Booyah Premier League 2026: Champions, Prize Money, And Awards

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Sumit Kushwaha
Sumit Kushwaha, is an Assistant Editor specialising in coverage of eSports and gaming. He tracks the latest developments by reporting around global events from the segment...
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The Booyah Premier League 2026 came to an exciting end on February 1. Nexterra Nawabs lifted the trophy after beating Bermuda Blasters by 27 runs in the final match. With this win, the team also took home the top prize of ₹8 lakh.

The star of the night was Pawan. He played a stunning knock, scoring 100 runs in just 35 balls. His powerful innings helped Nexterra Nawabs set a strong target and also earned him the MVP award for the final.

About the Booyah Premier League 2026

Garena hosted the BPL across two days, January 31 and February 1. The event was held just before the Free Fire Max India Cup 2026 Spring, which begins on February 7.

Many Free Fire Max players and popular creators took part in the league. Before the matches started, a player auction was held on January 10. Each of the six teams received ₹5 crore in virtual money to build their squads.

Prize Money and Awards

The league offered rewards for both team success and individual performance. Along with the main prize, players were also honored for runs, wickets, and match-winning efforts.

Here is a simple look at how the prize money was shared:

  • Champions: Nexterra Nawabs – ₹8 lakh
  • Red Cap (Most Runs): IGNITE – ₹25,000
  • Yellow Cap (Most Wickets): IGNITE – ₹25,000
  • MVP of the Series: IGNITE – ₹60,000
  • MVP of Each Match: ₹10,000

Several players received match MVP awards across the group stage, semifinals, and the final, with Pawan earning the last one for his big final performance.

How the Tournament Played Out

The six teams were split into two groups. The top two teams from each group moved into the semifinals.

  • Group A Top Teams: Bermuda Blasters and Peak Panthers
  • Group B Top Teams: Nexterra Nawabs and Alpine Aces

In the semifinals, Bermuda Blasters defeated Alpine Aces, while Nexterra Nawabs beat Peak Panthers. This set up a final clash between Nexterra Nawabs and Bermuda Blasters.

Final Match Highlights

Batting first, Nexterra Nawabs scored 151 runs for the loss of six wickets in 10 overs. Pawan’s century was the highlight of the innings and gave his team a strong lead.

Bermuda Blasters tried to chase the target but could only reach 124 runs with two wickets down. This meant Nexterra Nawabs won the match by 27 runs and became the BPL 2026 champions.

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