Highlights
● The BGMI Masters Series Season 2 will kick off on August 4, 2023, with a prize pool of INR 2.1 Crore and feature 24 esports teams.
● NODWIN Gaming has also announced its partnership with Indian two-wheeler manufacturing giant TVS Motor Company as the tournament’s mobility partner.
NODWIN Gaming, one of the world’s leading emerging market gaming and esports media company, in association with Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster, has announced the highly anticipated return of India’s biggest esports tournament, BGMI Masters Series.
Building upon its record-shattering success in season 1, the upcoming season 2 of the BGMI Masters Series which kicks off on August 4, will feature 24 teams, and offer one of the highest-ever prize pools of INR 2.1 crore (over USD 250K) for a non-publisher event.
Among the 24 teams, 14 esports outfits will be invited directly, while the remaining 10 spots are to be earned by the victors from the Open Qualifier where anyone in India can participate.
The high-octane live broadcast of the BGMI Masters Series Season 2 will kick off at 9:30 pm on the Star Sports Network and Rooter.
The television broadcast of the inaugural season of the BGMI Masters Series (2022) was a tremendous success, garnering over 36 million viewers over the course of the tournament.
In celebration of that success, BGMI Masters Series Season 2 will be broadcast on Star Sports in three different languages – Hindi, English, and Tamil.
This initiative undertaken by NODWIN Gaming, and Star Sports aims to connect core esports with viewers from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds, making esports content more inclusive and appealing to a broader audience.
Beyond the regular broadcast, Star Sports has also announced additional programming to provide viewers with a distinctive and enriching esports experience, setting the popular sports network as a key destination for BGMI enthusiasts.
Commenting on the new season of the BGMS Masters Series, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming said, “Last year, we took a bold and historical leap of faith by airing the BGMI Masters Series on primetime television with our partners Star Sports. That leap turned out to be an incredible success, revolutionizing the esports ecosystem and transforming how esports is traditionally consumed in India.
BGMS season 2 doubles down on our commitment to bringing the epitome of BGMI esports to the masses. We have a larger prize pool, larger participation base, and larger distribution with all our partners. We are sure that this year we will amaze you with the games, the production, and the passion only our community can bring. Remember to tune in with your family!”
Speaking about the upcoming season, Sanjog Gupta, Head – Sports, Disney Star said: “Esports is a rapidly emerging category, fueled by the growing gaming culture in India and the global acknowledgement of its status as a sport. The first season of the BGMI Masters’ series, in partnership with NODWIN Gaming, was positioned as the pinnacle tournament for the game in India and demonstrated the potential of a world-class esports competition staged at an elevated scale.
Over 36 million viewers tuned in for the first season on TV with more than 40% below the age of 21. Encouraged by the results, we believe that this endeavor – BGMI Masters – will excite the gaming community, drive wider acceptance for esports among non-gamers, and overall, engage a younger demographic on our platforms.”
The digital broadcast of the Masters Series 2022 followed suit with the television broadcasts’ record-breaking performance and surpassed the 100 million viewership milestone, setting a new record in the history of Indian esports.
For the upcoming BGMI Masters Series Season 2, NODWIN Gaming has announced its partnership with India’s biggest gaming and esports content platform Rooter as the championship’s digital streaming partner.
Rooter’s expertise in delivering sharply crafted streaming experiences and an extensive distribution ecosystem across Android, iOS, web, and connected TV, will contribute to NODWIN Gaming’s objective of setting the benchmark for esports audience experience within the ecosystem.
Speaking about the association, Dipesh Agarwal, Co-founder and COO, Rooter said “NODWIN Gaming’s BGMI Masters Series has become the biggest and most loved esports IP in the country, and we are excited to be their exclusive digital streaming partner. From multi-platform distribution strength to sharp, tech-led content creation solutions, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of how Indians consume and engage with esports. For the tournament, we are geared to deliver the rich and immersive viewing experience that fans expect from us, even as we create more interactive avenues for them to root for their favorite teams. The much-awaited Master Series is also a great opportunity for brands to connect with the gaming community in a highly engaging setting. We are now actively working with multiple brands to help them reach out to the community through our media solutions like sponsorships, advertising campaigns, creator marketing, and more.”
NODWIN Gaming has also announced its partnership with Indian two-wheeler manufacturing giant TVS Motor Company as the mobility partner for the upcoming season of the BGMI Masters Series.
