The Grind will take place from the 17th January 2026 to 1st February 2026 where 64 invited teams will be divided into 4 groups. Each group will play 24 matches. The stage will run for 4 weeks. Teams will qualify for BGIS 2026 through the following process:
i. Week 1 (Group D): The top 8 teams from Group D, based on overall standings, will advance to Round 2. The remaining 8 teams will move to Round 1.
ii. Week 2 (Group C): The top 8 teams from Group C, based on overall standings, will advance to Round 3. The remaining 8 teams will move to Round 2.
iii. Week 3 (Group B): The top 8 teams from Group B, based on overall standings, will advance to Round 4. The remaining 8 teams will move to Round 3.
iv. Week 4 (Group A): The top 8 teams from Group A, based on overall standings, will advance to the Quarterfinals. The remaining 8 teams will move to Round 4.
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