Nation's Top BGMI Sides Set To Fight It Out At IQOO Battlegrounds Series
High-performance smartphone brand, iQOO, has announced its largest esports event, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series, a thrilling BGMI competition executed by NODWIN Gaming. With a substantial prize pool of INR 1 crore, the tournament commences on July 21, featuring top professional teams alongside community contenders.
The qualifiers will begin on July 21, including 31 of India's premier teams along with the Community Cup champion. The tournament will culminate in a grand LAN finale from August 8 to August 10, where the top 16 qualified teams will compete before a live audience, showcasing the finest BGMI action in India.
'At iQOO, we believe the future of gaming lies in creating valuable opportunities for the esports community. The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is not merely a tournament—it's our flagship gaming IP, designed to bring India's best teams to the grand stage," said iQOO CEO Nipun Marya.
'This initiative further solidifies iQOO's identity as a performance-focused brand rooted in innovation and technology, with esports being the perfect blend of both. We're thrilled 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," Marya stated.
'This collaboration is a blend of performance-driven innovation, grassroots talent development, and world-class tournament execution. For us, the iQOO Battlegrounds Series is more than just another event; it's a step forward in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and impactful esports ecosystem in India," Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming said.
'We're proud to work alongside iQOO in creating something that not only embodies the competitive spirit and rising potential of Indian esports but also provides it a boost," Rathee added.
'The iQOO Battlegrounds Series is a statement of intent. It unites performance, creators, and competition under one banner. We're excited to bring this to life in partnership with iQOO and NODWIN Gaming," said Co-founder of Trinity Gaming Abhishek Aggarwal.
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According to the recent FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2025, total participation in esports tournaments surpassed 2 million in 2024 and is projected to reach 2.8 million in 2025. The number of professional esports teams is also expected to rise from 36 in 2024 to 40 in 2025, reflecting the steady growth of India's competitive gaming ecosystem. As the mobile esports scene rapidly evolves, this collaboration signifies a powerful shift in how tournaments are organized, talent is nurtured, and fans are engaged.
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