Lucknow’s Mohd Ayazuddin (IGN: Spark_XT) has successfully defended his BGMI Solo championship at the College Rivals Season 3 Grand Finale, held on March 23, 2026, in Mumbai. Alongside him, Sovereign Esports created history by winning the inaugural BGMI Squad title the first time the squad format was introduced in the tournament.
Who Won BGMI at College Rivals Season 3?
GMI Solo Winner: Mohd Ayazuddin (Spark_XT) Christian Degree College, Lucknow BGMI Solo Runner-Up: Akshat Yadav (SOspeed) Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata BGMI Squad Winner: Sovereign Esports BGMI Squad Runner-Up: 20P Official
Ayazuddin is the first player to defend the BGMI Solo title at College Rivals, having won the same crown in Season 2 as well.
What is College Rivals?
College Rivals is India’s largest collegiate esports tournament, organized by Ampverse DMI. Season 3 drew participation from over 85 colleges across the country. The total prize pool stood at ₹50 Lakhs, with a direct pathway offered to winners for entering tier-one professional esports.
The Season 3 finale featured competition across four titles BGMI Solo, BGMI Squad (new this season), Valorant, and EA FC 24.
How Did Ayazuddin Win BGMI Solo Again?
Ayazuddin described his performance as mentally demanding. He relied on focus and strategic gameplay to outlast the field, including a strong challenge from runner-up Akshat Yadav, who pushed aggressive plays in the final circles.
Defending a title in a collegiate format is significantly harder every opponent has watched your previous performance and prepares specifically to counter you. Ayazuddin’s win makes him the standout BGMI player in Indian collegiate esports right now.
Who Are Sovereign Esports?
Sovereign Esports became the first-ever BGMI Squad champions in College Rivals history, as Season 3 marked the debut of the squad format. They defeated 20P Official in the finale. The win establishes Sovereign Esports as a name to watch in Indian college-level BGMI competition.
Other Results from College Rivals S3 Finale
| Game | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI Solo | Mohd Ayazuddin (Spark_XT) | Akshat Yadav (SOspeed) |
| BGMI Squad | Sovereign Esports | 20P Official |
| Valorant | Parthiv Reddy (Hyderabad) | Rakshit Rao (Rajasthan) |
| EA FC 24 | Rohit Abraham (Kerala) | Aman Warsi |
Why College Rivals Matters for Indian Esports
College Rivals is one of the few structured platforms in India that offers students a clear pipeline from campus gaming to professional esports. The ₹50 Lakh prize pool and access to professional ecosystems make it meaningfully different from casual LAN events.
Ampverse DMI CEO Charlie Bailie has positioned it as a launchpad for players who want to convert gaming into a career not just a hobby. The Season 3 results validate that vision, with Ayazuddin now a two-time champion and Sovereign Esports writing their name into the format’s inaugural history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mohd Ayazuddin (Spark_XT) from Christian Degree College, Lucknow, won the BGMI Solo title at College Rivals S3 Finale on March 23, 2026.
Sovereign Esports won the inaugural BGMI Squad championship at College Rivals Season 3, defeating 20P Official in the final.
College Rivals Season 3 had a total prize pool of ₹50 Lakhs.
The finale was held in Mumbai on March 23, 2026.
Yes. Ayazuddin also won the BGMI Solo title at College Rivals Season 2, making him a two-time consecutive champion.
