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Infinix GT PowerPlay returns with season 2 featuring BGMI

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Tahir Bhat

Infinix has announced the return of the GT PowerPlay Esports Tournament – Season 2, one of India’s largest open-entry BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) competitions. With a total prize pool of Rs 1 lakh and over 1,000 teams expected to participate, the tournament aims to strengthen India’s grassroots esports ecosystem by providing a platform for emerging gaming talent.

The first season of GT PowerPlay saw participation from over 5,000 players and featured top gaming influencers such as Smitha Plays, Gigga, Lapid, Mastizone Gaming, and Mayur Gaming. Season 2 is set to expand on this success, offering new players an opportunity to compete at the highest level without rank or experience restrictions.

The tournament will be managed by Glazer Games, which will handle logistics and ensure fair play throughout the event. The competition will feature multiple stages, including qualifiers, playoffs, and a grand finale. Matches will be streamed live, allowing the growing community of mobile gaming enthusiasts to follow the action in real-time.

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Anish Kapoor, CEO of Infinix India, highlighted the company’s focus on supporting the gaming community. “Mobile gaming is at the heart of digital entertainment today, and Infinix is proud to support aspiring gamers with cutting-edge technology and opportunities that bring them closer to their dreams,” he said. Infinix’s growing gaming ecosystem includes devices like the GT 20 Pro and GT Book, along with initiatives like GT PowerPlay to support the professional growth of emerging players.

Infinix will engage with its growing Discord community of over 29,000 members for live updates, strategy discussions, and behind-the-scenes content. Top influencers and content creators will also provide match analysis and insights to keep viewers engaged.

Importance of BGMI in Indian Esports

BGMI remains one of the most popular mobile games in India, and tournaments like GT PowerPlay provide aspiring players with a platform to break into the competitive scene. As mobile esports continue to grow, GT PowerPlay Season 2 is expected to become a key event in India’s expanding esports calendar.

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Key Dates

5th March – Registrations open

11th March – Registrations close

17th February – Influencer Round

18th February – Finale Day 1

19th February – Finale Day 2

Tahir Bhat

Tahir is the Chief Sub-Editor at Patriot and hails from north Kashmir's Kupwara district. He holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir. His previous stints in the field of journalism over the past eight years include serving as online editor at Kashmir Life, where he covered a range of political and human-interest stories. At Patriot, he has expanded his focus to encompass the lifestyle and arts scene in Delhi, even as he has taken on additional responsibilities at the desk. If there’s news about Kashmir in Delhi, Tahir is the person to turn to for perspective and reportage. Outside of journalism, he loves travelling and exploring new places.

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