The Launch Party for Battlegrounds Mobile India has set a record as the most viewed tournament in the game's esports history. Held on July 8 and 9, 2025, the event drew a peak viewership of 537,849 concurrent viewers. This two-day competition marked the game's return after a ban period and featured a prize pool of 600,000 INR.
Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), the Indian version of PUBG Mobile, has built a massive esports following since its 2021 launch. The Launch Party event, organized to celebrate the game's relaunch, achieved unprecedented attention with 1,962,563 total hours watched. This viewership surpassed other major tournaments, including the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2024, which peaked at 493,980 viewers.
The event's success highlights BGMI's cultural impact in India, where it sparked the mobile esports revolution. As noted in rankings based on data from Echarts, the Launch Party topped lists for peak and total viewership. It outperformed events like the iQOO Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2021, which had 460,034 peak viewers during its run from December 2021 to January 2022.
Future tournaments, such as BGIS 2026, promise even larger prize pools and international participation, potentially elevating viewership further. India's return to global competitions, including slots to events like the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC), underscores the growing stakes. With millions tuning in annually, BGMI esports continues to engage fans through high-stakes matches and rising stars.