Following the successful conclusion of The Final Showdown BGMI event, Upthrust Esports introduces another high-stakes Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournament, The Patriot Cup. This eight-day event not only brings together 24 competitive teams but also features a lucrative prize pool of INR 8 Lakhs, along with special awards for standout individual and team performances.
Introduction to The Patriot Cup
The Patriot Cup, organized by Upthrust Esports, promises to be a battleground where strategies collide and skills are put to the ultimate test.
Qualification and Team Lineup
The tournament began with an open qualifier, where 512 teams battled for a spot in the Semi Finals. Out of these, the top 5 teams have now advanced to this crucial stage. The Semi Finals feature 24 teams, grouped into three sections, each containing 8 teams. These teams will play across four days, with each day consisting of six matches, ensuring an intense and action-packed tournament.
Participating teams in the Semi Finals are:
- Enigma Gaming
- IQOO Soul
- Team 8Bit
- Carnival Gaming
- Aerobotz Esports
- WSB Gaming
- AutoBotz Esports
- TWM Gaming
- Hydra Esports
- Global Esports
- Hyderabad Hydras
- Team Tamilas
- OR Esports
- Reckoning Esports
- Chemin Esports
- Aslaa Esports
- Orangutan
- Godlike Esports
- Revenant Esports
- Medal Esports
- Team XSpark
- Entity Gaming
- Gods Reign
- Team Joker
Tournament Schedule and Format
The matches are scheduled as follows:
- Match 1: Erangel (A vs B)
- Match 2: Miramar (A vs C)
- Match 3: Erangel (B vs C)
- Match 4: Miramar (A vs B)
- Match 5: Erangel (A vs C)
- Match 6: Miramar (B vs C)
Point System and Scoring
The Patriot Cup adopts a scoring system based on the PUBG Mobile Esports guidelines, with a unique twist. The team that secures the chicken dinner will receive 10 points, a change from the usual 15, with a descending point scale for lower ranks. Points will be awarded as follows:
- 1st: 10 points
- 2nd: 6 points
- 3rd: 5 points
- 4th: 4 points
- 5th: 3 points
- 6th-7th: 2 points
- 8th: 1 point
- 9th-16th: 0 points
- Each Finish: 1 point
Prize Pool Distribution
The Patriot Cup offers a substantial prize pool, with rewards allocated not just for team rankings but also for individual excellence. The distribution is as follows:
- Champion: INR 2.5 Lakhs
- Runner up: INR 1.5 Lakh
- 2nd Runner up: INR 1 Lakh
- 4th: INR 75,000
- 5th: INR 50,000
- 6th-8th: INR 25,000 each
- MVP: INR 50,000
- Most Chicken Dinners: INR 25,000
- Most Dominating Player: INR 25,000
Opportunity for Emerging Teams
This event is a golden opportunity for upcoming teams like TWM Gaming, Aslaa Esports, and Chemin Esports to demonstrate their skills against more seasoned squads, potentially marking their rise in the competitive BGMI scene.
