NODWIN Gaming, a leader in new-age youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, has announced that DreamHack India 2025, India’s largest digital festival, will return to Hyderabad this year as part of Hyderabad Comic Con 2025, one of the nation’s biggest pop culture celebration. The mega three-day event will take place from October 31 to November 2, 2025, giving fans the ultimate festival of gaming, comics, cosplay, and fandom culture under one roof. Adding to the excitement, DreamHack India celebrates its 6th anniversary this year, marking a milestone moment for India’s gaming community. DreamHack has become a staple of India’s esports and gaming calendar, featuring electrifying LAN tournaments, cosplay contests, tech expos, retro zones, meet & greets with leading streamers and creators, and its fan-favourite Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) zones. The BYOD zone remains one of DreamHack’s most iconic experiences. Here, attendees can bring their own PC, console, or mobile setup to game together across three days, surrounded by friends, creators, and fellow enthusiasts. For working professionals and college students, BYOD offers the perfect weekend gaming getaway, an immersive break from routine where you and your crew can compete, connect, and play nonstop in a true festival atmosphere. This year, fans will also have the option to rent a high-performance PC on site, making it easier than ever to jump straight into the action without carrying heavy equipment. Together, DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2025 will host an unparalleled lineup of activities, including: PAN FEST (BGMI) – An open-for-all BGMI competition with daily lobbies, giving every fan a chance to drop in solo or squad up with friends and battle it out live at the festival. KO Fight Night – DreamHack’s legendary fighting games tournament returns, featuring Tekken 8, Super Smash Bros, and Street Fighter VI. Expect intense 1v1 duels, dramatic comebacks, and electrifying rivalries. Chess at DreamHack – A battle of minds featuring Rapid and Blitz formats, where classic strategy meets DreamHack’s competitive stage, drawing in both seasoned players and curious fans. BYOD Tournaments – The heart of DreamHack, where fans can bring their own PCs, consoles, or mobiles (or rent one on-site) to game non-stop across three days with friends, communities, and creators. Retro & Board Games Zone – A nostalgia-packed zone featuring classics like Contra, Pac-Man, and Tetris alongside all-time board game favourites like Monopoly, Carrom, and Ludo for fans looking for a fun, casual break. Speaking on the announcement, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said: “Over the past six years, our partnership with DreamHack has built some of India’s most iconic gaming moments, and blending it with Comic Con has created a one-of-a-kind celebration where gaming meets pop culture. Hyderabad’s fans have always brought unmatched energy, and last year’s three-day format proved just how powerful this fusion can be. This October, we’re coming back bigger and bolder than ever with everything from comic book launches, spectacular cosplay showcases, music and comedy performances, and geeky shopping to esports tournaments, chess, retro, and tabletop games, all under one roof.” Shefali Johnson, CEO, Comic Con India, added: “What makes Hyderabad Comic Con truly magical is how it brings every kind of fan under one roof, from cosplay enthusiasts and comic collectors to gamers and creators. Last year, over 40,000 fans cheered as Wagh Suyog was crowned champion in both the Blitz and Rapid Chess formats, a perfect example of how competition, creativity, and community thrive together here. This year, by joining forces with DreamHack once again, we’re taking that spirit to the next level. Fans can look forward to three unforgettable days where pop culture, gaming, and fandom collide like never before.” Comic Con India has been the nation’s definitive pop culture destination for over a decade, bringing together comics, anime, movies, television, and cosplay in five major cities. This year, Hyderabad Comic Con returns earlier than ever with more experiences, more fandom, and more entertainment than before. Tickets for DreamHack x Hyderabad Comic Con 2025 are now live on District App, official DreamHack and Comic Con India websites.

The tickets for the highly anticipated BGMI Showdown 2025, taking place in Hyderabad from September 18 to October 12, 2025, go live on September 18 exclusively on the Swiggy Scenes platform. Fans eager to witness the intense LAN battles between 48 top Indian BGMI teams can secure their passes to the Tesseract Arena to experience the thrill of the tournament live. This event promises a massive ₹1 crore prize pool and acts as a qualifier for the prestigious PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025, making it a landmark esports event in India. BGMI Showdown 2025 Ticket Details Tournament Overview The BGMI Showdown 2025 is Krafton India’s third major event of the year, featuring a thrilling battle among 48 teams divided into Upper and Lower Brackets. The competition includes multiple stages, culminating in grand finals that will determine the team to directly qualify for PMGC 2025. Alongside the immense prize money, the winner also claims a coveted place on the global PUBG Mobile stage. How to Book Tickets Interested fans can follow these simple steps to book their BGMI Showdown 2025 tickets: Why Attend BGMI Showdown 2025? Stay tuned for more updates as the event kicks off and detailed schedules are announced. The BGMI Showdown 2025 promises to be a landmark moment in Indian esports, bringing the community together for an unforgettable live experience.

