Krafton India Esports has officially revealed the BGIS 2026 The Grind Groups, ahead of the tournament’s start on January 17, 2026. The Grind is a crucial qualification stage for invited teams, as it decides their seeding and entry point in the BGIS 2026 Main Event.
A total of 64 invited teams have been divided into four groups – Group A, Group B, Group C, and Group D. Unlike random groupings, the BGIS 2026 Groups have been formed based on recent performance, with top-performing teams placed in Group A. Teams finishing higher in The Grind will gain a major advantage by skipping early rounds in the main stage.
BGIS 2026 The Grind Format
BGIS 2026: The Grind will run from January 17 to February 1, 2026, featuring 16 matchdays. Each group contains 16 teams, and every group will play 24 matches across their respective weeks.
No team gets eliminated during The Grind. Instead, all teams are seeded into different rounds of the BGIS 2026 Main Event based on their overall standings. Higher-ranked teams start from advanced rounds, while lower-ranked teams must play from the earlier stages.
BGIS 2026 The Grind Groups
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| Orangutan | H4K | Jux Esports | 2OP |
| K9 Esports | Genesis Esports | LEFP | Esport.Social |
| Team Soul | VANGUARD | Team Versatile | Likhita Esports |
| True Rippers | TWOB | Rider Esports | Team Alpha |
| Nebula Esports | RIE | Vasista Esports | SBZ |
| Gods Reign | EVOX | Revenant XSpark | White Walker |
| Higg Boson | ZUASU | GlitchxReborn | Rivalry Esports |
| Madkings | Kalnga Esports | G4R | Gravity |
| Reckoning Esports | Sinewy Esports | Altitude | LHS Esports |
| Team 8 Bit | Wild Fangs | Medal Esports | Bot Army Esports |
| Team Aryan | 4TR | Team Eggy | Team Insane Esports |
| Victores Sumus | Team Tamilas | OSH | M4 |
| Godlike Esports | The Knight Mobs | FS Esports | Phoenix Esports |
| REC | NONx | AURA | GenxFM |
| Autobotz Esports | XE | DOS | EVOM |
| Blitz Esports | LSDE | TROY | Meta Ninza |
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Group A features the strongest teams based on recent tournament performances. The top 8 teams from this group will directly qualify for the BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals, giving them the biggest advantage.
Group B includes several experienced squads that will aim for a strong finish to secure a better entry round in the main event.
Group C will be closely watched, with multiple rising teams and known contenders fighting for consistency.
Group D teams will have the toughest road, as lower placements here mean starting the main event from the earliest rounds.
Why BGIS 2026 The Grind Is Important
Performance in The Grind directly impacts a team’s journey BGIS 2026.
- Group A top teams start from Quarter Finals
- Group B top teams start from Round 4
- Group C top teams start from Round 3
- Group D top teams start from Round 2
With high stakes and top BGMI teams in action, BGIS The Grind Groups promise intense competition even before the main stage begins.