The BGMI new season date and time are here. The current season C9S26 is ending soon, and the new season will arrive in the new BGMI 4.2 update in January 2026. Players who are pushing ranks should note the exact season end time, as the tier reset will happen soon after. Check out the BGMI new season date and time for C9S27 and tier reset details.
BGMI New Season Date and Time January 2026: Tier Reset Schedule
The current BGMI ranked season, Cycle 9 Season 26 (C9S26), will officially end on January 18, 2026, at 5:29 AM IST. After the current season ends, the new BGMI season will kick off after a short gap. As per the usual reset pattern, the new season is expected to begin around one hour after the season ends.
This means players will not have to wait long, and ranked matches for the new season will become available shortly after the reset. Players are advised to complete their rank push and secure their desired tier before season ends, as rankings will reset once the season concludes.
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With the start of the new season, rank tiers will reset, and players will be placed lower based on their previous season rank. This reset ensures fair competition and gives everyone a fresh start to push ranks again.
Understanding the ranking structure and required points becomes important for players aiming to climb faster in the new season.
BGMI Ranks and Required Points
The BGMI ranking system includes ten main tiers, each with different mini-tiers and point requirements.
Bronze (1500 points)
- Bronze III: 1500
- Bronze II: 1600
- Bronze I: 1700
Silver (1800 points)
- Silver IV: 1800
- Silver III: 1900
- Silver II: 2000
- Silver I: 2100
Gold (2200 points)
- Gold V: 2200
- Gold IV: 2300
- Gold III: 2400
- Gold II: 2500
- Gold I: 2600
Platinum (2700 points)
- Platinum V: 2700
- Platinum IV: 2800
- Platinum III: 2900
- Platinum II: 3000
- Platinum I: 3100
Diamond (3200 points)
- Diamond V: 3200
- Diamond IV: 3300
- Diamond III: 3400
- Diamond II: 3500
- Diamond I: 3600
Crown (3700 points)
- Crown V: 3700
- Crown IV: 3800
- Crown III: 3900
- Crown II: 4000
- Crown I: 4100
Ace Tier
- Ace: 4200 points
- Ace Master: 4700 points
- Ace Dominator: 5200 points
Conqueror
- Only the top 500 players at Ace tier or higher are promoted to Conqueror
- Conqueror ranking updates daily at 00:20 UTC
With BGMI C9S26 ending on January 18 at 5:29 AM IST, players should make the most of the remaining time. Since the new season will begin roughly an hour later, the rank grind will restart quickly. If you are serious about pushing ranks, understanding the BGMI rank system and required points will help you plan your season journey better.