iQOO Battlegrounds Series Reveals Format and Full Prize Pool Breakdown

iQOO Battlegrounds Series (Image Credit: iQOO)

The upcoming iQOO Battlegrounds Series — a major Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournament — just got a lot more exciting with the official reveal of its tournament format and prize pool distribution.

Slated to kick off on July 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM IST, the series promises not just intense gameplay, but also big stakes with a whopping ₹1 Crore prize pool up for grabs.

Backed by iQOO India, and organized in partnership with NODWIN Gaming and Trinity Gaming, this high-octane competition will be streamed live on the iQOO Esports YouTube channel, giving fans across the country front-row access to every headshot, clutch, and chicken dinner moment.

Tournament Format

The structure of the tournament is designed to ensure both elite and emerging teams get their shot at glory. A total of 32 teams will be competing in the tournament, including:

• 30 Invited Teams

• 2 Teams from iQOO Community Cup Season 2 (held in May 2025):

  • Jaguar Official

  • Jux Esports

Here’s a breakdown of how the matches will progress:

Group Stage

• Dates: July 21 to July 24, 2025

• Format: All 32 teams will compete, likely divided into 4 groups of 8.

• Advancement: The top team from each group (total of 8) will directly qualify for the Grand Finals.

• Remaining teams (positions 9th–32nd) will move into the Semi-Finals.

Semi-Finals

• Dates: July 25 to July 28, 2025

• Teams: 24 teams compete (those that did not qualify directly from the Group Stage)

• Advancement: Top 8 teams from the Semi-Finals will advance to the Grand Finals, joining the 8 pre-qualified teams.

• Elimination: Bottom 16 teams will be knocked out of the tournament.

Grand Finals

• Dates: August 8, 9, and 10, 2025

• Location: LAN Finale in Delhi (venue TBA)

• Teams: 16 final teams (8 from Group Stage + 8 from Semi-Finals)

• This stage will determine the ultimate champions of the iQOO Battlegrounds Series.

All 32 Teams of iQOO Battlegrounds Series

Group A

1. Orangutan

2. Team Eggy

3. Vasista Esports

4. Los Hermanos Esports

5. Cincinnati Kids

6. Medal Esports

7. Team Tamilas

8. NoNx Esports

9. True Rippers

10. Carpe Diem

11. Phoenix Esports

12. Jaguar Official

13. GodLike Esports

14. Money Makers

15. Gods For Reason

16. Meta Ninza

Group B

1. 8Bit

2. K9 Esports

3. Likitha Esports

4. Team Soul

5. Team Forever

6. Genesis Esports

7. Bot Army

8. TWOB

9. 4TR Official

10. Gods Reign

11. FS Esports

12. 4EverxRedXRoss

13. Jux Esports

14. Revenant Spark

15. Marcos Gaming

16. Reckoning Esports

Prize Pool Distribution

With ₹1,00,00,000 on the line, here's how the prize pool will be split across the final rankings:

• Champion: ₹55,00,000

• Runner-up: ₹15,00,000

• 3rd Place: ₹7,50,000

• 4th Place: ₹3,50,000

• 5th Place: ₹2,50,000

• 6th Place: ₹2,00,000

• 7th–8th Place: ₹1,75,000 each

• 9th–10th Place: ₹1,50,000 each

• 11th–12th Place: ₹1,25,000 each

• 13th–14th Place: ₹1,00,000 each

• 15th–16th Place: ₹75,000 each

• iQOO MVP (Most Valuable Player): ₹2,00,000

The event also serves as a showcase for iQOO’s Neo 10 smartphone, which is expected to be the official device for the series. As per teaser visuals, the Neo 10 will likely power gameplay across all stages, underlining the brand’s focus on performance-first mobile gaming.

Where to Watch

Catch the full series live on the iQOO Esports YouTube channel, starting July 21 at 11:00 AM IST.

With professional production, tight match-ups, and a massive cash prize on the line, this tournament is shaping up to be one of India’s biggest BGMI events of the year.