Qualifiers kick off on 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, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series, featuring an impressive INR 1 Crore prize pool. Executed in partnership with NODWIN Gaming, the tournament will showcase India’s top BGMI teams competing for glory in a hybrid format, with qualifiers starting July 21 and culminating in a grand LAN finale in Delhi from August 8–10.
The tournament aims to bring together both professional players and community talent. Thirty-one top teams across the nation will compete in the qualifiers, joined by the winner of the iQOO Community Cup, ensuring grassroots participation and fostering the next generation of esports stars.
Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, said, “The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is not just a tournament—it’s our flagship gaming IP designed to give India’s top teams a grand platform. This initiative reflects our commitment to the esports community while reinforcing iQOO’s identity as a performance-driven brand. We want to nurture skill, passion, and ambition, and elevate India’s esports ecosystem to the next level.”
Highlighting the brand’s focus on performance-driven products, iQOO continues to integrate feedback from esports professionals into its Flagship, Neo, and Z Series smartphones, ensuring unmatched gaming performance, speed, and reliability tailored for competitive gaming.
Akshat Rathee, Co-founder & MD, NODWIN Gaming, added, “This collaboration is more than just another event—it’s a step forward in building a sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact esports ecosystem in India. Together with iQOO, we’re creating a tournament that captures the rising potential of Indian esports and pushes it further into the mainstream.”
Abhishek Aggarwal, Co-founder, Trinity Gaming, commented, “The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is a statement of intent—bringing creators, performance, and competition under one banner. We’re thrilled to bring this vision to life with iQOO and NODWIN Gaming.”
With India’s mobile esports scene evolving rapidly, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series represents a powerful shift in how tournaments are structured, talent is nurtured, and fans are engaged—solidifying iQOO’s position as a key enabler of the country’s esports revolution.
About iQOO
iQOO is a global smartphone brand driven by the philosophy “I Quest On and On”, focusing on delivering high-performance devices for consumers who seek power and innovation. Premium partner of BMW M Motorsport, iQOO continues to push boundaries in performance technology, particularly for gaming enthusiasts.
