KRAFTON’s Battlin Open Season 1 is set to welcome thousands of aspiring BGMI competitors, with the tournament concluding on November 29, 2026, when 16 teams compete in the grand finale. More detailed reporting has now clarified how teams progress through its two tracks, including the route from open qualifiers to a 32-team competition.
Track 1 runs from November 2 to 23, with four teams advancing to Track 2. From November 24, the four qualifying teams will face 28 invited squads in Track 2, with only the top 16 progressing to the championship finale.
The competition carries ₹20 lakh in total prize money, but the rewards are not identical across the two tracks. The Track 1 winner earns a Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) qualification slot, while Track 2 determines the Battlin Open champion.
Latest status — October 24, 2026: Registrations are open until November 1. The tournament has not started, so official match results, team rankings and the points table are not yet available.
Battlin Open Season 1 Schedule and Important Dates
The tournament runs across most of November, with its opening track giving eligible teams an opportunity to compete before the invited squads enter.
| Stage | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registration deadline | November 1, 2026 | Published closing date |
| Track 1 | November 2–23 | Open competition |
| Track 1 qualification | By November 23 | Top four advance to Track 2 |
| Track 2 | November 24–29 | 32 teams compete |
| Track 2 Finale | November 29 | Top 16 compete for the championship |
The confirmed date ranges are useful for planning, although they do not amount to a complete match calendar.
Individual lobby timings, daily match counts and map rotations have not been established in the public announcements reviewed for this article. Teams should rely on their assigned schedule inside Battlin rather than assume that every day in the tournament window will feature their matches.
Battlin Open Season 1 Format: How the Two Tracks Work
Battlin Open uses a format that gives emerging competitors an entry route while reserving part of its later competition for invited teams.
Track 1: Open Competition and BGIS Qualification
Track 1 is scheduled to run from November 2 through November 23, giving registered teams an opportunity to compete for a place in the next stage. It is intended for eligible teams entering through the open registration process, without requiring an invitation or previous professional tournament record.
KRAFTON announced more than 5,000 available registration slots for the opening season. That figure describes tournament capacity, not a confirmed count of participating teams.
There are two important outcomes from Track 1:
- The winning team earns a qualification slot in BGIS and competes for prizes from Track 1’s ₹5 lakh pool.
- The top four teams progress to Track 2, where they meet invited opposition.
Those rewards should not be confused. Finishing among the top four is enough to reach Track 2, but the announced BGIS qualification opportunity is specifically tied to winning Track 1.
The full BGIS entry-stage details have not been publicly specified. For a closer look at the qualification pathway, read our guide to qualifying for BGIS 2027.
Track 2: 32 Teams Compete for the Battlin Open Title
Track 2 is scheduled from November 24 to 29.
Published tournament coverage describes the field as 32 teams: 28 invited squads and four qualifiers from Track 1.
Only the top 16 teams, ranked by their points, will advance to the November 29 finale.
The structure creates a meaningful second challenge for open qualifiers. Qualifying for Track 2 puts a team alongside the invited competitors, but it must still perform well enough to secure one of the 16 grand finale spots.
Track 2 carries a ₹15 lakh prize pool, three times the amount allocated to Track 1. Its final determines the first Battlin Open champion.
Battlin Open Season 1 Participating Teams
The number of teams in Track 2 is known, but a complete verified list of the participating organisations and squads was not available in the public sources reviewed on October 24.
| Team category | Number of teams | Current status |
|---|---|---|
| Track 2 invited teams | 28 | Individual names not yet verified |
| Track 1 qualifiers | 4 | Determined by Track 1 results |
| Total Track 2 teams | 32 | Final lineup pending |
| Track 2 finalists | 16 | Determined by points |
Announcing 28 invitations is not the same as publishing the names of the invited organisations.
Until KRAFTON provides an authoritative roster, listing familiar BGMI teams as participants would be speculation.
For Track 1, the final participant count and group assignments also need to be confirmed through official tournament records.
Battlin Open Season 1 Points Table and Standings
Points table status: Not available — tournament starts November 2, 2026.
With the opening matches still ahead, the standings remain empty. Team rankings, elimination counts and total points will become available once official results are published.
The standings can be presented using the following format once official results are released:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Placement points | Elimination points | Total points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Awaiting official results | — | — | — | — |
This is a reporting layout, not an official Battlin scoring breakdown.
The announced Track 2 structure confirms that points will determine which 16 teams reach the finale. However, the exact placement scoring, elimination points, tiebreakers and whether stage totals carry forward must be checked against the published tournament rulebook.
