Champion’s ascent: Team Soul clinches top spot at BGMS Season 3

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals concluded at the NODWIN Gaming Arena in Delhi NCR, with Team Soul emerging as the champions. This event, which has become a landmark in the eSports calendar, was broadcast live across multiple platforms including Star Sports, YouTube, and Loco, captivating audiences in Hindi, English, and Tamil.

Broadcasting Highlights

The finals featured engaging commentary from renowned personalities such as Fyxs (Amrit Gourav), KRaT (Mannu Karki), and Ocean (Ocean Sharma), who added excitement and expert insights throughout the event.

Sponsorship and Partnerships

This year’s tournament was backed by prominent sponsors like Star Sports, Garnier Men, TVS Raider, Philips OneBlade, and Red Bull. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was the official device of the tournament, ensuring smooth gameplay for all participants. Other partners included Crunchyroll and NODWIN Gaming, which helped elevate the event’s production quality.

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Winners and Prize Distribution

Team Soul took the championship title and a substantial cash prize of ₹55 lakh, further solidifying their position as one of India’s most successful eSports organizations. Entity Gaming secured the second spot, taking home ₹15 lakh, while Team Tamilas earned ₹7.5 lakh for their third-place finish.

The total prize pool for BGMS Season 3 was ₹1 crore, distributed among the top-performing teams:

– Team Soul: ₹55 lakh
– Entity Gaming: ₹15 lakh
– Team Tamilas: ₹7.5 lakh
– Carnival Gaming: ₹3.5 lakh
– Orangutan Gaming: ₹2.5 lakh
– Gods Reign: ₹2 lakh
– CarpeDiem: ₹1.75 lakh
– Team GodLike: ₹1.75 lakh
– Team XSpark: ₹1.5 lakh
– Reckoning Esports: ₹1.5 lakh

MVP Award

AKop from Orangutan Gaming was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, earning ₹1 lakh for his exceptional individual performance, showcasing skill and strategy that captivated fans and analysts alike.

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Tournament Overview

The BGMS Season 3 featured 24 teams, with 20 receiving direct invitations. The top 16 teams battled fiercely in the Grand Finals held from August 9 to 11, 2024. Carnival Gaming and Orangutan Gaming also delivered notable performances, finishing in fourth and fifth places, respectively.

Conclusion

BGMS Season 3 has set new standards for eSports in India, with Team Soul leading the charge as champions. Their victory not only adds to their impressive legacy but also inspires the next generation of gamers in the country. As eSports continues to grow, events like BGMS are paving the way for India to become a global powerhouse in competitive gaming.