Under the aegis of this collaboration, TVS Raider, the leading sporty commuter from TVS will exclusively be the mobility partner of the BGMI Masters Series Season 2.
The BGMI Masters Series Season 2 promises an even more intense showdown than its previous edition.
Mass-favorite esports powerhouses from last year’s tournament have undergone significant roster changes, and with emerging underdog teams qualifying from the preceding qualifiers, an exciting David vs. Goliath narrative could be on the cards.
Furthermore, the community might even witness an unexpected turn of events, heralding the arrival of a new BGMI powerhouse.
The newest season of the BGMI Masters Series is set up to be a magnificent celebration of gaming excellence, exhibiting exhilarating gameplay, and unforgettable esports moments delivered exclusively to the community by NODWIN Gaming, Star Sports, Rooter, and TVS.
NODWIN Gaming invites all to embark on this thrilling journey as the Indian esports community witnesses the rise of the next generation of BGMI Masters.
This remarkable journey marks a significant paradigm shift within the Indian esports industry, unveiling many untapped opportunities for esports organizations to expand their regional dominance and for brands seeking fresh advertising avenues.
Faqs
1) Where to watch BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 2 Matches?
Ans) Among the 24 teams, 14 esports outfits will be invited directly, while the remaining 10 spots are to be earned by the victors from the Open Qualifier where anyone in India can participate. The high-octane live broadcast of the BGMI Masters Series Season 2 will kick off at 9:30 pm on the Star Sports Network and Rooter.
NODWIN Gaming has also announced its partnership with Indian two-wheeler manufacturing giant TVS Motor Company as the mobility partner for the upcoming season of the BGMI Masters Series. Under the aegis of this collaboration, TVS Raider, the leading sporty commuter from TVS will exclusively be the mobility partner of the BGMI Masters Series Season 2.
The BGMI Masters Series Season 2 promises an even more intense showdown than its previous edition. Mass-favorite esports powerhouses from last year’s tournament have undergone significant roster changes, and with emerging underdog teams qualifying from the preceding qualifiers, an exciting David vs. Goliath narrative could be on the cards. Furthermore, the community might even witness an unexpected turn of events, heralding the arrival of a new BGMI powerhouse.
The newest season of the BGMI Masters Series is set up to be a magnificent celebration of gaming excellence, exhibiting exhilarating gameplay, and unforgettable esports moments delivered exclusively to the community by NODWIN Gaming, Star Sports, Rooter, and TVS.
2) BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 2 Week 1 Schedule and Groups.Details?
Ans) BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 2 Week 1 Schedule and Groups are here. The Highly anticipated Season 2 is scheduled to start today at 9:30 p.m. on Star Sports Network and Rooter. A total of 24 teams are participating in the tournament.
The highly anticipated BGMI Masters Series Season 2 will be played in total in six phases, starting with Week 1, which is scheduled to start today, followed by League Week 1, Super Weekend 1, League Week 2, Super Weekend 2, Playoffs, and Grand Finals.
3) BGMI Masters Series Season 2 – All You Need to Know
Ans) BGMI Masters Series Season 2 is an offline event, meaning the tournament will be a LAN event and it is set to feature 14 directly invited teams accompanied by the 10 teams that advance from the qualifiers.
BGMS Season 2 will take place in three stages, namely the League Stage, Playoffs, and Grand Finals. Here is the breakdown of the BGMI Masters Series 2023 Format and Schedule:
LEAGUE STAGE (This stage comprises one launch week, two league weeks and two super weekends)
Launch Week: August 4 to 6
League Week1: August 7 to 9
Super Weekend 1: August 11 to 13
League Week 2: August 14 to 17
Super Weekend 2: August 18-20
PLAYOFFS: August 22 to August 23
GRAND FINALS: August 25 to August 27
Launch Week (Aug 4-6)
This phase will take place for three days and the total 24 teams will be divided into three groups and pitted against one another. The points they earned during the first week will count toward the League Stage’s overall standings. Three matches will be held each day and a team will get to play a total of six matches in this round.
League Week 1 (Aug 7-10)
Considering each team’s performance in the Launch Week, the 24 teams will be seeded in this phase by splitting them into three groups. Each team will play eight matches across 4 days with the top 16 teams advancing for Super Weekend 1 while the remaining sides wait for League Week 2.
