Nodwin Gaming has announced the third edition of India’s premier esports event, the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS), which will be televised live on Star Sports for the third consecutive year.

This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of esports in India, as the tournament continues to gain mainstream visibility and reach wider audiences.

Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of Nodwin Gaming, expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, “Being the biggest esports IP in India, BGMS has been a cornerstone of esports action in the country since its inception two years ago. This edition marks a significant milestone for us as BGMS returns to a major sports TV network like Star Sports, for the third time, offering unparalleled visibility to esports talent and associated brands on mainstream television. Our team has always strived to deliver top-tier esports experiences and will leave no stone unturned in leveraging our years of expertise in the production and broadcast space to bring the best of the best esports action on television once again. Together, with the incredible team at Star Sports, we are committed to cementing esports’ status as a mainstream sport amongst the masses, and eagerly anticipate an exciting season ahead.”

Vikram Passi, marketing head at Star Sports Network, also shared his enthusiasm, “Star Sports has always been committed to bringing the best of sports entertainment to its viewers. The rapid rise of esports in the country has made it an exciting addition to our portfolio, tapping into a wide demographic of tech-savvy younger generation. Having accumulated monumental viewership for the past two seasons, BGMS has not only helped us showcase the best of esports action but also to bridge the gap between traditional sports and esports in India. With the invaluable support of Nodwin Gaming, we look forward to another high-octane season this year, offering unparalleled BGMI action to our viewers.”

BGMS Season 3 is set to feature India’s top 24 teams competing in one of the country’s largest Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournaments, scheduled from July 19 to August 11.

The event promises to deliver intense competition and thrilling gameplay, further solidifying esports’ place in India’s sports culture.