It would be misleading to import a scoring system from another BGMI event without confirming that Battlin Open uses the same rules.
Track 1 Standings
Track 1 will determine the winning BGIS-qualifying squad and the four teams advancing into Track 2.
Current result: Competition not started.
Track 2 Standings
The 32 participating teams will compete for places in the 16-team finale.
Current result: Teams and rankings pending.
Grand Finals Points Table
The championship finale takes place on November 29.
Current result: Finalists and championship standings pending.
Battlin Open Season 1 Results and Winners
No Battlin Open Season 1 matches have been completed as of October 24, 2026.
| Result | Current status |
|---|---|
| Track 1 winner | To be determined |
| BGIS qualifying team | To be determined |
| Four Track 2 qualifiers | To be determined |
| 16 Grand Finalists | To be determined |
| Battlin Open Season 1 champion | To be determined |
The first major result to follow will be the outcome of Track 1. That stage determines both the BGIS qualification reward and the four open-qualifier places in Track 2.
The November 29 finale will settle a different question: which of the 16 finalists becomes the first Battlin Open champion?
Battlin Open Season 1 Prize Pool
KRAFTON has allocated ₹20,00,000 across both tracks.
| Competition | Prize pool | Additional reward |
|---|---|---|
| Track 1 | ₹5,00,000 | BGIS slot for the winner |
| Track 2 | ₹15,00,000 | Battlin Open champion title |
| Total | ₹20,00,000 |
The combined ₹20 lakh amount is not a single winner’s payout. The ₹5 lakh allocated to Track 1 forms its overall prize pool, rather than an amount automatically awarded in full to the winning team.
An individual placement-wise payout breakdown was not established in the public announcements reviewed here.
KRAFTON says the Battlin platform displays reward conditions and payment timelines, with disbursement handled through the platform. Participants should inspect the event-specific conditions before entering.
For registration dates, rewards and other entry information, our earlier Battlin Open Season 1 registration coverage provides additional background.
Where to Check Battlin Open Match Timings and Official Results
KRAFTON’s Battlin application is the most direct place to check tournament-specific information.
The official app description confirms support for schedules, room details, group standings, match updates and final results.
Players can use it to review their registration, follow their assigned matches and check their standing once competition begins.
Official Android application: Battlin: Gaming Tournaments on Google Play
Make sure the publisher is listed as KRAFTON, Inc.
For help installing the application, creating a squad or joining competitions, see our Battlin Android and iPhone setup guide.
A dedicated, publicly confirmed livestream schedule for Battlin Open Season 1 was not established in the sources reviewed. Broadcast channels and viewing times should therefore be treated as pending until officially announced.
Why the Track 1 Results May Matter More Than the Prize Money
The most interesting part of Battlin Open’s structure is not simply that it offers ₹20 lakh.
Track 1 gives an eligible squad a chance to earn a BGIS qualification place through an open tournament.
For established organisations, an invitation to a 32-team competition provides another competitive appearance. For less experienced teams, the opportunity to progress through open competition offers a different form of recognition.
The decisive test will come when the matches begin.
Clear schedules, transparent standings, consistent rule enforcement and accurate results will determine how useful the platform becomes for participants.
Until then, the central dates are settled: Track 1 begins November 2, Track 2 begins November 24, and the championship finale is scheduled for November 29.
Information last checked: October 24, 2026. Results, participant lists and detailed match schedules remain subject to future official publication.
Trusted Sources
- KRAFTON India — Battlin Official Launch Announcement (via PTI, October 17, 2026)https://m.thewire.in/article/ptiprnews/krafton-introduces-battlin-to-unify-competitive-gaming-in-india-tournament-discovery-hosting-and-transparent-rewards-on-one-platform
- KRAFTON — Official Battlin Google Play Listinghttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.battlin.arena
- Fossbytes — Battlin Open Season 1 Tournament Format (October 23, 2026)https://fossbytes.com/battlin-open-season-1-teams-can-win-a-bgis-slot-before-registrations-begin/
- TechnoSports — Battlin Open Schedule and Qualification Structure (October 21, 2026)https://technosports.co.in/kraftons-battlin-announces-first-bgmi-tournament/
- TalkEsport — KRAFTON India Battlin Presentation and BGIS 2027 Qualification (October 16, 2026)https://www.talkesport.com/mobile-gaming/bgmi/krafton-india-unveils-battlin-esports-app-with-inr-20-lakh-tournament-and-bgis-2027-slot/
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