India based esports tournament and gaming festival organizer NODWIN Gaming announced details on the return of the OnePlus Android Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS). Season 4 of the India-based esports event will air live on Star Sports Khel and JioHotstar from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM until Sept. 14.
The total prize pool for the Battlegrounds Mobile India competition will be INR 1.5 crore (roughly $171,330 USD) with OnePlus, Android, Swiggy, Bisleri, TVS Raider, Duolingo English Test, and Red Bull signing on as official sponsors. OnePlus returns as the title sponsor and official smartphone partner of BGMS Season 4, Android will serve as the co-title sponsor for a second year, TVS Motor Company enters its third consecutive year as the official mobility partner, Duolingo English Test makes its debut as the official learning partner, Red Bull returns for a second year as the energy drink partner, and Bisleri joins as the official hydration partner.
Financial terms for these various sponsorship deals were not disclosed.
This year’s event will feature an expanded format through the introduction of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Challenger Series (BGCS), an official amateur league that organizers says will feed into the pro-level BGMS. BGCS will feature 24 teams–including two from the OnePlus Campus Dominate qualifiers, one from the TVS Raider Wicked Battles, 17 invited teams, and four all-women teams. The Challenger Series will stream live on the NODWIN Gaming YouTube channel from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM local time every day.
“BGMS has grown into the marquee esports tournament of India and is now a cultural movement that reflects the passion, energy, and limitless potential of our gaming community. Season 4 takes this vision further by championing inclusivity at every level, from campus qualifiers and grassroots challengers to professional athletes and all-women teams on national television. Our goal has always been to create a platform where every gamer, regardless of background, has a real path to greatness,” said Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming. “Together with our partners, we are nurturing the next generation of talent, celebrating inclusivity, and crowning the very best in Indian esports.”
The BGCS (Battlegrounds Mobile India Champions Series) began on Aug. 19, and will run until Sept. 7.