KRAFTON India’s international BGMI LAN featuring six teams from India, five from South Korea and five from Japan. They topped the overall standings at the end of all three days and finished with 5 Chicken Dinners and 148 finishes, both the most of any team at the event.
The title was effectively sealed after Match 17, when NS RedForce went into the final game 67 points clear. They still signed off in style, taking the Match 18 Chicken Dinner on Miramar with 21 points (10 placement points and 11 finishes).
BMIC 2026 final standings
| # | Team | Chicken Dinners | Finishes | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NS RedForce | 5 | 148 | 233 |
| 2 | DRX | 2 | 99 | 151 |
| 3 | Dplus KIA | 3 | 88 | 149 |
| 4 | Gladiators Esports | 3 | 98 | 144 |
| 5 | Team Outrage | 2 | 83 | 125 |
| 6 | K9 Esports | 2 | 80 | 116 |
| 7 | Daejeon GamePT | 0 | 87 | 112 |
| 8 | KINOTROPE | 0 | 62 | 95 |
| 9 | Team 8Bit | 0 | 66 | 93 |
| 10 | Blitz x Epigrotive | 0 | 59 | 89 |
| 11 | REIGNITE | 0 | 50 | 88 |
| 12 | Team SouL | 0 | 69 | 87 |
| 13 | FOCUS | 0 | 55 | 81 |
| 14 | Making The Road | 0 | 49 | 75 |
| 15 | Valor | 1 | 43 | 64 |
| 16 | Versus | 0 | 13 | 23 |
See every match result in our BMIC 2026 points table.
Which teams qualified for PMGC 2026 from BMIC?
BMIC 2026 offered two places at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2026:
- Champion, PMGC 2026 Gauntlet: NS RedForce
- Runner-up, PMGC 2026 Group Stage: DRX
The race for second went down to the last match. DRX (145), Gladiators Esports (142) and Dplus KIA (141) started Match 18 separated by 4 points. DRX scored 6, Dplus KIA scored 8 and Gladiators only 2. That left DRX on 151, two clear of Dplus KIA, and gave them the runner-up slot.
DRX’s run on Day 3 decided it. Their 24-point Chicken Dinner in Match 16 on Erangel lifted them from 3rd to 2nd, and they held that spot through the last two Miramar games. Read how the slots work in our BMIC 2026 wiki.
How did NS RedForce win BMIC 2026?
NS RedForce won BMIC 2026 through consistency and firepower. They led after every day of the Grand Finals:
- Day 1: 72 points from six matches, one point ahead of Dplus KIA, with one Chicken Dinner.
- Day 2: they moved to 128 points and three Chicken Dinners, opening a 23-point lead. Their 28-point Chicken Dinner in Match 12 on Miramar (10 placement points and 18 finishes) was the highest single-match score of the event.
- Day 3: they scored 105 points in six matches, including Chicken Dinners in Match 14 (24 points) and Match 18 (21 points).
Their finishing made the difference. NS RedForce’s 148 finishes were 49 more than any other team. Their finish points alone would have placed them 4th in the final standings, above Gladiators Esports.
NS RedForce at BMIC 2026, day by day
| Stage | Points scored | Total after the day | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Matches 1 to 6) | 72 | 72 | 1 |
| Day 2 (Matches 7 to 12) | 56 | 128 | 23 |
| Day 3 (Matches 13 to 18) | 105 | 233 | 82 |
How did the Indian teams do at BMIC 2026?
No Indian team qualified for PMGC 2026 from BMIC. Gladiators Esports were the best Indian side in 4th place on 144 points, 7 short of the runner-up slot. Here is where all six Indian teams finished:
| Final position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Gladiators Esports | 144 |
| 5th | Team Outrage | 125 |
| 6th | K9 Esports | 116 |
| 9th | Team 8Bit | 93 |
| 10th | Blitz x Epigrotive | 89 |
| 12th | Team SouL | 87 |
Gladiators Esports nearly pulled off a comeback. Chicken Dinners in Match 15 (23 points) and Match 17 (17 points) took them from 6th to 3rd with one game left. But they scored only 2 points in Match 18 and slipped to 4th. Team Outrage were the top Indian side for most of the event and sat 4th after their Match 13 Chicken Dinner, before four low-scoring games dropped them to 5th.
How much prize money did NS RedForce win at BMIC 2026?
NS RedForce take home ₹30 lakh for winning BMIC 2026, the largest share of the ₹1 crore prize pool. DRX earn ₹15 lakh for second place and Dplus KIA ₹10 lakh for third. Gladiators Esports, the best Indian team, win ₹7.5 lakh for fourth.
BMIC 2026 prize pool distribution
| Place | Team | Prize (INR) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | NS RedForce | ₹30,00,000 | PMGC 2026 Gauntlet |
| 2nd | DRX | ₹15,00,000 | PMGC 2026 Group Stage |
| 3rd | Dplus KIA | ₹10,00,000 | – |
| 4th | Gladiators Esports | ₹7,50,000 | – |
| 5th | Team Outrage | ₹6,25,000 | – |
| 6th | K9 Esports | ₹4,50,000 | – |
| 7th | Daejeon GamePT | ₹3,75,000 | – |
| 8th | KINOTROPE | ₹3,75,000 | – |
| 9th | Team 8Bit | ₹2,50,000 | – |
| 10th | Blitz x Epigrotive | ₹2,50,000 | – |
| 11th | REIGNITE | ₹2,00,000 | – |
| 12th | Team SouL | ₹2,00,000 | – |
| 13th | FOCUS | ₹1,50,000 | – |
| 14th | Making The Road | ₹1,50,000 | – |
| 15th | Valor | ₹1,25,000 | – |
| 16th | Versus | ₹1,25,000 | – |
BMIC 2026 special awards
| Award | Player | Prize (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play MVP | XZY | ₹2,50,000 |
| Best IGL | SOEZ | ₹1,25,000 |
| Best Clutch | TO BE UPDATED | ₹1,00,000 |
Placement prizes total ₹95.25 lakh and the three special awards ₹4.75 lakh, which makes up the full ₹1 crore pool.