Krafton India has officially announced the BGMI International Cup 2025, aka BMIC 2025, a highly anticipated offline LAN tournament set to take place from October 31 to November 2, 2025. The event will bring together India’s best BGMI teams competing against international squads from Korea and Japan, showcasing top-level mobile esports competition. BGMI International Cup 2025 Taking Place In Delhi The BMIC 2025 will feature the top 8 teams from the BGMI Showdown 2025, battling alongside 8 elite international teams. With a prize pool of ₹1 crore and two direct qualification slots for the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025 on the line, this tournament represents a major step forward in India’s esports journey. This international LAN event follows the precedent set by the BGMI India-Korea Invitational held in 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. That tournament was a key moment for Indian esports, bringing Indian and Korean teams together in a high-stakes competition in front of a live audience. The success of that event laid the groundwork for hosting bigger international competitions within India’s growing esports ecosystem. What Fans Can Expect in BMIC 2025 The BGMI International Cup promises exhilarating live esports action, giving fans the opportunity to witness world-class BGMI gameplay on Indian soil. It also highlights Krafton’s vision to establish India as a significant global hub for competitive mobile gaming and create pathways for Indian players to shine on international stages. With this event, India continues to strengthen its position in global esports, offering players and fans alike a thrilling, prestigious tournament experience. As BGMI’s competitive scene grows, the International Cup 2025 is set to be a landmark occasion reflecting the country’s passion and capability for world-class esports competition.

KRAFTON India has officially revealed the 48 teams selected to compete in the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) Showdown 2025 (BMSD) -the definitive battleground for India’s top esports squads. Kicking off on September 18, the month-long competition will conclude with the Grand Finals from October 10–12, where one team will take home a ₹1 Crore prize and earn a direct slot at the Global Championship. In addition to the ultimate prize, the Top 8 teams from the BMSD will also qualify for the BGMI International Cup, reinforcing the tournament’s status as a launchpad for global contention. BGMI Showdown 2025: Upper Bracket and Lower Bracket Teams The 48 teams have been seeded into two key phases – Lower Bracket and Upper Bracket – with matches structured in a studio-format round robin across the initial stages. Below is the breakdown of the participating squads by phase: Lower Bracket Round Teams (September 18–21) Teams compete in 3 groups of 8; Top 12 advance to Quarter Finals. S.No Team Name 1 Team versatile 2 Blitz Esports 3 GRAVITY ESPORTS 4 Phoenix Esports 5 Vasista Esports 6 RIDER ESPORT 7 StreamO 8 Team Altitude 9 iQOO Revenant Xspark 10 iQOO Team Tamilas 11 GLITCHxREBORN 12 GENxFM ESPORTS 13 TWOB 14 Team Insane Esports 15 2oP OFFICIAL 16 ALIBABA RAIDERS 17 SINEWY ESPORTS 18 mysterious4 Esports 19 Troy Tamilan eSports 20 WHITE WALKERS 21 Madkings 22 Nebula Esports 23 Autobotz Esports 24 Wyld Fangs Upper Bracket Round Teams (September 22–25) Top 12 go directly to Semi Finals; Bottom 12 move to Quarter Finals. S.No Team Name 25 Hero Xtreme Godlike 26 iQOO ORANGUTAN 27 Infinix TrueRippers 28 Likitha Esports 29 Gods Omen 30 Team AX 31 myG Los Hermanos 32 iQOO8BIT 33 Marcos Gaming 34 4TR Official 35 OnePlus Gods Reign 36 OnePlus K9 Esports 37 Victores Sumus 38 EVOX ESPORTS 39 iQOO RECKONING ESPORTS 40 OnePlus Cincinnati Kids 41 MEDAL ESPORTS 42 GENESIS ESPORTS 43 iQOOSOUL 44 FS eSports 45 NoNx Esports 46 First Curiosity 47 META NINZA 48 BotArmyEsports Tournament Progression Overview BMSD 2025 reaffirms Krafton India’s commitment to building a transparent, merit-based pathway for Indian gamers to compete and thrive on the world stage. With high stakes and even higher expectations, the showdown is set to become a defining moment in Indian esports history.

The BGMI Showdown 2025 is scheduled to commence on September 18, featuring a total of 48 teams drawn from BGIS, BMPS, and other approved third-party tournaments. The grand finals will be held as an offline LAN event in Hyderabad from October 10 to 12. This tournament offers a prestigious prize pool of INR 1 Crore and the winning team will earn the chance to represent India at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025. BGMI Showdown 2025 Prize Pool Distribution Here is the prize breakdown for BGMI Showdown 2025: The tournament format involves multiple stages: the Lower Bracket round from September 18 to 21, the Upper Bracket round from September 22 to 25, followed by Quarter Finals from September 26 to 29. The Semi Finals will occur between October 4 and 7, with the Survival Stage on October 8 and 9. Ultimately, the Grand Finals will bring together 16 teams (8 qualifiers from the Semi Finals and 8 from the Survival Stage) for a total of 18 matches to determine the champion.