NODWIN Gaming has announced the start of the semifinals stage of ‘BGMI: NAYE KHILADI’ powered by KRAFTON India Esports, a grassroots esports tournament aimed at discovering new Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) talent across the country.

After a tough qualification phase involving more than 8,000 registered players, the competition has now reached the Top 32 teams. These teams will compete in the semifinals from July 18 to July 21, 2026, aiming to secure a place in the Grand Finals.

According to a NODWIN Gaming press release, the Top 32 teams have been divided into four groups of eight teams each. During the four-day semifinals, teams will play multiple matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing further.

The competition will eventually narrow down to the final 16 teams competing for the championship title. The tournament began with thousands of players participating through BGMI’s in-game qualification system.

After several rounds of intense competition, only the strongest teams have reached the semifinal stage.
All semifinal matches will be streamed live on NODWIN Gaming’s YouTube and KICK channels.

The winning teams will compete for the INR 10 lakh prize pool and the title of ‘BGMI: NAYE KHILADI’ champion.
Gautam Virk, Co-Founder and CEO of NODWIN Gaming, said that the tournament aims to provide aspiring players with a platform to showcase their skills and begin their journey in professional esports.

He added that the level of competition reflects the growing talent within India’s BGMI gaming community.With the Semifinals underway, BGMI: NAYE KHILADI continues to highlight India’s rising esports talent and the growing grassroots gaming ecosystem.