Super Weekend 1 (Aug 11-13)
The best 16 teams from the League Week will compete in this stage and they will play nice matches over the course of three days. Super Weekend 1 points will be added to the Overall Leaderboard. Notably, the top four teams on the Overall Leaderboard at the end of Super Weekend 1 are guaranteed a direct slot in Super Weekend 2. However, they must have to participate in the League Week 2.
League Week 2 (Aug 14-17)
League Week 2 will be a four-day battle similar to League Week 1. Round-robin The matches will follow a round-robin format with the top 12 teams will make it to Super Weekend 2.
Super Weekend 2 (Aug 18-20)
The top 12 teams from League Week 2 will face off against the top four teams from Super Weekend 1 in a tough battle. The stakes are high because the points earned during this phase will have a large impact on the Overall Leaderboard.
After Super Weekend 2, the top four teams on the overall standings will proceed to the BGMS Season 2 Grand Finals. Following that, teams ranked 5th to 20th will compete in the Playoffs. The bottom four teams (squads that ranked from 21-24) will be eliminated from the tournament.
Playoffs (Aug 22-23)
Playoffs will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of this August. This phase will feature 16 teams and we will get to see them battling for the final 12 spots in the reputed Grand Finals.
Grand Finals (Aug 25-27)
The top four teams from the League Stage and the top twelve from the Playoffs will compete in 12 challenging matches. The team with the most points at the end of the BGMS Season 2 will be crowned champion.
4) BGMS Season 2: List of All Invited and Qualified Teams .Details?
Ans) Blind Esports
Chemin Esports
Enigma Gaming
Team Entity
Gladiators Esports
Global Esports
Gods Reign
Lucknow Giants
Marcos Gaming
Medal Esports
Numen Esports
One Blade Esports
OR Esports
Orangutan Gaming
Revenant Esports
Spy Esports
Team 8-Bit
Godlike Esports
Team iNSANE
Soul Esports
Team XSpark
True Rippers
Velocity Gaming
VSG Esports
5) NODWIN Gaming and Star Sports announce BGMS season 2 with Rooter as digital streaming partner.Details?
Ans) Prominent esports firm NODWIN Gaming by Nazara Technologies has announced the second season of BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) with official broadcasting and streaming partners Star Sports and Rooter, respectively.
The second season will start from August 4 with 24 teams going head-to-head for a massive prize pool of Rs 2.1 crore. 14 teams out of the 24 are invited while the rest will be decided by Open Qualifiers.
Akshat Rathee, co-founder of NODWIN Gaming, said, “BGMS season 2 doubles down on our commitment to bringing the epitome of BGMI esports to the masses. We have a larger prize pool, larger participation base, and larger distribution with all our partners. We are sure that this year we will amaze you with the games, the production, and the passion only our community can bring. Remember to tune in with your family!”
Due to the success of BGMS season 1 with over 36 million TV viewers, the matches this season will be broadcast in Hindi, English, and Tamil on Star Sports network on TV. This is done in order to appeal to a broader audience and connect players from different backgrounds.
Sanjog Gupta, Head of Sports at Disney Star, said, “Esports is a rapidly emerging category, fueled by the growing gaming culture in India and the global acknowledgement of its status as a sport. The first season of the BGMI Masters’ series, in partnership with NODWIN Gaming, was positioned as the pinnacle tournament for the game in India and demonstrated the potential of a world-class esports competition staged at an elevated scale.”
“Over 36 million viewers tuned in for the first season on TV with more than 40% below the age of 21. Encouraged by the results, we believe that this endeavor – BGMI Masters – will excite the gaming community, drive wider acceptance for esports among non-gamers, and overall, engage a younger demographic on our platforms,” he added.
For people planning to watch the game online, NODWIN has partnered with Rooter as the digital streaming partner. Matches will be broadcast on Rooter’s website and can be accessed from any device. Notably, the digital broadcast of BGMS season 1 had crossed 100 million viewers.
Speaking on the partnership, Dipesh Agarwal, co-founder of Rooter, said, “NODWIN Gaming’s BGMI Masters Series has become the biggest and most loved esports IP in the country, and we are excited to be their exclusive digital streaming partner. From multi-platform distribution strength to sharp, tech-led content creation solutions, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of how Indians consume and engage with esports.”