BGMS Season 4 hits record viewership, tops esports title in 2025
The BGMI Masters Series Season 4 was held from 18 August to 14 September at the NODWIN Gaming Arena in New Delhi, K9 Esports finished first and produced steady results. Meanwhile, Team SouL achieved their first victory in Round 2 of the Grand Finals. The event’s top viewership reached 326,945 viewers. Viewer interest reflected the continued growth of esports in India.
BGMS Season 4
BGMI was banned in 2022, halting its growth in India’s esports scene. After the ban was lifted in 2023, players resumed competition, teams reassembled, and organisations renewed their involvement. BGMI had regained its position as India’s top mobile esport by 2024 and 2025. The Masters Series became its primary competitive event.
The BGMI Masters Series Season 4 took place from 18 August to 14 September 2025 at the NODWIN Gaming Arena in New Delhi. Featuring a prize pool of ₹1,43,20,000 ($163,920), the tournament included 24 invited teams and 4 teams that qualified through the BGMI Challengers Series. The event attracted attention both at the venue and through online viewership.
The group stages featured competitive matches, with underdog teams challenging top contenders. In the semi-finals, K9 Esports delivered strong performances and advanced to the final round. By the time the Grand Finals began, audience interest had significantly increased.
K9 Esports as unstoppable champions
The final three days of the tournament, held from 12 to 14 September, drew large crowds to the venue and generated enormous online viewership. Audience reactions at the arena were reflected across livestreams, creating a unified viewing experience. K9 Esports delivered the strongest performance in the tournament, securing three Winner Winner Chicken Dinners, the highest in the finals. They were the only team to score over 100 points and earned ₹56.8 lakh ($67,967) in prize money.
In addition to K9 Esports, several teams delivered notable performances. Round 2 of the Grand Finals was won by Team SouL. Throughout the event, Revenant XSpark played aggressively. Orangutan Gaming showed stability and sound judgement, while GodLike Esports persisted in competing as a well-established team.
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— NODWIN Gaming (@NodwinGaming) September 19, 2025
Audience and viewership records
According to Esports Charts, BGMS Season 4 received 10 million views on YouTube in Gujarati, Hindi, and English streams. During the finals, JioHotstar garnered more than 500,000 views. The highest simultaneous viewing was 326,945. Season 4 of the BGMI Masters Series had the fourth-highest peak concurrent viewing among events with competitive players. With a peak viewership of 318,710 for Season 3, both recent editions performed well. There are now 84 streaming channels, up from 10 the previous year, suggesting that the esports series is more widely distributed and accessible.
India’s growing esports scene
Mobile gaming remains a strong segment in India. Indian teams are competing in both domestic and international PUBG Mobile tournaments as a result of BGMI’s ongoing participation. Public opinion is being impacted by the rise of BGMI competitions.
Esports is increasingly viewed as a viable career option, supported by sponsorships, brand partnerships, and audience engagement. The sector faces potential regulatory challenges. However, continued innovation by organisers and sustained audience interest could support BGMI’s long-term development.
