BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3 complete format explained
The BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3 is all set to be played from July 19, 2024. The organiser has already confirmed the third edition's 24 participating clubs, along with its format and dates. This three-week-long tournament will be streamed live on the Nodwin Gaming’s YouTube channel and will also be televised on the Star Sports Network from 7 pm IST.
The BGMS Season 3 format is quite different than its previous two editions. The organiser has implemented several unique rules that will create more excitement among fans as well as the participants. A 10-point system will be used in this entire BGMI event.
BGMS Season 3 format and dates
The third edition will be played in four stages - Opening Week, League Week, Playoffs, and Finals. Here is the detail format for the upcoming BGMI Masters Series Season 3:
Opening Week - July 19 to 21
The initial stage will be played across three days and will feature a total of 24 BGMI teams. A total of six matches will take place, where each team will play four. The top 18 teams from the overall standings will qualify for the League Week. Additionally, two of the bottom six rosters for the League Week will be chosen by fan voting.
League Week - July 22 to August 4
The League Week will consist of 20 teams, including two fan-favorites. This stage has been divided into two phases - Survival and Domination. Two matches will be held each day, except for Sunday, which will have three matches.
The top four teams from the overall standings of the League Week will advance to the BGMS Grand Finals, while the fifth to 20th ranked teams will move to the Playoffs.
Playoffs - August 6 and 7
The two-day Playoffs will feature six matches with the top 12 teams qualifying for the Finals. Meanwhile, the bottom eight will be eliminated from the BGMS Season 3.
Grand Finals - August 9 to 11
A total of 16 teams (four from League and 12 from Playoffs) will collide against each other in the three-day Finals. A total of nine games will be played there.
Unique rules for some BGMS Season 3 stages
Bounty System
This rule will only be implemented during the League Week. The top four teams of the first match will carry a Bounty in the next match. Based on the overall standings, the top four will then carry a Bounty in the subsequent match. If a roster eliminates all players of a Bounty team, then they will be awarded the 10 bounty points.
Impact Player
This rule will be used on weekends of the League Week. Each team’s captain will do random draw and select a player from their lineup. Each kill by the chosen player will be counted as two points.
Power-play duration
It will be applicable in all matches of the BGMS Season 3. Each kill during the first zone will be rewarded with two points. The participants will try to play aggressively in the initial circle due to this rule.