Nebula Esports have been crowned the champions of BGMS Season 5 after finishing the Grand Finals at the top of the standings with 210 points. The team held their position at the summit despite a difficult final day, completing a remarkable journey that began at the same tournament a year earlier.
Nebula entered the Grand Finals as one of the six teams competing for the championship and quickly established themselves as the team to beat. Their dominant performances across Day 1 and Day 2 created a significant points advantage, allowing them to withstand a difficult final day and still finish first.
Nebula Esports Finish on Top With 210 Points
After all 18 matches of the Grand Finals, Nebula Esports finished first with 210 points, recording four WWCDs, 116 finishes, 66 placement points and 28 bonus points.
Gladiators finished second with 189 points, while Orangutan took third place with 187 points.
| Pos. | Team | WWCD | Finishes | Pos. Pts. | Bonus Pts. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NBE | 4 | 116 | 66 | 28 | 210 |
| 2 | GDR | 4 | 114 | 62 | 13 | 189 |
| 3 | OG | 3 | 120 | 46 | 21 | 187 |
| 4 | RC | 1 | 93 | 57 | 20 | 170 |
| 5 | TAG | 1 | 90 | 43 | 30 | 163 |
| 6 | RGE | 1 | 82 | 58 | 13 | 153 |
| 7 | TT | 1 | 76 | 38 | 22 | 136 |
| 8 | SOUL | 1 | 79 | 29 | 28 | 136 |
| 9 | GENSHUNTERZ | 0 | 92 | 23 | 20 | 135 |
| 10 | RNTX | 1 | 85 | 18 | 27 | 131 |
| 11 | 8BIT | 1 | 74 | 28 | 34 | 126 |
| 12 | ELT | 0 | 78 | 28 | 14 | 120 |
| 13 | 7GOD | 0 | 65 | 25 | 26 | 116 |
| 14 | OR | 0 | 66 | 22 | 14 | 102 |
| 15 | WF | 0 | 67 | 18 | 8 | 93 |
| 16 | MYTH | 0 | 48 | 24 | 11 | 83 |
Nebula returned to the arena on the final day carrying a sizeable lead, but the opening matches did not produce the same level of performance that had defined the first two days.
From Challengers to Champions in One Year
The most significant part of Nebula’s victory is the timeline behind it.
A year ago, the team was still beginning its journey. The players were involved in the challenges and were working their way through the competitive structure before eventually establishing themselves at the highest level.
One year later, they returned to the same tournament and lifted the trophy.
That transformation became the defining storyline of the championship.
Aadi reflected on the journey by describing it as a “complete circle.” The team had been formed at the same tournament a year earlier, and exactly one year later, the same journey ended with Nebula becoming champions.
The progression from a team fighting to establish itself to a roster capable of dominating the Grand Finals represents the most striking element of their Season 5 campaign.
Orangutan’s International Journey Adds to the Season
Team Orangutan also remained part of the wider Indian esports storyline in 2026, having represented India at the Esports World Cup. Gaming News Lab’s existing coverage documents Orangutan’s EWC 2026 campaign, including its Group Stage run.
However, at the BGMS Season 5 Grand Finals, Orangutan finished third with 187 points, while Gladiators secured second place with 189.
The podium therefore featured three prominent teams, with Nebula ultimately separating themselves from the field after building the strongest overall campaign.
Individual Awards of BGMS 2026
GENSHUNTERZ was named the Most Valuable Player, while NEBULAKNOWME received the MVP of the Finals award.
The two awards highlighted individual contributions within a Grand Finals campaign that was ultimately won through collective consistency.
Nebula Esports Win ₹40 Lakh
As BGMS Season 5 champions, Nebula Esports take home ₹40,00,000.
Gladiators, who finished second, receive ₹15,00,000, while Orangutan’s third-place finish earns the team ₹6,00,000.
Final Prize Money
| Position | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | NBE | ₹40,00,000 |
| 2nd | GDR | ₹15,00,000 |
| 3rd | OG | ₹6,00,000 |
A year after the team began its journey at this tournament, Nebula returned to the same stage and finished it as champions. They dominated the opening two days, survived a difficult final day, remained at the top of the standings and eventually lifted the trophy with 210 points.
They did not wait for established stars to create their story. Instead, they built their own path through the competitive system, progressing from challengers to masters and, exactly one year later, to champions.
Nebula Esports are the BGMS Season 5 champions.
