The BGMI teams have self-organized to create a series of new rules that they want to implement with third-party tournament organizers, enhancing the competition for both players and fans. With the 2024 BGMI season expected to be jam-packed, featuring numerous weekly tournaments, these rules aim to help players strike a balance between competition and rest. Here's a summary of the leading proposals:

 

1. Mondays as Rest Days: BGMI teams suggest declaring Mondays a universal day off, ensuring no games or tournaments are played. This move aims to prevent burnout among players and increase the quality of multi-day tournaments.

2. Freedom for POV and Watchparty Streams: The proposal allows fans to freely stream their point of view (POV) until the semifinals are reached, improving fan engagement and allowing a closer connection to the action.

3. Tournament Days—Prize Pool Structure: The teams recommend a structure where the number of days a tournament lasts is directly linked to the prize pool, creating a balanced approach to both scheduling and rewards. The duration distribution suggested is as follows:

  • 5 Lakhs Prize Pool: Lasts 6 to 7 days
  • 10 to 15 Lakhs Prize Pool: Lasts 10 to 12 days
  • 20 to 25 Lakhs Prize Pool: Lasts 15 to 17 days

This plan also includes dedicated days for quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, ensuring the tournament remains engaging for fans and manageable for players.

4. Prize Pool Distribution within 90 Days: To uphold transparency and trust, the teams emphasize that prize money should be distributed within 90 days following the tournament, highlighting the importance of timely financial settlements.

5. Match Schedule and Format: The quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals will feature 5 matches each day. This strategy is designed to perfectly blend the competitive fervor with the players’ capacity to withstand the rigors of the game.

6. Tournament Timing: Scheduled from 12 PM to 9 PM, the timetable includes a well-timed lunch break, ensuring participants have the opportunity to relax and refuel midday.

 

These initiatives represent a concerted effort by various BGMI teams to refine the competitive sphere, aiming to cultivate a gaming environment that's both more sustainable and accommodating for players. The anticipation now lies in how third-party tournament organizers will react to these proposals, and if these forward-thinking standards will be implemented in future BGMI tournaments.