Top five teams to watch out for in BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2025

The BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2025 will take place from October 31 to November 2 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Center in Delhi, India. Two teams from this tournament will secure spots in the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2025. The winner will directly qualify for the Gauntlet Stage, while the runner-up will advance to the Group Stage.

Eight teams from India, four from Japan, and four from South Korea are preparing to compete in BMIC 2025. Let’s take a look at the top five squads to watch out for in the tournament.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the opinions of the writer.

Top five teams to follow in BMIC 2025

5) K9 Esports

The Omega-led K9 Esports is one of the top teams to follow in the BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2025.

The Indian organization has had an amazing run so far this year, winning the BGMI Masters 2025 and finishing in the runner-up position at the BMSD 2025, where NinjaBoi was named the MVP. Squad members Slug and Beast also impressed in recent events.

4) Nongshim RedForce

South Korea’s Nongshim RedForce has had a phenomenal run in regional events this year, winning the PUBG Mobile Pro Series 2025 Season 0 and the Rivals Cup 2025 Season 1. The team also finished sixth in the Esports World Cup (PMWC) 2025.

Nongshim RedForce recently placed second in the Pro Series 2025 Season 2 and will look to maintain its form in the upcoming BMIC.

3) Orangutan

Orangutan recently lifted the BMSD 2025 trophy (Image via X/@orangutan_gg)

India’s Orangutan has lifted two major BGMI trophies in 2025: the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown (BMSD) and the iQOO Battlegrounds Series. The Aaru-led team has already acquired its seat in the Gauntlet Stage of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025.

Orangutan will aim to maintain its momentum in the BMIC and further boost its confidence ahead of the Global Championship.

2) Reject

Reject won PMJL Season 5 phase 2 (Image via X/@rc_reject)

Japan's Reject bagged an international title in 2024, winning the PUBG Mobile Global Open (PMGO), and placed second at the PUBG Mobile Esports World Cup (PMWC) 2024. The team's star player, Reiji, earned MVP honors in both events.

Reject recently emerged victorious in the PMJL Season 5 Phase 2, securing its place in the Group Stage of the PMGC 2025. The team aims to earn a direct spot in the Gauntlet Stage through the BMIC 2025.

1) Dplus

Dplus clinched the PUBG Mobile Global Championship title in 2024 (Image via X/@dpluskiaesports)

South Korea's Dplus won the PMGC 2024 title, with Nolbu emerging as the top individual performer in the Grand Finals. The defending champion has already qualified for the PMGC 2025 Group Stage, courtesy of its impressive performances in regional tournaments this year.

Dplus, who recently emerged victorious in the PUBG Mobile Pro Series South Korea, will look to win the BGMI International Cup and secure a direct spot in the Gauntlet Stage of the upcoming PMGC.

Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh