IQOO has made its mark in the world of Indian eSports by organizing the highly anticipated IQOO Pro Series BGMI Tournament. The tournament took place online and was one of the first major events after Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) got unbanned in the country. With a staggering prize pool of ₹10,00,000 INR (approximately $12,107 USD), the competition attracted the finest talent in the Indian BGMI community. Let's dive into the details of this electrifying event and the pivotal role that IQOO played in elevating Indian eSports.

🎮 Tournament Information 🎮

- Series: IQOO Pro Series

- Organizer: IQOO

- Game Mode: Squads TPP (Third-Person Perspective)

- Platform: BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India)

- Type: Online

- Location: India

- Prize Pool: ₹10,00,000 INR (≃ $12,107 USD)

- Start Date: June 27th, 2023

- End Date: July 2nd, 2023

- Liquipedia Tier: B-Tier

- Teams: 32

🏆 Prize Distribution 🏆

The jaw-dropping prize pool of ₹10,00,000 INR was distributed among the participants as follows:

1st Place: $4,842.76 USD (₹400,000 INR) - GodLike Esports

2nd Place: $3,026.73 USD (₹250,000 INR) - OREsports

3rd Place: $1,816.04 USD (₹150,000 INR) - Gods Reign

4th Place: $1,210.69 USD (₹100,000 INR) - Gujarat Tigers

Places 5 to 16 also received their fair share of the prize pool.

🌟 MVP Award 🌟

The tournament also recognized the Most Valuable Player (MVP) who stood out as a star performer. The MVP award was conferred to Jonathan from GodLike Esports, earning him $605.35 USD (₹50,000 INR).

🎙️ Broadcast Talent 🎙️

The thrilling action of the tournament was brought to life by the talented casters:

- Spero (Piyush Bathla)

- AnkiiiBOT (Ankit Kumar Pandey)

- RA1 (Vipul Kumar)

📅 Tournament Format 📅

- League Stage: June 27th - 29th, 2023

- 32 teams participated in a round-robin format.

- The top 16 teams qualified for the Finals.

- Finals: June 30th - July 2nd, 2023

- The Finals featured 16 teams competing in 18 matches over 3 days, with 6 matches per day.

- Points were awarded based on eliminations and placement.

🏅 Participants 🏅

The tournament brought together some of the best BGMI squads in India. Among the participants were invited teams like Team SouL, Entity Gaming, and Global Esports. Notably, one team, QOOL Questers, earned its spot through a special tournament organized by IQOO, where the winners had the opportunity to face off against invited teams in the IQOO Pro Series.

🏁 Tournament Highlights 🏁

The event was packed with adrenaline-pumping moments and jaw-dropping plays. Entity Gaming emerged as the top-performing team during the league stage, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork. However, in the Grand Finals, GodLike Esports reigned supreme, claiming the championship title with an outstanding performance, led by their superstar player, Jonathan, who secured an impressive 34 finishes during the entire tournament.

📈 Viewership Stats 📈

The IQOO Pro Series BGMI Tournament captured the hearts of the gaming community, with impressive viewership statistics. The event garnered a peak viewership of 167,438 and an average viewership of 37,313, amassing an astonishing 1,147,363 hours watched.

IQOO's Contribution to Indian eSports 

IQOO has played a vital role in the growth of Indian eSports by sponsoring and organizing top-notch tournaments like the IQOO Pro Series. By providing a platform for talented players and teams to showcase their skills, IQOO has helped propel the Indian gaming community to new heights.

The IQOO Pro Series BGMI Tournament will be remembered as a defining moment in Indian eSports history, and its impact on the gaming landscape will continue to be felt for years to come. As IQOO continues to support and nurture the Indian gaming ecosystem, we can look forward to even more exhilarating events and opportunities for gamers across the nation.