Upcoming BGMI Tournament To Offer India a Direct Slot at PMGC 2025 – Sources

According to sources familiar with Krafton’s esports roadmap, India may soon be handed a direct path to the world stage. The upcoming BGMI tournament scheduled for later this year is expected to grant the winning team a direct qualification slot for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025, marking one of the most significant developments in the country’s competitive gaming history.

A Direct Gateway to the World Championship

Insiders suggest that Krafton is preparing to tie one of its late-2025 BGMI tournaments to PMGC, the global pinnacle of PUBG Mobile esports. If confirmed, this would mean the champion of the yet-to-be-announced event would bypass regional qualifiers entirely and secure an automatic berth at PMGC 2025. For Indian teams, who have often struggled for consistent representation at international events, this could become a historic opportunity.

Krafton’s Pivot After Franchise League Setback

This move also comes after the quiet shelving of Krafton’s BGMI Franchise League, a highly anticipated project designed to replicate the IPL model with long-term slots for esports organizations. With franchise interest falling short of expectations, the league has been postponed indefinitely. Instead, Krafton appears to be focusing on shorter, high-impact tournaments that can both satisfy fans and provide Indian teams with international exposure.

The Likely Candidate: BGMI Showdown 2025

While Krafton has yet to reveal names, one of the tournaments slated for later this year is expected to be the BGMI Showdown, a short-format invitational that previously ran in 2022. That edition was known for its ₹15 lakh prize pool and, importantly, for serving as a qualifier to an international PUBG Mobile event. Industry chatter indicates the same blueprint could return this year — but on a much grander scale, with the PMGC slot on the line.

Stakes Higher Than Ever

If the leak proves true, this would represent a turning point for India’s esports ecosystem. A direct PMGC berth ensures global visibility and prestige, giving top Indian rosters the chance to test themselves against the best teams in the world. It also signals Krafton’s intent to keep India firmly embedded in the global PUBG Mobile circuit, despite ongoing challenges with local league structures.

While internationally the event remains the PUBG Mobile Global Championship, Reportedly, Krafton has opted to avoid using the PUBG Mobile branding inside India. Due to regulatory sensitivities around PUBG Mobile’s ban in the country, Krafton will likely promote it domestically as the BGMI Global Championship or simply the Global Championship, while maintaining its link to PMGC 2025. This branding strategy allows Krafton to stay compliant while still ensuring India’s winners take their rightful spot on the world stage.

Waiting for the Official Reveal

Krafton has yet to make any official statement, but an announcement is expected in the coming weeks, likely after the BGMI Masters Series concludes in September. Until then, speculation continues to swirl, and Indian fans are left wondering which team will seize the chance to carry the nation’s flag to PMGC 2025.