The battle for the ₹2 Crore prize pool and the coveted Esports World Cup 2026 slots just got a whole lot more intense. As Round 2 of the BMPS 2026 Qualifiers wraps up, the first-ever Promotion and Relegation system in Indian BGMI history has officially triggered a massive leaderboard reshuffle. With the dust settling on Week 2, the stakes for the upcoming Round 3 (May 16-19) have never been higher. Check out the BMPS 2026 Qualifiers Round 3 groups and teams below.
BMPS 2026 Qualifiers Round 3: Groups and Teams
| GROUP A | GROUP B | GROUP C | GROUP D |
|---|---|---|---|
| iQOO Team Tamilas | Zero Ark Official | Rising Esports | 7Aces Esports |
| Divine Gaming | Mysterious4 Esports | Team Apex Gaming | Godsent Legions |
| iQOO Revenant XSpark | iQOO 8Bit | GENxFM Esports | Santa Esports |
| Nebula Esports | Myth Official | Autobotz Esports | T7x Orion Esports |
| iQOO SOUL | Ares Esport | Madkings | |
| Victores Sumus | HadX Esports | Blink Esports | |
| iQOO Reckoning Esports | Naqsh Esports | AURA x Esports | |
| Meta Ninza | Jaguar Esports | Troy Tamilan Esports | |
| White Walkers | Gods Reign | Higg Boson Esports | |
| Wyld Fangs | 4TR Official | RiotNationz | |
| iQOO Orangutan | Godsent Esports | Rapid Chaos Esports | |
| 7Gods Esports | True Rippers | Lastade Esports | |
| Vasista Esports | Learn From Past | ||
| H4K Esports | Godlike Esports | ||
| Welt Esports | Windgod Esports | ||
| Genesis Esports | K9 Esports |
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Qualifiers Round 3 Format: No Room for Error
Krafton India has introduced a ruthless structure this year. Unlike previous editions where teams could afford a slow start, the 2026 Qualifiers reward immediate and sustained performance.
- Promotion: The top 4 teams from Groups B, C, and D have been moved up one tier (e.g., Top 4 of B moved to Group A).
- Relegation: The bottom 4 teams from Groups A, B, and C have been dropped down (e.g., Bottom 4 of A moved to Group B).
This ensures that every single match on Erangel, Miramar, and Rondo carries the weight of potential elimination or elevation.
BMPS 2026 Qualifiers Round 3 Schedule and Roadmap
Round 3 kicks off on May 16, 2026, and will run for four consecutive days. Each team will once again get 6 matches to prove they belong at the top or face further relegation toward the dreaded Group D exit.
| Stage | Dates | Key Objective |
| Qualifiers Round 3 | May 16 – 19 | Promotion/Relegation reshuffle |
| Qualifiers Final Week | Until May 31 | Top 8 of Group A → Grand Finals |
| Survival Stage | June 2 – 5 | 32 teams battle for 8 Semis spots |
| Semi Finals | June 9 – 12 | 24 teams battle for Top 6 slots |
| Last Chance | June 13 – 14 | Final 2 Grand Finals slots |
| Grand Finals | June 19 – 21 | 18-match LAN Showdown in Jaipur |
What’s on the Line?
Beyond the domestic glory, the BMPS 2026 Champion will secure a direct flight to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup 2026 aka EWC 2026. A second slot is also up for grabs for the team leading the overall KIE (Krafton India Esports) leaderboard, making every finish point crucial for the global stage.
