The highly anticipated BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3 is set to begin on July 19, 2024, featuring 24 elite clubs. This three-week-long tournament promises to deliver exhilarating action and will be streamed live on Nodwin Gaming’s YouTube channel and televised on the Star Sports Network from 7 PM IST. The third edition introduces a revamped format and unique rules designed to heighten the excitement for fans and participants alike.
BGMS Season 3: Format and Dates
The BGMS Season 3 will unfold over four stages: Opening Week, League Week, Playoffs, and Finals. Here is a detailed breakdown of each stage:
Opening Week: July 19 to 21 The tournament begins with 24 teams competing over three days. Each team will participate in four out of six matches. The top 18 teams will advance to the League Week, while two additional teams will be selected through fan voting, making a total of 20 teams for the next stage.
League Week: July 22 to August 4 League Week features 20 teams, including the two fan-favourites. This stage is divided into two phases: Survival and Domination. Matches will be held daily, with three matches scheduled for Sundays. The top four teams from the overall standings will secure their spots in the BGMS Grand Finals. Teams ranked fifth to twentieth will proceed to the Playoffs.
Playoffs: August 6 and 7 During the two-day Playoffs, the 16 teams will compete in six matches. The top 12 teams will qualify for the Finals, while the bottom eight will be eliminated from BGMS Season 3.
Grand Finals: August 9 to 11 The Grand Finals will see the top 16 teams (four from League Week and twelve from the Playoffs) battling it out over nine games across three days to determine the ultimate champion of BGMS Season 3.
New Features for BGMS Season 3
BGMS Season 3 introduces several exciting features to enhance gameplay and viewer engagement:
Powerplay Returning from Season 2, this feature rewards double points for each finish achieved in the first circle of each match, encouraging aggressive play from the start.
Impact Player For the first time, the in-game leader will randomly select an Impact Player, who will earn double points for each finish, adding a strategic element to the game.
Bounty Debuting this season, the top four teams based on the standings of the League Week’s first match will carry a bounty. In subsequent matches, the top four overall teams will carry a bounty, with ten bounty points awarded for wiping out an entire squad.
Where to Watch BGMS Season 3
Fans can catch all the BGMS Season 3 action on Star Sports 2 (HD & SD) in English and Star Sports First in Hindi. Additionally, viewers can switch to Tamil and Hindi commentary on SS2 using the blue button. The tournament will also be streamed on Star Sports and Nodwin Gaming’s YouTube channels, ensuring broad accessibility.
Fan Engagement: Play with the Masters
A unique fan engagement initiative, ‘Play with the Masters,’ allows BGMI enthusiasts to play directly with top gamers featured in BGMS. This exciting feature, introduced by Star Sports and Nodwin Gaming, encourages fans to follow their social handles and tune into the BGMS broadcast for participation updates.
The BGMI Masters Series Season 3 is set to be an action-packed event, with new features and a dynamic format ensuring thrilling competition. Don’t miss out on the excitement starting July 19, 2024.
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