Qualifier rounds begin July 21; grand LAN finale to be held in Delhi from August 8–10
New Delhi, July 16, 2025: iQOO, the high-performance smartphone brand, has announced its flagship esports tournament – iQOO Battlegrounds Series, a high-stakes BGMI competition featuring a massive INR 1 Crore prize pool. Executed in partnership with NODWIN Gaming, the tournament will bring together India’s top esports teams and community talent for an electrifying battle on the grand stage.
The qualifiers kick off on July 21, featuring 31 of the country’s top teams alongside the winner of the iQOO Community Cup, offering aspiring esports athletes a chance to compete at the highest level. The tournament will culminate in a live LAN finale in Delhi from August 8 to 10, showcasing the best BGMI action in India.
Speaking on the announcement, Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, said:
“At iQOO, we believe the future of gaming lies in creating meaningful opportunities for the esports community. The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is not just a tournament—it’s our flagship gaming IP designed to bring India’s best esports talent to the grand stage. With this initiative, we aim to elevate the country’s esports ecosystem while reinforcing iQOO’s identity as a performance-driven brand rooted in innovation and technology.”
As gaming continues to be a core benchmark for smartphone performance, iQOO has carved a niche within the esports community by involving professional gamers in product R&D to deliver devices with unmatched performance, speed, and reliability. The brand’s Flagship, Neo, and Z Series cater to the diverse needs of performance enthusiasts across price points.
Adding to the announcement, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder & Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming, said:“This collaboration represents performance-driven innovation, grassroots talent development, and world-class tournament execution. The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is a step toward building a sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact esports ecosystem in India.”
Similarly, Abhishek Aggarwal, Co-founder, Trinity Gaming, noted:“This tournament brings performance, creators, and competition under one banner, marking a new milestone in India’s growing mobile esports scene.”
With India’s mobile esports landscape evolving rapidly, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series signifies a powerful shift in how tournaments are designed, talent is nurtured, and fans are engaged—further cementing India’s place in the global esports arena.