BGIS 2026 The Grind is the invitational qualifier stage of Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2026, designed to seed India’s top professional squads directly into the later rounds of the main event. Here is everything you know about BGIS 2026 The Grind Stage.
BGIS 2026 The Grind: Overview
Featuring 64 invited teams split into four groups of 16, The Grind runs across multiple weeks, with each group playing 24 matches to prove consistency rather than relying on one‑off results. Performances here are crucial, as high‑placed teams secure better seeding and can skip early open rounds, while lower‑placed lineups face a longer qualification path through the main event.
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BGIS 2026 The Grind: Schedule and Format
The Grind runs January 17 – February 1, 2026 with 64 invited teams split into 4 groups (A–D), each group playing 24 matches across one week.
THE GRIND Week 1 – Group D: January 17 – 20,
- A total of 16 teams will be participating.
- There will be a total of 24 matches in four matchdays.
- Top 8 Teams Qualified For BGIS 2026 Round 2.
- Bottom 8 Team Will Move to BGIS 2026 Round 1.
THE GRIND Week 2 – Group C: January 21 – 24
- A total of 16 teams will be participating.
- There will be a total of 24 matches in four matchdays.
- Top 8 Teams Qualified For BGIS 2026 Round 3.
- Bottom 8 Team Will Move to BGIS 2026 Round 2.
BGIS 2026 THE GRIND Week 3 – Group B: January 25 – 28
- A total of 16 teams will be participating.
- There will be a total of 24 matches in four matchdays.
- Top 8 Teams Qualified For BGIS 2026 Round 4.
- Bottom 8 Team Will Move to BGIS 2026 Round 3.
THE GRIND Week 4 – Group A: January 29 – February 1
- A total of 16 teams will be participating.
- There will be a total of 24 matches in four matchdays.
- Top 8 Teams Qualified For BGIS 2026 Quarterfinals.
- Bottom 8 Team Will Move to BGIS 2026 Round 4.
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