BGMI’s annual national tournament is easily one of the most anticipated mobile esports events in South Asia, with millions of fans tuning in to watch their favorite teams battle for glory, bragging rights, and a massive prize pool. If you’ve been scrolling to catch up on the final results after missing the grand finals weekend, you’re not alone – thousands of fans were searching for who won BGMI Tournament 2024 as soon as the final match wrapped up. We’re breaking down not just the final standings, but all the wild upsets, standout plays, and behind-the-scenes details you won’t find in basic score recaps. Whether you’re a casual fan or an aspiring competitive player, there’s plenty of insight here to catch you up to speed.
Who Won BGMI Tournament 2024? Full Final Standings & Prize Split
The grand finals of the 2024 official BGMI national tournament ran for three days, with 16 of the best teams from across the country competing in 15 matches to claim the top spot. After a dramatic comeback on the final day, Team Soul took home the championship trophy, capping off a six-month roster rebuild that many fans doubted would pay off. They finished with a total of 187 points, including three chicken dinners in the final five matches, erasing a 40-point deficit they faced at the end of day two. That 22-point lead over second-place finisher Team XO is the largest final gap in BGMI national tournament history, making their win even more impressive.
The total prize pool for the 2024 tournament sat at ₹3 crore, with the majority of the pool allocated to the top 10 finishing teams. Team Soul took home ₹1.2 crore for their first-place finish, while Team XO earned ₹60 lakh for second, and defending 2023 champions Godlike Esports took home ₹35 lakh for third. The remaining prize money was split between the rest of the top 10 teams, plus individual award winners. Even teams that finished outside the top 10 walked away with a ₹5 lakh participation bonus, a new addition this year to support smaller rosters that qualify through open brackets.
Standout Performances That Defined the 2024 BGMI Tournament Finals
You can’t talk about this year’s tournament without highlighting the individual players who stepped up under immense pressure to carry their teams to strong finishes. Unsurprisingly, Team Soul’s star fragger Jonathan Amaral, better known just as Jonathan, took home the tournament MVP award, and for good reason. He racked up 32 total eliminations across the 15 grand final matches, including three 4-kill rounds in the final day that pushed Team Soul over the edge to win. Many long-time BGMI fans are already calling this the best individual performance in any major BGMI tournament to date, and it’s hard to argue with that take after watching his plays back.
It wasn’t just the winning team that had standout players, though. Team XO’s in-game leader ClutchGod lived up to his name, pulling off seven 1vX clutches across the tournament, including three 1v4s in the first two days that kept his team in the running for the top spot when they were struggling with placement points. Even underdog qualifier team Team Revenant had a standout rookie, 19-year-old Sid, who finished with 28 total kills, the third highest in the entire tournament, despite his team having no prior experience on a major stage.
The full list of individual award winners for the 2024 BGMI tournament includes:
All four of these players have already received offers from international BGMI teams for the upcoming global championship, so it’s safe to say we’ll be seeing a lot more of them in future tournaments.
Key Upsets That Shocked Fans During the Tournament
If you watched any of the 2024 BGMI tournament streams, you probably saw the constant stream of tweets from fans shocked at how many pre-tournament favorites were underperforming. The biggest surprise for most fans was the performance of defending champions Godlike Esports, who finished day one in 14th place with only 28 points, barely avoiding elimination before the final day. They managed to claw their way back to third place with consistent placement points on day three, but they never came close to the top spot, a far cry from their dominant 2023 win.
An even bigger upset was pre-tournament favorite Team Hydra finishing in 12th place, outside of the prize pool spots entirely. The team had won three smaller warm-up tournaments in the months leading up to the main event, so almost every analyst picked them to finish in the top three. Qualifier teams took four of the top 10 spots in the grand finals this year, which is a first for official BGMI tournaments, and a clear sign that the competitive scene is growing far beyond the small group of established teams that used to dominate every event.
I was watching the final day matches live with a group of friends, and the entire live chat went silent when Team Hydra got eliminated in the second last match. They needed a chicken dinner to jump into the top 10, but they got ambushed by Team Revenant just 10 minutes into the match, and their tournament run ended before they could even make it to the final circle. It was a disappointing end for their fans, but it was a huge moment for the underdog teams that worked their way up through open qualifiers.
What This Win Means for the Future of Competitive BGMI
Team Soul’s win is more than just a trophy and a big cash prize – it’s a validation of their risky roster swap last year. The team dropped two of their long-time members after a string of poor finishes in 2023, and received a lot of backlash from fans who thought the organization was making a mistake. This win silenced all those critics, and proved that sometimes shaking up a team’s dynamic is exactly what’s needed to get back to winning form.
As the national champions, Team Soul also automatically qualifies for the first ever BGMI Global Championship, which will be held later this year with teams from 12 different countries competing for a $1 million prize pool. They’ll be joined by Team XO and Godlike Esports as the three representatives from India, and fans are already optimistic that the Indian teams will perform well on the global stage.
BGMI esports is growing faster than any other mobile esports in South Asia right now, with this year’s tournament hitting a peak concurrent viewership of 8.2 million, a 30% increase from 2023. Tournament organizers have already announced that they will be doubling the number of open qualifier events next year, and adding a separate women’s tournament with a ₹50 lakh prize pool, opening up even more opportunities for players who want to go pro.
If you’re an aspiring BGMI player who wants to compete in next year’s tournament, now is the perfect time to start practicing. You don’t need top-tier gear to get started – a mid-range phone and a stable internet connection is enough to join local online qualifiers. The best way to prepare is to join a consistent team, practice your communication, and play in as many small amateur tournaments as you can to get used to the pressure of competitive play.
If you’ve been waiting for official confirmation of who won BGMI Tournament 2024, Team Soul’s dramatic comeback win will go down as one of the most memorable moments in BGMI esports history. Even if your favorite team didn’t take home the trophy this year, the level of play from both established and underdog teams shows that the competitive scene is only getting better, and next year’s tournament is sure to be even more exciting. If you want to improve your own gameplay to try and qualify for next year’s event, be sure to check out our other BGMI guides for tips on aim, positioning, and team communication that will help you level up your skills fast.