iQOO has announced its largest-ever esports tournament — the iQOO Battlegrounds Series — a high-octane BGMI showdown executed by NODWIN Gaming.
Kicking off on 21st July, the tournament promises a dynamic mix of professional gameplay and community participation, all competing for a prize pool of Rs 1 crore.
The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is set to follow a hybrid format, with qualifiers beginning 21 July featuring the top 31 teams from across the country, along with the winner of the iQOO Community Cup. This initiative reflects iQOO’s commitment to nurturing emerging esports talent and offering aspiring athletes a pathway to top-tier competition.
The tournament will culminate in a grand, live LAN finale from 8 August to 10 August, showcasing the very best of BGMI action on a national stage.
iQOO CEO Nipun Marya commented, “At iQOO, we believe the future of gaming lies in building meaningful opportunities for the esports community. The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is not just a tournament—it’s our flagship gaming IP, designed to bring the best teams in India to the grand stage. This initiative further reinforces iQOO’s identity as a performance-driven brand rooted in innovation and technology, with esports serving as the perfect confluence of both. We’re excited to support India’s top gaming talent by providing a platform that celebrates skill, passion, and ambition. With this, we aim to elevate India’s esports ecosystem to the next level.”
With mobile gaming now a key benchmark of smartphone performance, iQOO has carved a distinct identity within the gaming community. Since its inception in 2020, the brand has consistently supported esports and continues to strengthen its position as a core enabler of the gaming ecosystem in India.
NODWIN Gaming co-founder and managing director Akshat Rathee added, “This collaboration is a convergence of performance-driven innovation, grassroots talent development, and world-class tournament execution. To us, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series is more than just another event, it’s a step forward in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact esports ecosystem in India which we always thrive for. We’re proud to work alongside iQOO in building something that not only captures the competitive spirit and rising potential of Indian esports, but provides it an impetus”
